The Best Conquest/Starion EVER?? LS Powered Track Smashing Masterpiece

Daily Transmission OGs will remember this thing - the ultimate Mitsubishi Starion/Chrysler Conquest. Quite possibly one of the most ultimate street cars. LS swapped, home built and engineered, and used heavily on racetracks all around - with a few battle scars and the stories to prove it. And now we get to see what makes it tick.
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[@TheHoonigans]

Favorite thing about this build, go!

[@MrKrozius]

Uhhhhh, everything?

[@reubensciberras5054]

The fact that the car is home built :)

[@ZeusTheImortal]

Just looking at it

[@ckarnolisz]

The fact that its proof you dont need hundreds of thousands of dollars to build a dream. Just a garage basic tools and whole lot of imagination. As someone on a tight budget this is the stuff that pushes me to try harder at completing my dreams.

[@wheeliegamingod2080]

Aero

[@GH-rh2ob]

Love the quote “why buy something for $10 you can make for $400” XD

[@Vgk36]

I was like 🤪

[@icebreakers8378]

VGK30 gay

[@ayeeequanpsn5896]

Lol right 🤣🤣🤣 I was like what??? That makes absolutely no sense at all 😭😭💀💯 but then I put 2 and 2 together and realized he meant to say "why buy something for $400 when you can make it for $10"

[@Bursti_]

Honestly out of all the cars that have shown up at the Hoonigans over the years, this one has always just pop back into my mind. I am not sure what it is but this car just always stands out amongst the rest of the cars that show up

[@RamosDominicano]

Personally, this car has been my favorite in the yard.

[@ClubPenguinMaster88]

Dude it's my favorite car that's ever been on the show, I can relate.

[@perotekku]

Same here, I think because a lot of us had that "highschool car" with awesome plans for it; and seeing this car makes us think that it's not just a pipe dream ❤️

[@scottkeeler2306]

I sold Chrysler's at McPeek Chrysler from 84- 89 and these were by far the best cars on the sales floor. In 87 they came out with the TSI intercooler with ground effects, suspension/wheel upgrades and more. The engine was the hemi 2.8 liter Mitsubishi (basically like the 70's Dodge Challenger made by Mitsu) The price was at 20k. Nice 5 sp. RWD. The somehow caught a hard-angle -924to928-jap-appearance. Around 1996 l was selling Chevys and a dude traded a beautiful white onevin for a vet. He had put some mods and spent over 20k on the car and they allowed $500as a trade. He didn't care as he was getting a Z06 for 50k. I bought the Conquest out of the deal. I wish l still had it. But, after 3 years l sold it for 5k. Fun car.

[@MegaBuster777]

@@scottkeeler2306 It's only got a 2555cc hemi known as the g54b. they were used in pickups, minivans, forklifts, except this is the only time they were fuel injected and boosted.. If it wasn't for the poor cylinder head design it'd be a little more competitive. unfortunate you sold yours. I'm just hoping a few years down the line I can get mine running, because I miss it. I could own more modern cars, but these things always have something special that makes them stand out. Probably nostalgia and how it feels like being in a time capsule

[@Brad772006]

How could you not love this car. Home built hot rods like this are amazing. The amount of time and thought in this build is top notch. Plus he knows every millimeter of it. Love it!

[@basketcase6846]

This is not a hot rod idiot

[@Brad772006]

@@basketcase6846 hot rod /ˈhät ˌräd/ noun 1. a motor vehicle that has been specially modified to give it extra power and speed.

[@zacharyparker8910]

Eric Koenig it technically is a hot rod, it doesn’t just mean old muscle cars it can be stuff like this too

[@akassasin5768]

@@basketcase6846 I think your thinking of the term rat rod. Which generally refers to older vehicles.

[@basedlibertyprime]

Eric Koenig tHiS iS nOt A hOt RoD iDiOt

[@dan.r9220]

So glad this car came back!

[@ohdoublecheese1735]

This guy deserves an award for this car, its phenomenal.

[@dustbuggy]

Every car from the hoonigans is a track smashing masterpiece...when they work 😂😂

[@danielesurujii5206]

True 😂

[@TheHoonigans]

We smash the track one way or another, it just depends what your definition of smash is.

[@mikedrop4421]

As a former StarQuest owner I cry tears of joy and pain whenever I see this monster on screen.

