Mini-starter
Team Owner
Joined: Jul 1999
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From: Orange Park Florida
Yes, I had troubles with my old boat anchor, and finally switched it out for a cheapy AZ rebuilt....I have a staggered bolt mounting so the starter is a bit harder to find than an inline mounting bolt pattern....dunno even why the change....168 tooth wheel...
Race Director
Joined: Nov 2000
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From: Waterloo ontario Canada
I just picked up a new one an hour ago. It was recommended that I went with the TCI They have never had a problem/complaint with them. It was $259 CDN
My last mini starter was a no name and it lasted a few years but was feeling tired so I bought a new one while I was at it.
I did have to rotate it to clear the block. They are adjustable as to solenoid location but only the center location fit my Merlin block.
My last mini starter was a no name and it lasted a few years but was feeling tired so I bought a new one while I was at it.
I did have to rotate it to clear the block. They are adjustable as to solenoid location but only the center location fit my Merlin block.
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Columbia Missouri
I just picked up a new one an hour ago. It was recommended that I went with the TCI They have never had a problem/complaint with them. It was $259 CDN
My last mini starter was a no name and it lasted a few years but was feeling tired so I bought a new one while I was at it.
I did have to rotate it to clear the block. They are adjustable as to solenoid location but only the center location fit my Merlin block.
My last mini starter was a no name and it lasted a few years but was feeling tired so I bought a new one while I was at it.
I did have to rotate it to clear the block. They are adjustable as to solenoid location but only the center location fit my Merlin block.
Norval...you have a high compression motor right? Could that have had anything to do with the short life of your last mini starter?
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From: St. Charles Mo
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Bullshark
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Joined: Jul 1999
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From: Orange Park Florida
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Columbus MN
I had a GM Performance Parts high-torque mini #12361146 on my 350 HO crate for 5 years. It works great and I haven't had to touch it since I installed it.
GMPP's description:
GMPP's description:
This gear reduction starter is designed for 1958-1996 V-8 and all 90? V-6 engines. It has a compact design that provides increased clearance, weighs only 10. 5 pounds and has a gear reduction of 3. 75:1. It is equipped with a dual bolt pattern for 12. 75" (153-tooth) and 14" (168-tooth) flywheels, and the housing can be rotated to clear exhaust systems. Kit includes starter, mounting bolts, shims, gaskets, and electrical connectors.
Instructor
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Oxnard/San Luis Obispo CA
I am looking for one of these as well. I just got a Hitachi for my 75 w/ manual transmission, but it doesnt fit. idk why but supposedly it has to do something with the fact that its a manual. the shop said something about its hard to find one for a manual despite the fact that it says it works for a manual on the box.....
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Joined: Aug 1999
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From: WI
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 24,125
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From: Columbia Missouri
Wow that's a lot of coin. I'd be comfortable paying half that considering how little I get to drive the car, and how it'll be fuel injected and will crank a lot less.
Intermediate
Joined: May 2005
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I ordered one from Amazon for $83 after $20 discount but it has been back-ordered for a while. 
Quality-Built 6449MSN Supreme Domestic Starter - New
http://www.quality-built.com
It is a remake of the starters gm used in trucks from 1996 to 2002. From comparing pictures, it looks like the gmpp bb502 starter that others are using.
It is the last component (I hope) that I need to install the TKO-600 auto to manual kit from Keisler.
Quality-Built 6449MSN Supreme Domestic Starter - New
http://www.quality-built.com
It is a remake of the starters gm used in trucks from 1996 to 2002. From comparing pictures, it looks like the gmpp bb502 starter that others are using.
It is the last component (I hope) that I need to install the TKO-600 auto to manual kit from Keisler.