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by David
Mon Jun 13, 2005 11:05 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: L300 diff into staz
Replies: 20
Views: 2955

Since I have this ratio....

I already have a 4.625:1 ratio diff in my rally Starion. It has a top speed of around 170-185, depending on the diameter of the tires I am using and where I set the rev-limiter.

Regards
David
by David
Wed Feb 16, 2005 9:06 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Gearbox
Replies: 13
Views: 1774

Gearbox...

First, it's not HP going through the gearbox but torque... That's probably more important, although higher RPMs do stress it out more. The Starion gearbox is strong. Very strong. Spares are easy to get. I have three spare gearboxes and no-one has ever asked me for one. I've yet to discuss breaking o...
by David
Mon Feb 07, 2005 9:02 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: flooding mother#`)0^*"" engine
Replies: 3
Views: 867

I take it you know how to perform a flood clear?

If things get really bad, and you have trouble fixing it, also attach a relay to the power side of the injector resistor pack. Then you can perform a manual flood-clear from inside the car, and start it anytime.

David.
by David
Tue Dec 07, 2004 9:07 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Radiator upgrades?
Replies: 49
Views: 5769

3 core...

Yes, I know what a 3-core is :) My wife's car has a 3-core. But the Ford radiators that fit in the Starion flow across three times.... Once in the opposite direction! The top is hotter than the bottom. SOme weird design... Best way I could think of to describe it that someone selling them might reco...
by David
Sat Dec 04, 2004 11:07 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Radiator upgrades?
Replies: 49
Views: 5769

Ford Radiators...

Ford 3-flow radiators (flow side to side 3 times) fit with minor modifications. You need to weld up some basic brackets at the bottom (basically a little angle with holes drilled in it) and some clips at the top to take the pins. My rally car had one before it went end-over... :( It was damaged so I...
by David
Mon Nov 15, 2004 8:46 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: pajero lsd centre
Replies: 10
Views: 1510

Pajero Diffs...

Some Pajero diff parts fit the Starion diff, however you need to have a JD style housing - the JA style is too small.

Alternately, you can have the housing/parts machined to fit.

I can't really answer more than that. Try calling Ron - he can probably give you a price also.

David
by David
Sun Nov 14, 2004 5:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mobile porn
Replies: 5
Views: 915

Mobile Porn...

I know that, but theres a guy at work who thinks having pics of a womans tits is good - i'll show him. And it hasn't cost me anything to download them onto my phone either. Whatever you do, don't show him the vibrate function, or your phone will go missing and you probably won't want it back... :sh...
by David
Sun Nov 14, 2004 1:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why do they hate us??
Replies: 40
Views: 4465

How the Starion got it's name.

The Car was named the Stallion during a Mitsubishi board meeting, with a Japanese accent, and the name was incorrectly written down by the secretary at the meeting. After than, Japanese honour didn't allow them to admit the mistake. Confirmed by Barry Lloyd, One of the founders of Ralliart. He perso...
by David
Thu Nov 11, 2004 8:51 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Low oil pressure at high rpm
Replies: 8
Views: 1410

?

Sounds like an aftermarket sender... Also, other Mitsubishi replacement senders also work the other way around.

David
by David
Tue Nov 09, 2004 9:28 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Replacement for stock MAP sensor
Replies: 9
Views: 1597

Maps...

I got some good news.

The MAP sensor in the Wolf 3D works well with the Galant... :)

David.
by David
Sun Nov 07, 2004 9:55 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: power steering rack
Replies: 3
Views: 849

Just put it back.

Get a new/fixed one down the track.

Leave the pulley off in the mean time, and drive around without it.

Make sure your water pump belt is good though.

It's a bit heavy but after a week, it feels normal.

David
by David
Wed Nov 03, 2004 9:04 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: VR4 into JB
Replies: 15
Views: 2226

Give the man an answer...

About $10,000. That's not an exact figure, but it should represent ballpark, to get someone else to do it. You might be able to buy one already done for less than that too. Alternatively, for around the same price, you could probably go for different engine choices also. Most of that price would be ...
by David
Sun Oct 31, 2004 11:29 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Weight reduction???
Replies: 65
Views: 6946

You're not going soft on us now ?

Im down to 1100kg... and thats with a 40kg roll cage bolted in.

It's harder than it looks.
I should hope so. A soft roll cage won't provide much protection...

David.
by David
Sun Oct 31, 2004 11:25 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Engine coolant Type A or B
Replies: 3
Views: 879

A or B.

A. B has Ethylene Glycol (Don't know if I spelled that correctly). It has a slightly higher boiling temperature and lower freezing temperature. Unless you are in an area that snows, then type A is better... Because it is cheaper, and non-toxic (Type B is toxic). Type A is sufficient for most applica...
by David
Fri Oct 22, 2004 7:58 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Blonk Blonk Blonk BOOM!!! - Please help.
Replies: 5
Views: 1023

It might be busted.

Get a leakdown test... You might have shattered the ring lands.

I've seen engines fail after a little hard work shortly after reconditioning before.

See if the oil cap jitters at idle when loosened (but not removed).

David.