[@jacobtaylor5974]

Yeah I know what you mean. I've got an 87 with a blown motor(getting a 347 sbf) and an 89 with the notorious electrical gremlins I'm fighting with cause the harness is so old.

[@mudshark9z]

yeah, hear that. had a red '88 with lots'a goodies except for the Magna MPI. had to let it go almost a year ago...

[@brandonthompson9957]

@@jacobtaylor5974 You won't regret the sbf swap. Almost finished with mine, if you need any info just message me on the starquest forums or on IG

[@1320Bushido]

Exactly. We are still out here!!!!! Donut needs to get on it.

[@Strahlendersonnenlicht]

@@jacobtaylor5974 just get a new harness bro

[@andrewmast5469]

Conquests have always had a special place in my heart, after having one in high school. This build is the best I have ever seen, by far! Makes me want to start looking for a conquest again

[@Robert5454kid]

One of the most technical personal owner/fabricators you’ve had on this series. I loved seeing his thought process and precision.

[@DirtySk8RatStaney]

I remember the first time you guys had this car, and I was impressed. But hearing that the back brake caliper was actually a trophy he won for the build, is priceless...…. #builtnotbought2damax

[@ClubPenguinMaster88]

that part made me laugh

[@dubpassatvr6]

Absolutely amazing build. I'm in awe about every aspect. This video could be 2 hours and I would sit patiently watching every second.

[@DaOneJoel]

Word

[@matthewmcclain1316]

10:31 HOW much is the same? He said the windshield wipers. 😂😂

[@internetperson8146]

Didn't think I'd ever be jealous of a Starion... I can see why he's so proud of it, with how much work he's put into it.

[@despizedicon]

I'm wondering how many of those had be chosen to be built in the first place. You build it up to a point where it's a representation of a car. It's a full build in the owners eyes of what could've been. I love it.

[@billyhighfill]

No doubt. One of the coolest transitions and editing channels on KZbin. Keep up the work guys. Great content!!!!!!!!! My favorite channel for sure.

[@thejacksonmurphy]

So ready to see this build! It was so clean in the yard and I’m so curious how it looks underneath! hella happy you guys threw in the burnout!

[@TheHoonigans]

You know if we have burnout footage we’re gonna use it!

[@Braapd]

Nickname for this build: “ Absolute Nightmare “ Love this thing👌🏼

[@vrh13]

That is pure passion. Hats down for that man!!

[@srobertweiser]

Hats down, yes. Just don't put any hats down on a bed.

[@atf01234]

One of the best build bios ever, loved this video, it's just completely different when you have a car made 100% by the owner, they just know every little detail of how it drives and how it's built, it's amazing.

[@GwnSerchan]

Its back! I love this car!!

[@finchers_garage]

This guy is the epitome of "Built, not bought"! Well done!

[@Raynedog00]

I said it before on his first time at the garage, and I'll say it again now, this is probably my favorite build you've had on the show. A lot of people make their own stuff, but this guy has literally built everything that he wasn't legally obligated to have made from someone else. The car looks amazing, sounds amazing, and he abuses the shit out of it and doesn't trailer it around. 11/10

[@shona5512]

This guy's Conquest is the entire inspiration behind my Mk2 Golf. If was just meant to be a fun road car, then I seen how he made his interior so simple and beautiful and I made my own Aluminium dash shaped and modelled almost exactly like his. He should be the poster boy for home builds.

[@harmeetgp]

i feel like this is still getting rushed! could have been 30 mins

[@TheHoonigans]

It’s just a very efficient edit.

[@Rahziel420]

@@TheHoonigans can we get the less efficient edit too? Please?

[@davidseifferleinfilm]

Yeah this guy is awesome

[@MaaveMaave]

Yeah I like a little more breathing room between sentences

[@brownshit1]

Too efficient. Relax on it a little.

[@infidel900rr]

Wow... this is absolutely amazing! congrats on the long-term ownership and build. You sir, are the man!! 👍

[@KM-px8cs]

You out so much time, effort, and creativity into this project and it turned out absolutely amazing.

[@jtheglin1640]

Really loved this car when you guys first had it I'm glad you brought it back with more details. Hes put so much into that car it's cool seeing more of it. Still feel like build bios could be even longer lol don't hold back!! We want to see it all!

