Need Info on the Starion

[honda_guy]

I would just like some general info on the later of the turbo Starions(or were they all turbo?) like power, weight, and what kind of power the stock engine can hold, upgradeablility, and whatever else you can tell me.

I am debating on whether to get a turbo MR2, a 1992+ Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T or GSX, an '86-92 Supra TT, or a Starion. At the moment I'm leaning toward the Eclipse or Supra TT. I just need factory turbo of some sort.

[GTO-TT/Chev57]

Hi, The most fun would be a MKII turbo MR2 because they are small, light and fast. The early Supra's are OK but a bit too much weight and are much bigger. Don't get the Eclipse here, might the same as our Galant VR4 they go good they are turbo and AWD later ones have twin turbo V6. The Starion? we had a Mitsubishi called that, is that the same, they are getting a bit old now only 8 valve 2litre. They can all take good mods, the only way you are going to make your mind up is to take each of them for a drive and see which one does it for you.

[honda_guy]

If anyone is wondering which Starion I'm talking about, its the widebody one that was made later in the model run, maybe around '87.

[Michael S. Dean]

The U.S. Starions had a 2.6L 8 valve. That's about the only good thing we have in the U.S. over the rest of the world.

[Hudson]

Originally posted by GTO-TT/Chev57
Hi, The most fun would be a MKII turbo MR2 because they are small, light and fast. The early Supra's are OK but a bit too much weight and are much bigger. Don't get the Eclipse here, might the same as our Galant VR4 they go good they are turbo and AWD later ones have twin turbo V6. The Starion? we had a Mitsubishi called that, is that the same, they are getting a bit old now only 8 valve 2litre. They can all take good mods, the only way you are going to make your mind up is to take each of them for a drive and see which one does it for you.

I'm not sure I understood what you were trying to say, but Eclipses and Galants never had twin-turbo V6s in the US.

Mitsubishi Starions and Dodge/Plymouth/Chrysler Conquests were RWD turbocharged four-cylinder sports cars. Yes, they were 2.6L fours.

[Michael S. Dean]

Hudson -
I think he was refering to another one of those wonderful Mitsubishi's that we can't get in the U.S. Mitsubishi sells a Galant VR-4 and a Legnum VR-4, both have 2.5L Twin Turbo V-6's with ~276hp. The Galant is the same body as ours and the Legnum is the Estate/Station Wagon.

[Hudson]

Michael:

Thanks, but I did specify that it wasn't offered on the US market. The original question was posted by someone listing their residence as "SoCal". Unless I'm mistaken, that means Southern California and, as far as the last time I checked, it was still part of the US (or Mexico, depending on who you ask). Twin-turbo V6s were offered by Mitsubishi in only one US model, the 3000GT...or GTO to those not residing here.

[DVSNCYNIKL]

Manufacturer Mitsubish
Model Starion ESI-R
Year 1988
Manufactured Japan

Engine Intercooled Turbo Charged Inline-4
Engine (Size) 2.6 L
Max Horsepower 188 @ 5000 rpm (stock) / 225+ (modified @ 18 psi)
Max Revol/Min 6000 rpm
Torque ft-lb 234 @ 2500 rpm (stock) / 255+ (modified @ 18 psi)
Max Speed 140+ MPH
0-60 mph 5.7 sec
Weight 3050 lbs

This is just one persons specs. Click here to see it.

Also a list here of any recalls of this vehicle.

[boostin94]

I would get the GST or GSX, as the parts will be much easier to get. I would also suggest on getting a 1G ('91-'94) (They were made in '90, but those parts are hard to find too) and not the 2G ('95-'99). The 2Gs had crankwalk issues that you don't want to deal with.

If you are wanting a light, fast, Auto-X car, get the MRII. Just remember that they have *no* room in them.

[honda_guy]

Oh man, I havent heard from this thread in almost seven months. Hehe, back then I thought a 87-92 Supra turbo was TWIN turbo.Thanks everyone for the info, but alas, I got a car and it is none of the ones I listed :o. Its the Mustang in my sig. I figured it suites me best because it is pretty well rounded.

And yes, I'm in Southern California.

[txquest]

http://208.48.48.247/tsc/tschome.htm

[KiwiMR2]

Hudson, so what if where talking cars from other countries!! You can't expect people to check out your profile, see where your from and comment ONLY on cars that are in there area!! If you want specific answers then ask specific questions!!

And as said above the Galants do go from single turbo 2.0 ltr to twin turbo in about 1993!

KiwiMR2

[Fliquer]

Actually, we did get the Galant VR-4 in the USA

^^^^I think we only got a couple hundred of the 2.0 single turbos tho.

BTW, Was the starion meant to be a pure drag racer? Or was it also a good FR drifter, like the AE86 or S13?

[speedfreak]

From everything I've pieced together, the Starion was a competitor for cars like the earlier Celica Supras, and then around the time the Supra went turbo, the Starion did too. I suppose they could make a decent drag car, but I think the emphasis was on handling from the factory.

[Ralliart]

bro you missed out!!!!! the starion is sick as hell, very rare and very good to mod, they had a problem with the head gaskets but nothing too hard to fix, the 87-89 starions i believe were intercooled and had good tuneability, with a manny tranny they pull 13's with mild mods, the widebody is good but adds weight and in my opinion is pointless. with a Big 16G turbo those are unbeatable, if you find a blue 87 starion, those are rare as hell and would be a true colletors car as far as old turbo cars go, in my opinion you missed out, but hey, this thread could help someone else in your situation.