StarQuest Twins

Chris' 1988 Conquest TSi Widebody


"Sabrina" at home in Kingston, New York

Zack's 1987 Starion LE Flatbody


At its home in Brooklyn, New York

ENGINE

Mitsubishi G54B   
2.555 liter, inline-4, 8 valve, SOHC   
   Mitsubishi G54B
   2.555 liter, inline-4, 8 valve, SOHC


DRIVELINE

Rear-wheel drive, 4-speed automatic with overdrive       Rear-wheel drive, 4-speed automatic with overdrive


TURBOCHARGER

(1) 16G @ 15 p.s.i. max., intercooled       (1) 14G @ 16 p.s.i. max., intercooled


SUSPENSION

Four wheel independent, stock configuration       Four wheel independent, lowered


TIRES

Pirelli PZero Nero M&S   
205/55/16 front; 225/50/16 rear   
   Falken Ziex 512
   205/50/16 front; 225/45/16 rear


NORMAL TIRE PRESSURE (PSI)

37F/35R       35F/35R


FUEL OCTANE RATING (R+M)/2

Sunoco 93       Sunoco 93


ENGINE OIL

Mobil 1 synthetic   
10W-30   
   Royal Purple synthetic
   Seasonably variable viscosities

Conquest Illustrated History
(linked documents open in a new browser window)

July 11, 2003
  • Registered in the State of New York

July 14, 2003
  • Four wheels balanced
  • Front wheel bearings tightened
  • Front brake pads replaced

July 17, 2003
  • Brake fluid flushed

PHOTOS:   July 19, 2003
  • Partial removal of secondary air system
  • Partial removal of air conditioning system
  • Replaced faulty PCV valve and hose
  • Adjusted electrical contact for rear window wiper and center brake light
  • Replaced expired shifter console light bulb
  • Adjusted idle and throttle position sensor

July 20, 2003
  • Complete removal of secondary air system
  • Disabled dangerously malfunctioning antilock brake system modulator

July 23, 2003
  • Replaced damaged gear shifter linkage bushings

PHOTOS:   July 24, 2003
  • Panasonic CD player installed

PHOTOS:   July 25, 2003
  • Front and rear wheels aligned
  • Replaced damaged brake fluid reservoir cap assembly

PHOTOS:   July 29, 2003
  • Turbocharger cartridge replaced
  • Removed air conditioner condenser and sight glass assembly

PHOTOS:   August 2, 2003
  • Replaced air filter

August 8, 2003
  • Replaced cracked instrument cluster lens (a.k.a. meter glass)

PHOTOS:   August 28, 2003
  • Replaced intake and exhaust valve seals
  • Replaced valve cover gasket
  • Replaced breather filter

August 29, 2003
  • Replaced spark plugs
    (NGK BPR6ES11 @ .035")

September 9, 2003
  • Replaced alternator belt and power steering belt

September 10, 2003
  • Replaced water pump

September 12, 2003
  • Replaced primary fuel injector connector

September 17, 2003
  • Replaced secondary fuel injector connector

October 8, 2003
  • Installed cross-drilled rear brake rotors
  • Replaced rear brake calipers
  • Installed Beck-Arnley rear brake pads

TEXT:   October 13, 2003
  • Replaced cooling system hoses
  • Replaced thermostat
  • Replaced distributor cap and rotor
  • Replaced distributor vacuum advance control
  • Replaced leaking fuel intake line
  • Disabled malfunctioning ISC

TEXT:   December 10, 2003
  • Replaced tires

January 12, 2004
  • Flushed and serviced transmission

c. February 3, 2004
  • Replaced ignition wires with Magnecor KV-85 Competition

February 21, 2004
  • Installed S&M front and rear strut braces
  • Removed cruise control system

February 22, 2004
  • Replaced leaking power steering gear box
  • Installed polyurethane front and rear sway bar end link bushings

March 2, 2004
  • Replaced main fuel filter

March 3, 2004
  • Replaced spark plugs
    (NGK BPR6ES11 @ .035")

March 10, 2004
  • Replaced tie rods with Moog parts
  • Four wheels aligned

March 14, 2004
  • Installed Auto Meter air/fuel gauge in A-pillar pod
  • Crushed and installed 1g Eclipse blow-off valve
  • Installed ZZ manual boost controller
  • Replaced factory downpipe with Kelly Dahman 2.5"

