nate25tenn Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 Hello everyone my name is Nathan. I've been a lurker here for about a year and finally came across a Starion for myself. I've wanted one of these cars for about 5 years now but everytime the deals would fall through. Not this time though I now have an '87 Starion red with black leather. Engine has a knock according to the previous owner which it does but doesn't sound like a rod knock. I've been told these engines are unreliable but I've dealt with 7MGTE's so surely they can't be too bad Lol. Right now I'm going to tear out the engine and give it a fresh rebuild. According to the previous owner it already has a non jet valve head, 16g turbo, new valves, ported head, polished exhaust ports and a few other things. Car has coilovers on it too. I'm not sure what my end goal is yet other than drivable. Threads like this are useless with pictures so.. http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r487/nate24tenn/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0579_zpsyf4zxbt1.jpg[/url [url=http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/nate24tenn/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0578_zps2epsaaua.jpg.html]http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r487/nate24tenn/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0578_zps2epsaaua.jpg[/url [url=http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/nate24tenn/media/Mobile%20Uploads/cl-1166843372_zpsxvkukbkt.jpg.html]http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r487/nate24tenn/Mobile%20Uploads/cl-1166843372_zpsxvkukbkt.jpg[/url [url=http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/nate24tenn/media/Mobile%20Uploads/cl--1975636550_zpsnlr1n2dv.jpg.html]http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r487/nate24tenn/Mobile%20Uploads/cl--1975636550_zpsnlr1n2dv.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAinsworth Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 We have a meet in Pigeon Forge every 4th of July. We'll be at the Vacation Lodge, come by and meet some fellow starquesters.Jimmy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nate25tenn Posted February 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 We have a meet in Pigeon Forge every 4th of July. We'll be at the Vacation Lodge, come by and meet some fellow starquesters.JimmyYes I met you guys many years ago and its what got me wanting a starion. I was there in a white supra and my buddy had a 1jz swap supra. I'll be there I hope its my goal since I live 10 minutes away lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotrodTSi Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 I work at Autozone in PF. Stop by and see me if you need parts. I think I remember meeting you before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillS Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 Welcome. I live in Kingston, TN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nate25tenn Posted February 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Awesome glad to know there is some guys local to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nate25tenn Posted February 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 Started disassembly on the engine in preparation of yanking out the engine to find my knock and i've found quite a few neat items on the car. Besides the 40 lbs on RTV EVERYWHERE it seems to be very clean inside and i'm getting more excited each day to work on it. More pics: RTV Crap Job. BOV held entirely on by RTV lmfao. Previous owner fails.http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r487/nate24tenn/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0603_zpsqdb5gjti.jpg Found in Trunk:http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r487/nate24tenn/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0580_zps2pxaak8d.jpg Upon removing the heat shield:http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r487/nate24tenn/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0604_zpsexuuccbw.jpg Looks brand new inside non jet valve head.http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r487/nate24tenn/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0605_zpsvoyedwet.jpg This is supposed to be a 16g compressor in a stock housing? I know nothing on Mitsubishi turbos so if someone could shed some light on this i'd much appreciate it.http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r487/nate24tenn/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0606_zpsp8fo4snf.jpg And finally a really old school HKS turbo timer.http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r487/nate24tenn/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0607_zpssmiuba5v.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasQuest Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Wow a super rare HKS downpipe! Yes that appears to be a 16g wheel. Love the bov setup lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87redcat Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 welcome aboard, I live down the road from you in Maryville. i remember seeing this car on craigslist a few years back. glad someone has it that will take care of it. we're here to help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nate25tenn Posted March 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Well I found my knock. The tensioner for the balance shaft assembly was a thread away from falling out. Luckily the entire thing is getting removed. I went ahead and tore it down completely for new bearings, rings, gaskets, etc. The throttle body was dumping coolant into the runners as well. I did find out my entire exhaust system from the turbo elbow back is HKS. The "cat" has HKS stamped on it. Not sure if its gutted or not. The engine harness is a total mess so that'll be fun to figure out http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r487/nate24tenn/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0613_zpshtzaayoz.jpg http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r487/nate24tenn/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0611_zpskfhznjxi.jpg http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r487/nate24tenn/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0617_zpsqy2qjric.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMNDSTAR87 Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 welcome to the madness---gig out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSQuest88 Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 Welcome! Glad to see another starquest getting revived to get back on the road...and from your progress looks like it will sooner rather than later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSIGAL Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 Welcome nate25tenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.