[C2] Recommendations Mini Starter
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Recommendations Mini Starter
Steel QuickTime belly housing only works with mini starter.
*&%##$^*^)_)_(^%$$%^&*|+_||())*!!!!!!!!! !!!
How about this one?
Summit hi torque mini starter: $112.00
Experiences? Junk or OK?
Will my Corvette sound like a MoPar from now on when I start it?
*&%##$^*^)_)_(^%$$%^&*|+_||())*!!!!!!!!! !!!
How about this one?
Summit hi torque mini starter: $112.00
Experiences? Junk or OK?
Will my Corvette sound like a MoPar from now on when I start it?
Last edited by 65tripleblack; Apr 10, 2017 at 09:12 AM. Reason: Add name of starter
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I have had a Hitachi PSL 100 mini for years. Great and doesn't sound like a MoPar!!
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hitachi-Enfo...5UajhK&vxp=mtr
Thanks!
Tom
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I bought a Summit Racing one 10 years ago and it is one of the best mods I've made. Spins my small block like a jet engine.
I have the original starter too if somebody wants it. It works but it's too big for my set up and, like all GM starters does not like header heat. When I built more power in to my motor, it increased temperatures and the starter started getting flaky. Under normal conditions, the GM ones are pretty bullet proof. But power plus headers? Not so much.
I have the original starter too if somebody wants it. It works but it's too big for my set up and, like all GM starters does not like header heat. When I built more power in to my motor, it increased temperatures and the starter started getting flaky. Under normal conditions, the GM ones are pretty bullet proof. But power plus headers? Not so much.
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Is this the one you're running? I also have a mini starter on my '66 and it's failed over the past 2 weeks - need to shop for a new one!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hitachi-Enfo...5UajhK&vxp=mtr
Thanks!
Tom
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hitachi-Enfo...5UajhK&vxp=mtr
Thanks!
Tom
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In original post I originally added a web address. Either I'm getting senile or it was edited out.
In place of that I added the name of the unit I'd like to use:
Summit brand mini starter. $112.00.
In place of that I added the name of the unit I'd like to use:
Summit brand mini starter. $112.00.
Last edited by 65tripleblack; Apr 10, 2017 at 09:18 AM.
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I bought a basic one from summit about 17 years ago and it's still working fine on my 555. It's a nippondenso design which is good stuff. Easy to repair if you ever needed to but not likely. Mine has a multi position plate where you can rotate it to several positions to clear headers and oil pans.
Jim
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I bought a basic one from summit about 17 years ago and it's still working fine on my 555. It's a nippondenso design which is good stuff. Easy to repair if you ever needed to but not likely. Mine has a multi position plate where you can rotate it to several positions to clear headers and oil pans.
Jim
Jim
Summit shows three categories (styles) for "mini" starters:
1. Denso (Nippondenso)
2. Hitachi
3. Mini
I don't know whether these are brand names, or actual "styles". The one I'm looking at is listed as a mini":
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/s...make/chevrolet
Last edited by 65tripleblack; Apr 11, 2017 at 12:49 PM.
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Is the one you have similar to the one I'm looking at?
Summit shows three categories (styles) for "mini" starters:
1. Denso (Nippondenso)
2. Hitachi
3. Mini
I don't know whether these are brand names, or actual "styles". The one I'm looking at is listed as a mini":
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/s...make/chevrolet
Summit shows three categories (styles) for "mini" starters:
1. Denso (Nippondenso)
2. Hitachi
3. Mini
I don't know whether these are brand names, or actual "styles". The one I'm looking at is listed as a mini":
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/s...make/chevrolet
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I used a PowerMaster in my 12:1 462ci motor that was in my '86 Monte, never let me down.......
http://www.jegs.com/i/Powermaster/71...FdSCswodf5YJqg
http://www.jegs.com/i/Powermaster/71...FdSCswodf5YJqg
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I bought a basic one from summit about 17 years ago and it's still working fine on my 555. It's a nippondenso design which is good stuff. Easy to repair if you ever needed to but not likely. Mine has a multi position plate where you can rotate it to several positions to clear headers and oil pans.
Jim
Jim
I got mine from these guys. http://www.hitorque.com/
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Update to Summit website. Conflicting information:
If you go to the page listing ALL the starters for a SBC, then the one I'm considering is listed as "Mini". BUT, if you click on the starter I'm considering then it's shown as a HITACHI, which is good stuff. I'll ask their techie which is correct.
I get the impression that "style" means "brand" with "mini" meaning all other manufacturers except Hitachi and Nippondenso ("Denso").
The one I'm considering gets all good reviews and looks like good bang for the buck. So, I'm becoming firmer in my choice now. The only thing I don't like about it is that I'll have to cut the "S" connector off my harness and replace it with a spade connector.
The instructions also mention the likelihood that multiple shims might be needed for fitment to engines originally using an iron nose (old) starter. Anybody here have that issue? The starter comes with 2 shims and I'm thinking I might need more.
I have no ballast resistor so (according to the instructions) I don't need the "R" terminal...................I'll just tape off the "R" wire. I have to check the wiring on my car to see whether this is true, or not.
I don't yet see why some guys use a remote solenoid with these starters.
If you go to the page listing ALL the starters for a SBC, then the one I'm considering is listed as "Mini". BUT, if you click on the starter I'm considering then it's shown as a HITACHI, which is good stuff. I'll ask their techie which is correct.
I get the impression that "style" means "brand" with "mini" meaning all other manufacturers except Hitachi and Nippondenso ("Denso").
The one I'm considering gets all good reviews and looks like good bang for the buck. So, I'm becoming firmer in my choice now. The only thing I don't like about it is that I'll have to cut the "S" connector off my harness and replace it with a spade connector.
The instructions also mention the likelihood that multiple shims might be needed for fitment to engines originally using an iron nose (old) starter. Anybody here have that issue? The starter comes with 2 shims and I'm thinking I might need more.
I have no ballast resistor so (according to the instructions) I don't need the "R" terminal...................I'll just tape off the "R" wire. I have to check the wiring on my car to see whether this is true, or not.
I don't yet see why some guys use a remote solenoid with these starters.
Last edited by 65tripleblack; Apr 11, 2017 at 07:16 PM.
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