Hi-torque starter thoughts...
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Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2007
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From: Greensboro NC
Hi-torque starter thoughts...
I'm going to be replacing the POS starter on my 69 and have been doing some research here on the site, and at the various starter reseller sites.
Local Advance has Powermaster #9200 for $100.00 (with 3 lug solenoid).
Powermaster website has this:
Tech Tip:
Solenoids With or Without R-Terminal
Before the introduction of electronic ignition, 12V vehicles required a R-terminal that bypassed the ignition resistor for easier starting. Modern electrical ignitions do not use a ballast resistor, and therefore do not require this terminal. When updating from an earlier starter to a racing starter without the R-terminal, simply do not connect this wire.
But, I've read several posts stating that this is not correct...
So I'm thinking that it may be easier/safer to simply change the solenoid to a 4 lug switch (additional part #601).
Thoughts?
Local Advance has Powermaster #9200 for $100.00 (with 3 lug solenoid).
Powermaster website has this:
Tech Tip:
Solenoids With or Without R-Terminal
Before the introduction of electronic ignition, 12V vehicles required a R-terminal that bypassed the ignition resistor for easier starting. Modern electrical ignitions do not use a ballast resistor, and therefore do not require this terminal. When updating from an earlier starter to a racing starter without the R-terminal, simply do not connect this wire.
But, I've read several posts stating that this is not correct...
So I'm thinking that it may be easier/safer to simply change the solenoid to a 4 lug switch (additional part #601).
Thoughts?
Pro
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 587
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From: Overland Park Kansas
Do you have a HEI setup or the old original setup? On my HEI all I had to do was hook the battery/alt lug and the ignition solenoid lug and it worked great.
Btw I got my starter from White Performance on ebay for $90, it works great and I would never go back!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CHEVY...Q5fAccessories
Btw I got my starter from White Performance on ebay for $90, it works great and I would never go back!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CHEVY...Q5fAccessories
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2001
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From: Unreconstructed, South Carolina
Get the additional post to crank w/your points. ... like your OE solenoid has.
Does your 69 starter mount have the straight pattern or the staggered pattern?
Suggest lite permanent magnet late model OE genuine GM starter & have local starter shop retro an old-style solenoid cap.
Straight ... 93-97 camaro/bird w/ LT1 5.7L
Staggered ... 96-2000 GM truck w/ L31 "R" code 5.7L
fresh GM starter bolt to fit old block & new starter p/n 12338064
Does your 69 starter mount have the straight pattern or the staggered pattern?
Suggest lite permanent magnet late model OE genuine GM starter & have local starter shop retro an old-style solenoid cap.
Straight ... 93-97 camaro/bird w/ LT1 5.7L
Staggered ... 96-2000 GM truck w/ L31 "R" code 5.7L
fresh GM starter bolt to fit old block & new starter p/n 12338064
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2002
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From: Norfolk VA
I just purchased a white performance 3hp mini starter. I only issue I have now is which lug do I put the positive battery cable. There is no lug for the small purple wire and there is a spade terminal on the solenoid.
Race Director
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From: Dayton, Ohio
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2002
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From: Norfolk VA
Be that the case I will have to clip off the eye on the purple wire and crimp a female connector to utilize it. It would be easier to push the connector on than trying to tighten the very small nut like on the OEM starter.
Last edited by Oldguard 7; Jun 1, 2009 at 09:37 PM.
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