Looking for a decent hi torque mini starter...
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Safety Car
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 3,993
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From: Gig Harbor WA
Looking for a decent hi torque mini starter...
...for a 10:1 SBC.
There's dozens on ebay, from 49.95 up thru a couple hundred bucks...
Are the $150 ones really that much better??
Thanks.
There's dozens on ebay, from 49.95 up thru a couple hundred bucks...
Are the $150 ones really that much better??
Thanks.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 1,202
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From: MD
When I went to a ministarter I purchased one for a 92-96 LT1 vette. They came from the factory with a ministarter, and it's a great piece. I think it was like 90 bucks and it was in stock at my local carquest. Word of caution, though. If your local parts place has to order it be careful because some places (like autozone) list several starters that "fit" the 92-96 vettes and they throw in standard SBC starters as replacements, not the correct one. Might wanna go armed with the part number for the correct GM one and see what it crosses over to now.
Team Owner
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 40,412
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From: Redondo Beach, California
I've bought three ministarters from the General Motors Performance Part catalog. They appear to be of good quality and I've had no problem with them. (2 ministarters for a SB and a high torque ministarter for a 502 that I plan to build). Actually, I got their part numbers from the GMPP catalog and actually bought them from Summit.
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I've had no problem with them Well actually one of the ministarters exploded. I had a problem with my 68 ignition switch. When you turned the key to "start," a spring in the switch should place the key in the "run" position when you release the key. With my problem switch, you had to manually rotate the key from "start" to "run" as soon as the engine started. I once started the engine of my ZZ4 and forgot to turn the key to "run." With the engine running and the starter still engaged on the flywheel ring gear, I blipped the engine to about 2500 rpm. This caused a gross over rpm condition for the starter. The rotor broke apart from centrifugal force and jammed into the stator. Instant destruct. Anyhow, I replaced the ignition and bought the second ministarter.
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I've had no problem with them Well actually one of the ministarters exploded. I had a problem with my 68 ignition switch. When you turned the key to "start," a spring in the switch should place the key in the "run" position when you release the key. With my problem switch, you had to manually rotate the key from "start" to "run" as soon as the engine started. I once started the engine of my ZZ4 and forgot to turn the key to "run." With the engine running and the starter still engaged on the flywheel ring gear, I blipped the engine to about 2500 rpm. This caused a gross over rpm condition for the starter. The rotor broke apart from centrifugal force and jammed into the stator. Instant destruct. Anyhow, I replaced the ignition and bought the second ministarter.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 7,720
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From: Chattanooga TN
When I went to a ministarter I purchased one for a 92-96 LT1 vette. They came from the factory with a ministarter, and it's a great piece. I think it was like 90 bucks and it was in stock at my local carquest. Word of caution, though. If your local parts place has to order it be careful because some places (like autozone) list several starters that "fit" the 92-96 vettes and they throw in standard SBC starters as replacements, not the correct one. Might wanna go armed with the part number for the correct GM one and see what it crosses over to now.
or C4 TPI or early 90s pickups/Suburbans.
Race Director
Joined: Apr 2000
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From: Who says "Nothing is impossible" ? I've been doing nothing for years.
I have a Chrome CVR mini starter I never used on my 427ci it has never been energized, it is supposed to be the best one out there 
If you want it let me know I want 200 bananas for it
It comes in the original box with shims and instructions. Basically brand new in the box
http://www.dougherbert.com/protorque...r-p-16779.html
"State of the art construction make them one of the strongest and most durable Nippondenso gear-reduction starters on the market. Unique aluminum housing eliminates hot start problems. 1/3 smaller, 80% more cranking power (1.9HP), 40% lighter and 50% less amperage draw than stock. 4:1 gear ratio. They offer one of the most versatile header and oil pan clearance adjustments on the market."
If you want it let me know I want 200 bananas for it
It comes in the original box with shims and instructions. Basically brand new in the box
http://www.dougherbert.com/protorque...r-p-16779.html
"State of the art construction make them one of the strongest and most durable Nippondenso gear-reduction starters on the market. Unique aluminum housing eliminates hot start problems. 1/3 smaller, 80% more cranking power (1.9HP), 40% lighter and 50% less amperage draw than stock. 4:1 gear ratio. They offer one of the most versatile header and oil pan clearance adjustments on the market."
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Safety Car
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 3,926
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From: Youngstown Ohio
I've used the Powermaster XS Torque starter for over 10 years now, and it's still going strong. Kinda pricey, but has 200 lbs. of torque, is good for 18.0 C.R. engines, and weighs only 7 1/2 lbs.
Link.....http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PWM-9500/?rtype=10
Link.....http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PWM-9500/?rtype=10
