Need mini high-torque (gear reduction) starter recommendation
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From: Obscurity's Armpit
Need mini high-torque (gear reduction) starter recommendation
I have an '80 with a ZZ3. It currently has some off-brand mini-starter that's failing 2 weeks past the warranty point. (heat is killing it after short trips). I don't care - I'll be happy to get that turd off my car.
Anyway, I need a high quality, reliable mini-starter for a 10:00 CR daily driver with headers. I've looked over a couple pages of Summitt's on-line catalog; they offer all kinds of starters with various reduction ratios, but I still don't know what ratio would be best. I'm trying to stay under $200.00 if possible 'cuz my job sucks! .
Links would be appreciated if you can provide them.
Thanks!
Anyway, I need a high quality, reliable mini-starter for a 10:00 CR daily driver with headers. I've looked over a couple pages of Summitt's on-line catalog; they offer all kinds of starters with various reduction ratios, but I still don't know what ratio would be best. I'm trying to stay under $200.00 if possible 'cuz my job sucks! .
Links would be appreciated if you can provide them.
Thanks!
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From: New Orleans LA
I don't have experience with this starter, but it might be something to consider.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=8040392243r.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=8040392243r.
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From: Living in the Hartland
Originally Posted by GrandSportC3
I got the Summit brand ministarter on my 12:1 compression engine and no problems yet..
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
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Originally Posted by Fevre
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From: VA.
ill tell you what you can do my frend all new model trucks with 350 or 4.3 have hi tork starteres and thay bolt right up the only need to make sure that the silnoid? is the same as far as wireing you can by a new one and pay full prise or go to parts yard {junk} and pay half the thing that you have to keep in mind is chevrolet is chevrolet no mater/long as ther moters are the same all a 4.3 is a 350 with only 6 celenders
Melting Slicks
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From: Orange Park Fl
Got this one a while back. The seller is great and I've had no problems with the starter (I have headers and fried alot of old style starters before getting this one) Price is right too! God bless, Sensei
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SBC-C...QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SBC-C...QQcmdZViewItem
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From: near Memphis TN
Originally Posted by Bartmanc3
ill tell you what you can do my frend all new model trucks with 350 or 4.3 have hi tork starteres and thay bolt right up the only need to make sure that the silnoid? is the same as far as wireing you can by a new one and pay full prise or go to parts yard {junk} and pay half the thing that you have to keep in mind is chevrolet is chevrolet no mater/long as ther moters are the same all a 4.3 is a 350 with only 6 celenders
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From: Taylor Michigan
Originally Posted by xxVETTExx
I don't have experience with this starter, but it might be something to consider.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=8040392243r.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=8040392243r.
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From: Des Allemands LA
Another note on the positive of Summit starters is -They don't make them. Simply market them with there name and pass on the savings to you. I personally have a Powermaster from Summit that has given me no trouble, and I'm pretty sure Powermaster makes Summit mini starters. Call and ask them, they'll tell you what you need to know.
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From: ct
Mid 90's S10 4.3 starters fit the large flywheel. Stagard bolt patten. The 88 and up Corvette staters fit the small flywheel. Even bolt patten. I use these starters all the time. I buy used S10 starters for 50. bucks. Just put one in my 69 this past Sat.
