Skip White mini starter?
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Burning Brakes
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From: SOUTH ELGIN IL
Skip White mini starter?
Hi All,
Anyone buy one of these for a SBC? I've got all kinds of problems and it seems like a good deal with the lifetime warranty. Maybe too good?
I've gone through 2 high priced mini starters in the last 4 years and I'm looking to get something that will last for me. I have 2 other threads on starters out there recently, but thought I would ask about this seller...
http://www.skipwhiteperformance.com/...roduct=N&Sub=A
Thanks,
Dan
Edit: I would add that I have a stock ZZ4 and a TH400 currently.
Anyone buy one of these for a SBC? I've got all kinds of problems and it seems like a good deal with the lifetime warranty. Maybe too good?
I've gone through 2 high priced mini starters in the last 4 years and I'm looking to get something that will last for me. I have 2 other threads on starters out there recently, but thought I would ask about this seller...
http://www.skipwhiteperformance.com/...roduct=N&Sub=A
Thanks,
Dan
Edit: I would add that I have a stock ZZ4 and a TH400 currently.
Le Mans Master
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From: melbourne florida
2023 C3 of the Year Finalist - Modified
i have a hitachi starter that was less money and less flashy. it is holding up fine and spins my engine with enthusiasm. i see nothing wrong with it.
Drifting
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Austin Texas
I do not have any experience with that starter, but I did buy one of their $50 HEI distributors with a lifetime warranty.
The module needed to be replaced. I called up and a very nice woman answered, looked me up and asked if I needed the whole distributor or if I thought the module would do it? It was a very smooth process and the unit is working fine.
I would buy from them again and that price seems real good.
Best regards,
John
The module needed to be replaced. I called up and a very nice woman answered, looked me up and asked if I needed the whole distributor or if I thought the module would do it? It was a very smooth process and the unit is working fine.
I would buy from them again and that price seems real good.
Best regards,
John
Team Owner
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From: altered state
St. Jude Donor '05
These kind of parts seem hit/miss on quality
Bought a $60 mini starter from a guy at Pomona Swap meet 12 yrs ago that made them. Figured it would get me on the road til I got something better. 3 motors later its still in...gear is finally starting to wear some.
Same with a CAT $60 hi flow water pump. Takes rpm all day waiting for it to go but it doesnt.
Bought a $60 mini starter from a guy at Pomona Swap meet 12 yrs ago that made them. Figured it would get me on the road til I got something better. 3 motors later its still in...gear is finally starting to wear some.
Same with a CAT $60 hi flow water pump. Takes rpm all day waiting for it to go but it doesnt.
Pro
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Drifting
Joined: Nov 2003
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From: l In
I have had one of these on my 383 for 4 years and zero problems.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SBC-BBC-CHEVY-3-HP-High-Torque-Mini-Starter-168-tooth-SDR0031-L-/130885680149?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1e7964fc15&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SBC-BBC-CHEVY-3-HP-High-Torque-Mini-Starter-168-tooth-SDR0031-L-/130885680149?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1e7964fc15&vxp=mtr
Safety Car
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Orange County Ca
OP, can you buy this starter locally? This might be advantages if you ever do have a warranty problem.
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Le Mans Master
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From: melbourne florida
2023 C3 of the Year Finalist - Modified
The Hitachi plant was damaged in the sunami and they are not currently producing these starters anymore. Check the ads carefully, they mostly say "Hitachi style". Good design, unkown parts.
OP, can you buy this starter locally? This might be advantages if you ever do have a warranty problem.
OP, can you buy this starter locally? This might be advantages if you ever do have a warranty problem.
Le Mans Master
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From: North tonawanda NY
I have had one of these on my 383 for 4 years and zero problems.
SBC BBC Chevy 3 HP High Torque Mini Starter 168 Tooth SDR0031 L | eBay
SBC BBC Chevy 3 HP High Torque Mini Starter 168 Tooth SDR0031 L | eBay
Last edited by augiedoggy; Sep 14, 2014 at 01:59 PM.