[@OlDustyTrails]

The passion of this owner for his car is what keeps us all striving for more. Truly inspiring and the list truly never ends.

[@38bmxboy]

Yeeeeees!! I watched the old video of this car 2 days ago and tought it would be epic to see a build biology of it.. Awesome!!

[@mattperez2805]

Glad you came back to do a build bio on this car John! I have loved this thing ever since i was on SQC and you started building it many years ago. And true about finding parts. When stuff goes wrong on these cars you better have a stock pile of spares. Not so much the motor but all the stupid little things(that you don't have anymore) like vac solenoids.

[@tgsubie]

This is still one of my top 5 favorite vehicles ever. I will never forget this thing, the first time i saw it was on his one take. Its perfect. I love it. And the guy who made it is awesome. I think similar ways so this is GOLD for my OCD, to hear his thoughts behind it all lol

[@KineticTaco]

Just watched this DT last night. Awesome timing!!! Awesome car, and awesome video!!!!

[@thedudeprime4677]

This is definitely one of my top 10 favorite builds, just the fact that he pretty much made everything on it gives me mad respect for him

[@jasunmiller8798]

So glad to see this car back on the channel. This is one of my favorite cars from when I was a kid.

[@sk8domon]

This is still one of my favourite builds i've seen on DT. Love it even more now

[@ryanrama3777]

Awesome vid as usual guys your editing team is quite dope

[@Eji66]

When you literally put heart and soul into a car that you love. What could be better. I’ve seen this car so many time with different setups and each time is gets better. 🔥

[@bigmikeduuubs1754]

Wow, the passion this fella put into his build...beautiful work!

[@Tango_November]

One of my favorite cars to visit Hoonigan. Sick look and a wealth of fabrication/knowledge

[@brentyoungens22]

"Why buy somethin for 10$ when you can build it for 400". Best line in the video.

[@johnnycashh7148]

Always loved the lines of that car. Great build!!

[@tommyamann5913]

Definitely one I've been waiting for an update/more info on. Love the home engineering

[@robertstoyles]

Damn that's a sick build I'm glad to see some folks are building these cars because the body styling is on point

[@brettconv83]

My sister came home year’s back with. 1988 Chrysler Conquest TSI red with black interior. I was about 9 and that was the start of my love for cars, she had mustangs and everything else but conquest was killer. Loved them ever since and Porsche 944s. My dad passed when I was young so lucky to have a cool older sister who was into cars.

[@dannycyrus6833]

I have a Conquest myself and this guy has inspired me to turn it in to insane machine, I hope to meet him someday.

[@jakeabbott2782]

John's car is a work of art. I have been following his build since around 2010. This car will always be a monument to the heritage of DIY built racecars.

[@williamcapistrano2822]

love the craftsmanship, so genuine

[@bbrady9673]

I had an 87. I miss it everyday. Great build!

[@zeitgeist57]

I shudder to think "how much" I have in ANY project, when you look at your own time @ $100/hr. Important calculation to keep track of, doe... Awesome build. Thanks for the full details. Seriously impressive home-grown engineering that works.

[@scottgibb6052]

John is such a down to earth guy , always great to see another feature on his ever evolving Conquest .

[@SamSabin]

This is legit what i as a young car nerd wishes to be. Building a monster from the ground up in my own kitchen ... hoonigans came through with mans

[@ralphballinger2159]

Mad respect that he did that all himself and learned in the process! That’s awesome and so is his car!

[@RascalMcGovens]

I remember see this car back in the day in super street. Awesome to see it has the same owner and its continually evolving.

[@ShootingDave]

This is still one of my favourite builds! I love the fenders on this car so much

[@kdoeone]

This is one of my favorite cars you doods have showcased!

[@blablablaaa123456789]

SO. MUCH. YES!!! Such a cool build and such a cool dude!

[@Chaswitdacatfishmouf]

This man is everything any grass roots guy would dream about being. Such a humble I just did it myself kinda guy. Love this build and builder.

[@Murphman205]

I think about this car a lot, glad to see it back!

[@nielsreiziger4850]

ooohh it's back i love this car, so much detail and passion!

[@returntochrist777]

My favourite thing is to hear the dude actually had a wife... And... And she helps?... Freakoid genius honestly meant as a redonculous compliment

[@actontreadway1168]

I know, I was like...? Those exist?

[@bluebird8004]

Awesome! So excited about a Starion, then 20 seconds in see the LS. I'm done here.

