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by linx
Sun Jun 04, 2006 1:42 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: 2.6 into a starion
Replies: 30
Views: 4161

I finally went and had a look at the car I was getting.... turns out it was a scorpian and not a starion.... rofl. The funniest bit is that it was a mechanic who was pointing me in the direction of the car. And he didn't know the difference from a starion - scorpian. Silly nissan mechanic. I will st...
by linx
Fri May 26, 2006 12:00 am
Forum: Manworld! (18+)
Topic: IF ONLY IT WAS LEGAL!
Replies: 94
Views: 4036

First of all, I have raced go karts and have had considerable experiance driving cars at speed before I had my P's (Advanced driving causes aren't only fun, I highly recommend them) Ok 255 K in a VT Clubby R8... um in the rain.(first of the holdens to get Chev Gen 3) went into 6th and started loosin...
by linx
Tue May 23, 2006 9:38 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: power steering removal
Replies: 13
Views: 1509

Rofl... I did ask a similar question in my thread... The sigma box is slow compared to the starions. And you will loose some turning circle. I plan to just plug up the power steering hoses up untill I can make up a bracket to fix the 2.6 litre. If you are still having troubles, I will inform you how...
by linx
Thu May 18, 2006 5:18 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: 2.6 into a starion
Replies: 30
Views: 4161

Sorry to be a bother again. If I can help it I would prefer not to run power steering. (Better feel, no power loss, less problems and gettinga workout wile you drive). Is there an issue with running a power steering rack without the pump. Or does a sigma rack fit inplace of a starions. Airconditioni...
by linx
Tue May 16, 2006 11:59 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: 2.6 into a starion
Replies: 30
Views: 4161

no its the fat block to bolt up to starion box "my quote was at the flywheel. And Im not entirely sure of that figure." your quote is prob a little high at 180 hp I would say more like less than 100 hp try it on a dyno cheater Points to the word FLYWHEEL. I agree on a chassi dyno it will ...
by linx
Mon May 15, 2006 9:21 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: 2.6 into a starion
Replies: 30
Views: 4161

Thanks for the support. It is nice to know that it does bolt straight in. Having done auto>manual conversion's to sigmas...(painful) I was worried that I would have to find a narrow block to get it to fit the starion gearbox. Cheaterparts... my quote was at the flywheel. And Im not entirely sure of ...
by linx
Sat May 13, 2006 9:57 pm
Forum: Cruises And Events
Topic: Queensland cruise - 22nd April.
Replies: 124
Views: 3609

I will love to come on this cruise... as long as 1. I can get a ride from shell Mudgie off someone, and 2... are there any mountain roads involved.

I would only be a day or two away from getting my starion as well... damnit.
by linx
Sat May 13, 2006 6:42 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: 2.6 into a starion
Replies: 30
Views: 4161

Thanks redzone I will keep that in mind when I sought out a budget...I have not seen this car yet... not sure if the engine will run at all... but keep the info going guys thanks.
by linx
Sat May 13, 2006 5:51 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: 2.6 into a starion
Replies: 30
Views: 4161

2.6 into a starion

Hi everyone... I have recently aquired a starion that has a blown engine. I have been a bit of an old school mitsu person for a wile. And have had 2 sigmas and a scorpian. I was after information, and am asking if anyone here has tried to install a 2.6 L astron (4G54) into a Starion. Before anyone a...