1984 Mitsubishi

Starion Hatchback

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Due to financial circumstances beyond my control, I must sell this car. I've got a daughter due any second - I was hoping that I'd be able to support both, but that's not the case, so baby before car. The good: CA/AZ car - minimal rust, have not removed the mudgaurds so there could be some under there. The passenger's side front fender might have the worst of it, but nothing a little kitty hair and POR-15 can't solve. This was an 87 engine swapped in. Good compression in all 4. Drove it 700mi from middle-of-nowhere KS to Chicago w/o any serious issue. Just takes a sec to warm up. 3"GM MAS w/ MAF-T T3/T4 turbo w/ external wastegate @ 6psi Log-style exhaust mani 3" DP/exhaust to Tenzo muffler(silenced) Clutch and trans are great. Everything grabs nice and shifts are strong and smooth. Interior is nice. I'm in the middle of a pesudo-buckskin conversion. Replacement rear seatbacks and other black pieces are included. Digital dash conversion(original speedo incld) VELNAS - the MPGs are a little wonky, but everything else reads great. Plenty of tread on the tires New brakes Swapped headlights to accept H4 bulbs Replaced antenna mast w/ a stubby TONS of paperwork - Documentation well into the 80s. The bad: I've got a sputter I cannot figure out. It seems completely random. I've replaced the O2 sensor and had the MAF-T tuned. I've reset the TPS. I just replaced the injector clips w/ Bosch clips. I've checked several connections and have another ECU I haven't checked/tried. The ICS wasn't connected when I got the car. I rewired it and warm starts are easy w/ just a little throttle - probably needs another reset. Rear main seal is leaking. Was installed backwards. Leaks oil from that spot. Maybe needs a quart a month. Turbo probably needs to be replaced/rebuilt. I'm sure it's an eBay turbo. The muffler has a pinhole-sized leak Steering coupler is worn - has steering play Needs a repaint. Most of the panels are straight. Header panel is borderline, but I think can still be saved(no rust, just alot of dents) Right turn signal doesn't click(but does light up - needs center bulb replaced) Rear bumper has a melt spot over the exhaust. Heat is no longer an issue with the silencer installed so no worries on a replacement meeting the same fate. The other: Chassis has over 204K/mi Engine has 70K on it Has sunroof - has good seal that isn't coming apart. The dial doesn't seem to catch so it's either closed or off - no in-between. No ABS No AC While not in the car, it does have power steering. It's in a box along w/ other parts(like the 2nd ECU, inj clips, other int and misc parts.) Heater core has been bypassed It's a flatty - so it's non-intercooled BUT I've got all IC pipes and an intercooler(w/ a cut pipe) for the conversion. I was going to cover the instrument cluster cover in a black suede but never got around to it and is not attached. I can attach it if it's an issue. Car was never registered in IL - still has the AZ title. Car doesn't need to be smogged in IL due to age. I tried to think of ANYTHING possible that'd be an issue/of interest. I'd love to continue fixing her, but I just don't have the money(and soon, no time) to continue, but this car is close and it'll prolly tick me off slightly(and then be happy) when I see the kind soul who purchases this car get it to where she should be. With my luck, it's probably that extra ECU that'll fix it. The car pulls strong and all it'd need would be some ARP head studs(and a proper tune) and you could push a few more PSI out of her. As she is right now, in the drivetrain department she's easily a 8 out of 10 when the sputter isn't happening(and it's more annoying that anything) and an easy restore w/ the parts I've included. You can call me @ 224-201-0919(ask for Eric after 6PM CST) w/ any questions or message me here.