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These new ProComp Pro Thunder High Torque Gear Reduction Starter Motors turn the engine over faster than any stock starters.
Producing between 30 - 40% more cranking power, these 100% Brand NEW starter motors also feature an offset design resulting in more clearance between the oil pan and the starter. These new Pro Thunder Starter is designed to crank over the highest compression engines on a hot day. They feature all new components beginning with a three horsepower motor, a reduction 4.4:1 gear set and a Anodized and Powder Coated assembly to protect and keep it looking good. The armature is balanced during assembly and is guided by two ball bearings for smooth engagement and thousands of starts The Pro Thunder High Torque Gear Reduction Starter also features a billet aluminum mounting block that can be positioned in different locations to help clear suspension parts, the oil pan and exhaust systems.
1 Year Warranty

If you have headers look at the measurement picture and see if you have enough clearance. We had one guy not have the nessesary clearance. He didn't know what brand the headers were. The starter DID clear our 1-7/8 Kooks Headers.

Because this starter takes 2 long bolts instead of one short and one long, we are supplying one long bolt with the starter to go with your exiting long bolt. We also rotate the starter for you to the same position that worked best on our engine. Also there is a small tab that is cast into the housing of the starter that touches the block. We are machining that off for you. It is one of those things that you wouldn't notice but it binds against the block when you tighten the bolts down. We found it because our engine was out when we installed it and had a good visual. We have been in contact with ProComp and they want to work with us to resolve it. Its a minor issue if you know its there and nothing you need to worry about because its taken care of when you receive your starter from us and in no way affects the warranty.

Added pictures below to answer some of the questions we are getting asked.

A quick word from SacCityCorvette.
We use one of these Pro Thunder high performance gear reduction starters in our high compression 444 cubic inch LS2 Stroker 02 Z06. It is awesome! It spins the engine over with ease! And you will love the way it sounds too! Its one of the notably best upgrades we have done! We highly recommend this starter for any LS series engine whether it is stock or a race engine.

Only $172.95
http://www.saccitycorvette.com/LSxStarter.html

We also carry OEM style starters. See below.

Here's what you get.

We have added the Pig Tail wire. It eliminates the need to modify your factory wire that screws on to the solenoid. Simply screw the pig tail and your factory wire together then use the shrink tube to insulate the connection. Then just plug the quick connect onto the new starter solenoid.

















OEM style Starter $129.95
http://www.saccitycorvette.com/LSxStarter.html

stevieturbo

Is it physically smaller than stock ? Any side by side pics ?

SacCityCorvette

Hi,
We are getting a shipment of them on Wednesday. I'll
take some side by side pictures.

Thanks
Christian

SBCGENII

Looks the same as the pro comp one on ebay for $99.

SBCGENII

Look at this beautiful LS Engine starter. 3hp Motor, gear reduction 4.4:1 starter. Produces between 30-40% more cranking power than stock starters. The starter has a smaller body and a mounting block that can be rotated to clear oil pans and header assemblies, not to mention that the starter being small keeps the starter further away from the header effectively keeping the starter cooler.

^from ebay ad

SacCityCorvette

Hi SBCGENII,
It is the same starter without the long bolt or the modification we do.
Did you see the MSD one next to the ebay add your talking about for $240? Looks diffent paint and they even use the same write up with a couple name changes.

I updated our post so you can see what I mean.

Christian

SBCGENII

Thanks for responding with an honest answer and explanation.

SacCityCorvette

SacCityCorvette

Updated original post!

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a/c man

my stock c5 starter does just fine on my 402 ls2 turns over fast gets the job done since 2004.. how can this starter help ??

SacCityCorvette

Hi a/c man,

On our 444ci 12.5:1 compression engine the stock starter turned the engine over and seemed fine, a little slow but always started. When the starter went bad we replaced it with the PC gear reduction starter. That is when we realized how much the stock starter was lacking on a performance engine. Even if I had to replace a starter on a stock Ls engine I would go with one of these starter.

Christian

SacCityCorvette

Sound clip from Mister Peebody using the ProComp high torque starter.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...ry-cool-3.html


Christian

Trixie*

Will these fit an 86 modified? Putting in a 540 (flywheel) motor, TPIS build with TPIS headers?

SacCityCorvette

Hi Trixie,
The starter fits LS engines. I don't think it will work on your setup.

Christian

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