A Note From Vince: As for my Starion/Conquest web page? 

This is it... (and it is getting a little long on the tooth!  i.e. Old)

Last update 30 Sep 2003

    My time and interests have drawn me in other directions for right now. My Quest sets parked in the garage, pending her uncertain future. (I shut her down, as soon as I saw a little metal flake in the oil, and intended a complete rebuild to resolve the issue.)   I had hoped to return to her some day, and get that engine I always dream of built and dropped in, but a divorce forces you to rethink many priorities.  For 9 years now, she has remained garaged and on jacks, and I will soon be forced to put-up, shut-up or sell.  Yeash....

    I'll keep the site alive as long as I can (it is sucking down a lot of my allotted web space, so it may shrink some as time goes by), as I love the StarQuest, and spent much time trying to learn from, and help others.  I think we all see that the web has proven to be a wonderful place for distributing information, so despite the few pages here based on "me" and "mine", you should find other useful data as well. Print it out, pass it on, give me credit when due. Id like to see the StarQuests on the road for years to come!

Keep in mind this site is now OLD!  

Updates do not happen anymore (except for this intro).

The last updates done to secondary pages was in 1998!

    I believe much is still useful, but please treat it as old data, and research further.

    I began distributing StarQuest information on the net starting in 1996, working with an excellent web builder by the name of JASON KOLDA. Jason started where none had traveled before. His site was well designed, and informative.   As with much on the net, his and my time has passed, I only wish to thank him for the years he helped others

    Now, you'll want to head for RYDDLER'S StarQuest Club which now commands my utmost respect as the reigning champion of StarQuest sites.  (Two thumbs up!)

    Looking at buying a StarQuest?  I have a couple words of wisdom for you.  

    The StarQuest is not a car for the un-knowledged, unless you have sizable funds to back your lack of mechanical skills.  The StarQuest is an expensive car to own, in both maintenance, and parts.  Far too often I see young owners, so strapped for cash that the car is allowed to deteriorate mechanically to a point of failure.  Trust me, this car is quick to fail if you slack off on maintenance, so if you insist on owning one, I recommend you have a second, and more reliable car as a backup.   Don't get me wrong, the StarQuest is a fun car, and so unique that it offers an obvious attraction.  But, your awakening comes on very quickly as the first time you need parts or service, and discover them not available, (or touting a horrendous price tag).    Please learn more before sending your son or daughter off to college ( I certainly wouldn't!) in a StarQuest, as I fear it could be a decision that may haunt you.

ON MY SITE:

What you will find here is a compilation of data regarding things I commonly got asked about over and over... As well as a few other cool things (well, at least I think so...) Please folks, remember as you browse... I am not a specialist on this car, and any suggestions you read are typically based on my own personal opinions and experiences. Use it only as an aid in your research for the "big picture". The net is full of great people with specific knowledge that may be of better help to you and maintaining your StarQuest.

Also Please, don't count on me answering E-mail questions on StarQuests, I'm far outside the loop now to be of any help .

ECU Part Numbers and Production dates

Injector Part Numbers and Production dates

Springs, Front and Rear, By Part Number and Production Dates

Ordering of Chrysler service manuals (Best prices on StarQuest Service Manuals.)

Checking the '88 89 ECU Codes

Gear Ratio chart for 1988 StarQuests (Wish I could find the software that made this chart again!)

My compiled history of design changes ( (Seems this is the one thing I did that remains popular, and is still distributed today!  I only wish it was more complete.)

My views on modifying the car  (with a few interesting photos via links)

Head Hunting? Check Here!  (Warning, Old Data)

MSD 6A Wiring diagram

Relocating the battery to the passenger trunk

Two charts to compare vehicle weights, and power to weight ratios!

 PR images from Chrysler EXCLUSIVE!   (You saw them here first!)

Top End Performance  Out of Hollywood, has lots of goodies and services too!

Summit Racing  (You need the good stuff?  Here is the place)

Diamond Star Specialties Another store of some type....

HKS USA

MITSUBISHI HOME PAGE Check out the Web Museum for some cool history!

STARION RACE RECORDS!  Note the AWD model! (The AWD proved to be the test-bed for the Popular Galant VR4!)

Ryddler Has built a great site with comprehensive QA sections. His site dominates the net for StarQuest information.

Dave Wolin Was Mitsubishi's premier driver in the eighties.  Here was his collection

Starion Owners Club UK  A great site with lots of info!

HONORABLE MENTION: (Friends and sites of the past)

Custom Network Motors (Now Defunct )  James obviously fell to hard times, and faced many issues forcing him to leave the SatrQuest world, but not before he brought some unparalleled resources at his disposal to bear on some of owners most challenging problems.  Regardless of some peoples feelings during his departure, I feel we all owe James a "Thanks". He was dedicated to the StarQuest, and stuck with us through many tough times.

Jason Koldas "The Ultimate Conquest and Starion page" . Was for years, THE Site! (Not to mention the first!) 

Dave's Conquest Starion Internet Club (Nice guy, with a serious love for our cars)

Darrels StarQuest Site Had Outstanding SCCA Autocross info here! No site yet has proven its equal  (Come on Ryddler, what's holding you back?).

Vince's cars past and present (Yes, I have had have other neat toys besides a StarQuest! And a couple of them have turbos too!)

Been up against a Galant VR4 yet? Watch out, its a sleeper! (A true wolf, in 4 door dress!)
Her slogan: "Goin' for groceries, back in 14 Seconds......." (Note: The newer models sold outside the US are twin turbo V6's!)

Here's a one of a kind vehicle built in '77, and has starred in at least 2 movies!

   StarQuest at Springmail dot Com

(you can figure it out, the spam-bots cant!)

Keep it shiny side up
Vince