Starter motors????
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Racer
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Starter motors????
A couple of mundane...but ever so important questions on starters....
1. Are rebuilt starters for 40.00 OK....or are then prone to failure?? I don't want to turn that key and have nothing happen!! Many years ago I went through three 351 Ford rebuilt water pumps before I got one that did not make noise...too many bolts on those.!
2. A NEW OE style starter is 190...200 can't remember exactly. Should I plan to purchase this, or purchase one of the geared high torque starters for same cost?? Do the geared starters have the same turn over RPM??
Thanks!!
1. Are rebuilt starters for 40.00 OK....or are then prone to failure?? I don't want to turn that key and have nothing happen!! Many years ago I went through three 351 Ford rebuilt water pumps before I got one that did not make noise...too many bolts on those.!
2. A NEW OE style starter is 190...200 can't remember exactly. Should I plan to purchase this, or purchase one of the geared high torque starters for same cost?? Do the geared starters have the same turn over RPM??
Thanks!!
Racer
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: coral gables miami
A 40 dollar starter may not be the best buy you could make. It depends on the builder. Many starters and even alternators are built with cost as a cryteria due to competition from discount stores. There are also heavy duty starters using the same cases. I would suggest a local rebuilder and go see him, nix on the discount junk. 
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Racer
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Thanks....yes, I was referring to Advance Auto Parts. The 40.00 was with core exchange ofcourse. I don't believe 40.00 could cover the remanufacture's cost and the reseller profit, with any resonable level of quality.
Any comments on geared high torque starters??
Any comments on geared high torque starters??
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2003
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From: Upstate South Carolina
Originally Posted by gofastvette
I would suggest a local rebuilder and go see him, nix on the discount junk.
I had mine rebuilt by a local rebuilder. I watched while he did it. It took about 20 min and cost $60 in 2002.
Racer
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Wichita Kansas
I got tired of buying Delco rebuilts every year due to header heat and bought a small geared starter for a late model GM V-8. It weighs a lot less, starts the car jsut fine and has made it through one year. I think it was around $100. A lot cheaper than the geared starters sold for much more.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: San Antonio Texas
if you can, go with a gear reduction mini-starter. smaller, lighter, stronger, tougher, better built. you'll never be sorry. summit (among others) has them fro about 150 and up. i have a powermaster mini XS. absolutely great.
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