Mitsu Starion/Conquest as donor car???

[Marquinho]

Hey guys,

I've been looking around for a while at this forum as the thought of a high reving DOHC engine is very appealing to me. In the past, I’ve had my share of Nissans – from Pathfinders to 240SX to 350Z). I have always liked the lines of the 300ZX and I think the VH45 is just the right engine for it. However, I've been looking around for a decent one; and for me, it must be a hardtop as I track my cars consistently and t-tops are a problem. I can’t seem to find anything worthwhile for under $8-10K.This takes me to the title of the post. I quite like the Mitsubishi Starion – certainly a very muscular-looking car, but plagued with a truck motor (it reminds a bit of my 89 240SX). It is a very capable car and even has some good motorsports pedigree; they’re not too heavy at all for modern standards and decent examples can be had for around $2K. They seem to be a good candidate for a VH45DE and the chassis should handle the torque just fine. I’m not looking for Forced Induction – Naturally Aspirated engines are what I like and find most usable for track outings (road course).

So, the question is, has anyone know of anyone attempting such conversion? I have seen a Starion with a 1UZFE Toyota 4.0, but nothing with a Nissan engine.

Thank you for any and all help!Cheers,Marco
Modified by Marquinho at 3:43 PM 5/24/2008

[qsiguy]

I've always liked the Starion as well. I haven't seen anyone building one tho. Haven't really seen any nice ones around let alone one with a motor swap of that caliber. I think that would be a great candidate for a swap!

[Marquinho]

Also, a proper V8, such as the VH engine would look just right in the Starion...

Here is a video of the Starion I saw with the Toyota 1UZFE 4.0 V8 engine:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnlgs04LXGI&fmt=18

Also, here is a vid of that Toyota 1UZFE with ITBs - I would love to see that in the VH engine:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSmllpDQ8lA&fmt=18

[T45]

I almost bought a conquest a while ago with a 400 SBC. Always loved that 80's flared fender, sharp body lined style.

[dan halen]

theres been V8s , 2jz , 1jz , 4g63 , V6s , these cars can have just about anything put in them they have alot of space under the hood i have a wide body with SHP its a 89 that was my first car i love these cars they run 14 psi stock

[Boosted 70z]

http://www.importtuner.com/fea....htmlThey say its a q45 motor but it looks more like a 1uz to me

[Carl H]

^ definately a 1uz.