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  • mthomson22

    Dec. 21, 2011 8:51 a.m. mthomson22 New Reader

    you sir, are very perceptive

  • MA$$hole

    Dec. 21, 2011 10:42 a.m. MA$$hole Reader

    Before you begin any mods be sure to address the cooling system & check the stock injectors for leaks if it still has them. Brian at Lower Shores Performance can get set up up with a number of options for the stock fuel rail. Starquest forums will be your new friend.

    Helpful checklist http://www.starquestclub.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=66449

  • Dec. 21, 2011 11:50 a.m. zpeed7 New Reader

    Regarding the exhaust, we did it knowing we were going to use bigger turbos in the future. At that time I don't really remember any issues with off boost performance, that turbo is so small and the engine so big that you're almost always on boost . The way I see it, the turbo alone will produce all the back pressure you're going to need, and what I want is to reduce "off boost" time as much as possible, which means I need quicker spool up and a bigger exhaust. But honestly, a straight 2.5 with mandrel bends (not crushed) should more than fine for the stock turbo.

    BTW: You should start a build thread!

  • garaithon

    Dec. 21, 2011 12:03 p.m. garaithon New Reader

    Are you going to run this beast around the cones some next year? I have always loved these cars and would love to check it out in person!

  • mthomson22

    Dec. 22, 2011 7:29 a.m. mthomson22 New Reader

    MA$$hole - the po had the injectors replaced, as they were leaking, so at least that's covered. I'll be looking over the cooling system thoroughly as soon as I get my hands on it, which should be Monday. I've been all over StarQuestClub the last week or so - great site!! TopEndPerformance also has some great info.

    zpeed7 - that makes perfect sense, I never really considered the smallish turbo in the back pressure equation.

    garaithon - that's the plan!!! Still mainly the Miata, but the Conquest will see some cone duties too.

  • Feb. 1, 2012 9:17 a.m. 88fatstar

    Check out www.kdmperformance.com - Home of the 550+hp starquest. This siite has everything you need for your starquest. Ask for Kelly dah man.

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