Project born date: May 1, 1999

Owner/Funding: Travis (aka "son / pilot")

Engineer/Mechanic: Dean (aka "da boss with the last word")

Vehicle to be acquired for project: 1987 Mitsubishi Starion

Condition after procured: Used, Officially junked by City and County of Honolulu.

Project Goal: To create a "Prepared Class B" Solo II SCCA competitive race car.

Original car specifications: 176hp @ 5000rpm, 223 lb-ft torque @ 2500rpm
7.5 PSI Boost, Intercooler, Rear Wheel ABS, Rear Axil Ratio 3.54:1, Air Conditioning, Leather seats, Sunroof, AM Stereo/FM Stereo, 16" Wheels P205/55VR16 (7"front) P225/50VR16 (8"Rear), Fender Flares, Lower Bodyside Sill Extensions, Performance sound exhaust, Limited Slip Differential, Color: Dark Red Exterior w/ Black Interior. GVWR 4057 lbs.

Parts purchased for the Starion:

Bell Helmets
Kirkey Racing seats
Autopower Pro-Latch seat belts
Complete Standard Paint Job
Used Re-built Engine
Tow Bar
Tow Bar mounting brackets
Kapu Racing Power Systems Sticker
Sears Plus Start 60, 12 Volt Battery, 500 Cold Cranking Amps
Alternator Belt
Power Steering Belt
Autometer Pro-Comp Tachometer with Memory, model 6809, 9000 RPM
Autometer Boost-Vac. 20 PSI/Press. 30 In. Hg., model 3401
Autometer Oil Press. 0-100 PSI, model 3421
Autometer Water Temp. 100-250 F, model 3531
Autometer Voltmeter 8-18V, model 3592
Autometer Fuel Gauge, model 3515
Air Pressure Tire Gauge
Grant 13" Red/Black Leather Racing Steering Wheel
Mitsubishi Starion Service Manual Vol. 1&2
Longacre Momentary Starter Switch
Longacre Ignition Switch with Aircraft Safety Cover
Longacre Battery Disconnect Switch 4-pole

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