March 20, 2004
  • Replaced oxygen sensor with 3-wire (Bosch 13913)

June 16, 2004
  • Replaced front calipers
  • Replaced front brake lines with braided steel

June 20, 2004
  • Reset throttle position sensor at 0.503 V

PHOTOS:   June 29, 2004
  • Completed new exhaust system

TEXT:   July 23, 2004
  • Replaced sway bars

PHOTOS:   October 8, 2004
  • Replaced axles
  • Installed OVC hard pipe
  • Installed blow-off valve
TEXT:   January 2, 2005
  • Repaired rear suspension
TEXT:   May 1, 2005
  • Installed driver harness
TEXT:   May 8, 2005
  • Modified and repaired engine
TEXT:   July 9, 2005
  • Installed steel braided turbo oil feed line
TEXT:   August 19, 2005
  • Repaired engine
  • Repaired front suspension
TEXT:   March 9, 2006
  • Repaired throttle body
TEXT:   April 14, 2006
  • Replaced radiator
  • Replaced front brake discs and pads
April 21, 2006
  • Installed Die Hard Gold battery
June 7, 2006
  • Four Pirelli PZero Nero M&S tires mounted
  • Four valve stems replaced
  • Four wheels balanced
  • Front and rear aligned
TEXT:   July 24, 2006
  • Body repair
TEXT:   March 20, 2007
  • Fuel pump replaced
  • Frame repaired
April 24, 2007
  • Brake system flushed
June 15, 2007
  • Replaced rear brake lines with steel braided lines
August 20, 2007
  • Front brake pads replaced
  • Front wheels balanced
TEXT:   October 26, 2007
  • ABS bypassed and removed
  • Front wheel bearings replaced
  • Fog lamp bulbs replaced
  • Passenger harness installed
  • Spark plugs replaced
  • Distributor cap and rotor replaced
TEXT:   April 30, 2008
  • Found a new mechanic
June 17, 2008
  • Engine and peripherals replaced
  • Turbocharger replaced
  • Rear brake discs and pads replaced
  • Rattling cat fixed
August 10, 2008
  • Evaporative emission control system eliminated
  • Mass air sensor wiring and innards serviced
  • Fuel filter replaced
  • 2" hard pipe turbo to intercooler installed
  • TurboXS manual boost controller installed and adjusted
September 17, 2008
  • Exhaust rocker shaft remedial modification attempted
  • Steering joint socket replaced
TEXT:   October 1, 2008
  • Exhaust rocker shaft replaced
  • Right side license plate lamp assembly replaced
August 19, 2009
  • Corroded brake line replaced
August 25, 2009
  • Faulty water pump replaced with Cardone Select
November 25, 2009
  • Seized left rear brake caliper replaced
TEXT:   April 27, 2010
  • Unpleasant discoveries
  • Ignition tuned up
  • New steering wheel installed
c. May 10, 2010
  • Intake reducer replaced with 9-ply silicone
  • K&N air filter replaced
May 13, 2010
  • Brake fluid flushed
  • Front brake discs and calipers replaced
  • Inline fuel filter replaced
  • Four wheels balanced
June 16, 2010
  • Secondary fuel injector and connector replaced

PHOTOS:   July 12, 2010
  • R.I.P. Sabrina.


The End.

Starion Illustrated History
(linked documents open in a new browser window)

Zack has either modified, repaired or replaced with his own hands virtually every system of the car since acquiring it in 1996. He operates ZZ ("double-Z") Technical Services, located in Brooklyn, New York.


PHOTOS:   Super Street Starion

  • Assorted images

PHOTOS:   July 29, 2003
  • A shot of the engine bay as of this date

PHOTOS:   December 10, 2003
  • New engine bay photos

December, 2006:
  • Follow Zack's car's
    post-traumatic recovery process
PHOTOS:   Gutted
PHOTOS:   Misalignment
PHOTOS:   Engine Block
PHOTOS:   Engine Placement
PHOTOS:   Cowl Before and After
PHOTOS:   Oil Filter
PHOTOS:   Intake Manifold
PHOTOS:   Hoods


PHOTOS:   September, 2007
  • Fully recovered and sweeter than ever





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