Starion VS BOSS V8 - Crazy engine swaps all the rage in Moree


Ever wanted a Jap-Rod? Sick of the endless debates about which RB/2JZ/V-Tech/13B & BS engine is best? How about an '82 Starion with a Ford GT V8?


The 'BOSS' started life as an American Triton 5.4 SOHC V8, Ford Australia added twin-cam, 4v/cyl heads and trick manifolds with high-revving(ish) internals, and there you have it - a 290kw car with rear wheel drive and no weight. Not to mention quirky looks, rarity, and the opportunity to tell people at parties that the 'Starion' was so named because Chairman Yummymoto couldn't say 'Stallion'.

Thanks Aaron at Diesel Gas Technology & Exhaust (Moree, NSW) for this one.

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4 comments:

  1. Nat WilsonSeptember 2, 2010 at 10:29 AM

    UPDATE on V8 Starion:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otx2EAmd7H4 - Quickie respray.

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  2. HoodlmSeptember 1, 2013 at 12:49 PM

    Awesome work mate I love stations and ma BA GT thinking of doing a similar build but a TT version any help would be apprietiated u can contact me at allsite_welding_fab@hotmail.com cheers

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    1. Nat WilsonSeptember 1, 2013 at 1:55 PM

      It's crazy! You'll need to cut out the radiator support and tunnel. The new tunnel in this one was fabbed from sheet metal with 50 bends (or something like that) - you can email the builder if u like - dgtemoree(at)bigpond.com

      Here's some more pics:
      http://imageshack.us/a/img818/2114/om605190dw201mercedesme.th.jpg
      http://imageshack.us/a/img163/3843/starionfordbossenginesw.th.jpg
      http://imageshack.us/a/img819/3843/starionfordbossenginesw.th.jpg

      And a video:
      www.youtube.com/watch?v=otx2EAmd7H4‎

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  3. HoodlmSeptember 1, 2013 at 12:50 PM

    Dam auto correct I ment starions lol

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