[@DaOneJoel]

"Why buy something for 10$ when you can build it for 400$?" Brilliant, just brilliant, my significant other will surely understand me now.

[@gasolinescream3588]

What a clever guy and doing most of it himself. Fair play and lovely car👍

[@JDG.7R]

I'm glad this guy loves to talk about his build freely because this guy barely asked any questions

[@joenewberry5912]

By far the grestest Conquest/ Starion every built! John only sets the bar higher every year with his highschool dream car. I know John personally and is just as humble in person. Keep up do you John. And Hoonigan keep bringing John's Conqueat back!!!!

[@mgd19911]

Top 2 best car Hoonigan introduced! Good build breakdown!!!

[@jonathanpimentel3825]

All amazing about that rebuilt! Shame in my country that can't be possible. CLEAN work!

[@Dar_Paz]

This is a piece of art. I love it.

[@tonyo_the_mechanic]

Man that is a very clean build. Just all the car you guys put on.

[@jayceecombs6887]

Hey John... been a while. Good times in Pigeon Forge, running the back roads(what did we call it near Gatlinburg where coke lost it that one year) following you in my red shp 89' eating your dust and gravel. (Still have it, and my blk 89', my 1st of 27 yrs now) You look good, and the car always does, always has! Congrats on all your successes. Keep enjoying it. J

[@One_Bar]

Other than Ol Smokey this is probably my favorite car I've seen on here. Probably because if I were to dive into building cars, this is exactly how I'd be. Always tweaking, always changing, always making it better.

[@dresewright5365]

This is my all time favorite channel swear

[@WilliamPeka]

Absolutely love this car! The engineering is insane.

[@JosrRocks]

those blinkers are still my favorite thing in the world, i remember seeing this car at SEMA 2017 and nerding out on the whole car, then you guys posted his feature like 2 months after the event and i was stoked! lol

[@junjungtz2011]

Literally the best car on hoonigans hands down 🇵🇷

[@RamosDominicano]

With John under the car, you could see him looking around "Hmm, what else can I change/upgrade under here." 14:50 15:06

[@matthewniedzielski]

Love the car! Also fantastic music choice matches the car well!

[@MoJoeRyhsen]

This is seriously one of the nicest builds of all time.

[@jakelife4544]

Such a beautiful work of art👌

[@Mwhbmnabjms]

Congratulations on the build,very beautiful

[@aslap4you882]

A masterpiece take time to complete, and this video explained it. MAAD RESPECT to the builder

[@speny999]

The engine bay is so clean, some may not but I like how he kept the plastic corvette covers over the coil packs

[@cameroncolclough885]

I watch this video and just wow this guy is a legend love the build super sick

[@xozindustries7451]

One of my favorite cars, I love the way he built it, having driven a stick turbo one back in the day, the handled well, but it took forever for the boost to come on

[@nathanz602]

As an RC guy... I forgot what I was going to comment. But I'm an RC guy. I like radio controlled cars.

[@BrockNessMonster1991]

Nathan Zari - sameeeee

[@MrAhhsum]

Badass! Super awesome build!

[@jackharding2848]

Zack makes this channel more quality everytime. Love the amped ads

[@tntdstryr3625]

SICK!! Sicker than the first time!!!

[@reubensciberras5054]

This is amazing... og cars from DT are being viewed in Build Bio......can't wait for DT to be back!

[@twodogsyyc6729]

You don't see that everyday. Love the build!!!

[@HighrisePilot]

This has been on of the best builds ever on the channel

[@rynejackson9010]

This is one of if not my absolute favorite car and owner/builder! He loves his car and it SHOWS! Awesome awesome f**king awesome

[@daivdninjabiomech7888]

awesome to see this car back on!

[@kylebarns7129]

Wow, that car is amazing! Truly " a built, not bought " ride!

[@erisgh0sted961]

This is literally my favorite build that's been shown on here.

[@ToxicSnowman]

One of my favorite cars Hoonigan has shown!

[@TimsAFK]

I've been waiting for this weapon to come in for a Build Bio!!

[@dougshaw2944]

I love this car. The Conquest/Starion is already a looker, but this one has evolved into the perfect (dare I say, Hot Wheels) example. Good work and thanks for sharing with the class.

[@taylorc9480]

Bad ass interview love the episode