Terry Sturgill - 1989 Mitsubishi Starion/Chrysler Conquest

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Terry Sturgill

1989 Mitsubishi Starion/Chrysler Conquest

Instagram: @terry_tsi

I am from South Carolina USA and work in the auto parts industry. 

What got you into Cars?

My love of cars began in the Muscle car days of the late ‘60s, early ‘70s. My first modified car was a Plymouth Barracuda. Weekend cruising and street/drag racing was a way of showing off your hard work and meeting other car guys. After a decade of muscle cars, I discovered British sports cars and curvy roads! This was an entirely new experience and got me interested in making cars fast on mountain roads, but I needed the power I used to from my V8 cars. The solution was a Turbo car! 

Is this your First Car?

This is the first turbo car that I intended to modify. The parts scene for this model way almost non-existent. Finding upgrades was a trial and error until I discovered an MPI conversion from Australia. This was the ultimate upgrade and allowed me to build the motor I wanted. 

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Why this Car?

This was the perfect platform to start with, sporty, rear-wheel drive, and manual transmission. The widebody was perfect for wider wheels/tires and was ahead of its time in style and looks. 

What is it like owning this Car?

After upgrading the motor, suspension, brakes, and aerodynamics, this car is a blast to drive. It always attracts attention wherever I go. People always want to ask about it, or had one before, or knew someone who owned/owns one. Most younger car guys have no idea what it is or never heard of it. Most confuse it with an 80's Toyota Supra or a Mazda RX7. 

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Advice/Tips

These cars are getting harder to find in good shape and I recommend buying the best version you can afford. Low mileage, original condition cars are starting to command a higher price, but if you are interested in modifying or swapping engines, then there are still some good buys out there. 

As stated before, an MPI conversion is the basis for making good power and upgrading the 30+-year-old fuel injection system. This will allow you to run more boost, bigger turbos, and complement other needed upgrades like exhaust, cam, and fuel injectors. 

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What makes it Unique?

Since these cars are kinda rare, they stand out in a crowd anytime you drive one. I wanted mine to look mostly stock, but with added suspension upgrades and aerodynamics. Adding coilovers, air splitter, drilled and slotted brake rotors, and a full polyurethane bushing kit, I kept the looks and improved the performance. To finish the handling, I added wider wheels and tires and lowered the suspension. Now it handles great and has the power to make it a fun car to drive on the open road or mountain roads!

Spec List

Engine

• MPI conversion
• Ported head w/oversized valves
• Delphi 72 lb/hr injectors
• Reground cam
• T3/T4 SC61 82AR turbo
• Wiseco pistons
• ARP bolts/studs
• Fidenza aluminium flywheel
• ACT clutch

Exterior

• Custom splitter
• Side skirts
• 83 style hood
• Modified bumper

Interior

• Corbeau seats
• Gauge pod w/boost/AR gauge
• D shape steering wheel

Wheels

• Weds Kranze Cerberus 18x8.5F 18x10R

Have you done the work?

Most of the upgrades were done by my friends and myself. A special callout to Mike and Larry! At this time, the car is pretty much the way I want it and no future plans are in the works.

Groups/Clubs

Special thanks to the @Starquestclub and all Starion/Conquest groups that keep these cars on the road! Without these resources, people would have a hard time finding parts and fixing them. 

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