hat starter do you guys recommend for a 10:1 BB?

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Aug 11, 2005 | 08:56 AM

ImBatman

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hat starter do you guys recommend for a 10:1 BB?

I asked this question in General and got several good replies but wanted to see if I could get more responses and info over here in Tech.

Thanks

Aug 11, 2005 | 09:16 AM

Boofers

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I had my starter rebuilt by a local shop for $80CDN. He upgraded it to high-torque windings inside. With a decent battery he said it could turn over pretty much anything.

Aug 11, 2005 | 09:55 PM

superdad60

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Tilton Severe Duty Gear reduction
Cranks anything at any temp

Do a google search
Not cheap, but last starter you'll buy

Aug 11, 2005 | 10:10 PM

any4xx

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I've got a bargain basement O'Reilly rebuilt in my 12.5:1 454, as my old starter chose the time & place for replacement. I've had it for over a year and it has worked every time. And I think it was around $24.95.

Aug 11, 2005 | 10:15 PM

mandm1200

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Any decent starter should work. 10:1 compression is nothing to be concerned about in regards to a starter. Why not pick up a genuine GM starter?

Aug 11, 2005 | 10:18 PM

greyghost79

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mandm1200

Any decent starter should work. 10:1 compression is nothing to be concerned about in regards to a starter. Why not pick up a genuine GM starter?

Mean Green sells a mini gear reduction starter they claim will start top fuelers at 20:1 compression or higher. (for about $300)

Aug 11, 2005 | 10:51 PM

ZL1powr

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The GM starter on my ZL1 has over 140,000 miles on it and it is still working fine. Nothing special required for a 10:1 BB.

Aug 12, 2005 | 12:14 AM

GDaina

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From: In Dreams There Is Truth Ohio

Ever hear of a motor called the L-88? 12.5 C.R. Guess what starter was used...a GM Hi Torque...std. BB starter.

But the new ones, are lighter, and can spin anything, plus draw less current...I have one, bought it from the local GM dealer. You can contact Summit, pick one up for chump change.

There's no need to post this twice...same people read both sections.

Last edited by GDaina; Aug 12, 2005 at 12:16 AM.