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 starion conversion
#1000509
06/18/10 03:43 PM
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Just wondering if anyone in the phoenix area had done the conversion? if so could I check it out?
thanks,
Mark
87 raider starion motor in, looking for an auto trans.
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Re: starion conversion
[Re: runningbird]
#1000510
06/18/10 04:31 PM
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Mine's not done, but the concept is pretty plain to see. I can explain it all if you want to stop by. I'm right off the 51 at Highland.
Six-Oh-Two Five-One-Oh Three-Four-Four-Eight.
John B.
'87 Raider 2.6 Turbo Auto, Under Construction
'95 Montero SR, 35x12.5/15 BFG M/T KM-2's, Rock sliders, Qtr panel chop, gas tank lift, 2" BL, Aisins, 5.29s
'95 Pajero Mini
'98 Montero Winter Ed.
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Re: starion conversion
[Re: JohnnyBfromPeoria]
#1000511
06/19/10 03:32 AM
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yep,yep,yep
we are going forward with the conversion on our 87. Went over to John's today and checked out his project, looks like we should have no problem....
87 raider starion motor in, looking for an auto trans.
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Re: starion conversion
[Re: runningbird]
#1000512
06/19/10 06:10 AM
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Lookin' forward to seeing your progress. Inspire me! (I stole that line from FastEddy)
John B.
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Re: starion conversion
[Re: JohnnyBfromPeoria]
#1000513
07/03/10 02:26 PM
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just to keep you up to date. My son went up and checked out the starion. All looks good. David will pull the motor and give me a call when I can pick it up.
In the mean time I am going to put in a 1.5" body lift. Seem easier with the motor out, this way I can lower the radiator with nothing in the way. With this new motor I want to make sure I have the full fan shroud on.
87 raider starion motor in, looking for an auto trans.
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Re: starion conversion
[Re: runningbird]
#1000514
07/03/10 03:49 PM
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The body lift sure makes it easier to get to those bell housing bolts, too. Contact Toasty for a set of the blocks. If you need his phone number, let me know.
John B.
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Re: starion conversion
[Re: JohnnyBfromPeoria]
#1000515
07/03/10 04:42 PM
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I did pm him. so I'll see what we can work out.
thanks for the help.
87 raider starion motor in, looking for an auto trans.
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Re: starion conversion
[Re: runningbird]
#1000516
07/06/10 12:51 AM
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Just an update, I'll most likley pick up the motor tomorrow. I am getting a body lift from TOASTY, so when that is ready I'll put it in followed by the motor. I will be going out of town for a week soon so that will delay me some. Still should have thing done within a month. Keep you all updated.
87 raider starion motor in, looking for an auto trans.
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Re: starion conversion
[Re: runningbird]
#1000517
07/07/10 02:11 PM
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well we went up and got the motor yesterday. It looks great and David is about has nice a fella you could know. We will need to make a few changes starting with the flywheel. The Starion only had four holes to bolt up to the torque converter and we need six. Our flywheel was waisted so we will need to get this done.
Also i'll be waiting for the body lift. Things will sit a couple days now while I'm out of town.
87 raider starion motor in, looking for an auto trans.
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Re: starion conversion
[Re: runningbird]
#1000518
07/10/10 05:52 PM
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So yesterday I had a chance to go over everything I've got. Really, I have it all, Not sure where to mount the Airbox assembly? Looks like things will be tight. I'm going to wait till I get my body lift from Toasty to do any real work on the Raider. My Son got to ride in the Starion before the motor was pulled and we are excited to say the least!
87 raider starion motor in, looking for an auto trans.
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