Starter recommendation
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Racer
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From: Lima Oh
Starter recommendation
Starter on my 70 Chevelle crapped out. It was a high torque mini. Engine is a 454, 10.5 compression.
Selection of starters is mind numbing. Should I stay with mini, if so, any recommendation? I’m finding prices from $100 to over $300.
Thanks
Ken
Selection of starters is mind numbing. Should I stay with mini, if so, any recommendation? I’m finding prices from $100 to over $300.
Thanks
Ken
Le Mans Master
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Can you have you current starter rebuilt at a local machine alternator/starter/electric motor shop? I still have my OEM Delco starter from 1978 on my C3...Had it rebuilt locally in the 90's for $50......probs $100 today...
Le Mans Master
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I use this one and it's been years with no issue,
https://www.dbelectrical.com/product...sdr0031-l.html
https://www.dbelectrical.com/product...sdr0031-l.html
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2020 C2 of the Year - Modified Winner
2020 Corvette of the Year (performance mods)
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2017 C2 of Year Finalist
I've used the same basic Summit mini starter for 15 plus years on my 427 and the 540/555. It's a Pro Torque which is based on a Nippondenso design. Fits large and small flywheels, can be clocked to clear headers etc and if you were ever in a need for parts...they are easily found. Very good design.
JIM
JIM
Is my vette stock?? HAHA
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2020 C3 of the Year Finalist - Modified
2020 Corvette of the Year Finalist (performance mods)
2019 C3 of Year Winner (performance mods)
2016 C3 of Year Finalist
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/eca-2072
East coast auto electric, made in USA. And they sell the rebuild parts so you can rebuild them
East coast auto electric, made in USA. And they sell the rebuild parts so you can rebuild them
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Racer
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From: Lima Oh
Ken
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From: Central Texas
That's what I'm running on my '81 Is a Powermaster.
I had an oil leak get into the starter and ruined something in it.
I called Powermaster. They replaced the damaged parts free of charge. I just paid some minimal labor charges. Their customer service is awesome.
