Hey guys, I dont have a raider/tero but i do have a starion and know a fair share. If something comes up you need answered just let me know. Everything ive read here so far seems correct. I didnt like the part about using hyper U pistons though. Big no no on turboed engines in my eye. I would stick with forged, JE or wiseco makes them. Wiseco is limited to 8:1 comp but JE are custom to what you want.
86 would be a year to avoid for a swap. Block is the same and everything mechanical is the same(mech advance weights are different on intercooled models, they have more advance) but the electronics are a cluster. It uses the MAS and air temp in the mas like the others but has an additional air temp in the ovcpipe. It runs sequetial injection like the 85 and older. 87 and up like was mentioned used pri/sec setup. 83 was totally different as well. as far as TB and injector housing. pin out on the ecu is different from other years as well. I appologize if this was covered, I skimmed through most of it. For the valve train setup. earlier cars are better. the later years, i believe 86+ used hyd lifters. pre 86 used a mechanical setup. Needs more adjustment but is better. Roller rockers fit off of a few other cars but i dont have the list infront of me. If I was gonna go through a swap like this i wouldnt waste my time with the stock starion fuel system. I would use a stand alone. Ive built a megasquirt unit but there are tons of other options for the more financially enabled, but imo the MS unit is better then most for a small fraction of the price.

Like i said. let me know if i can help with any info.


matt