New starter
Heel & Toe
Joined: Dec 2017
Posts: 15
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From: Alpharetta GA
I tried to get a Powermaster to work but never could get good engagement. Tried all kinds of shims.
I found this after reading the chevelle forum and I bolted it on with no shims and it worked on the 1st try. It's been fail free for years now.
https://www.dbelectrical.com/product...sdr0031-l.html
I found this after reading the chevelle forum and I bolted it on with no shims and it worked on the 1st try. It's been fail free for years now.
https://www.dbelectrical.com/product...sdr0031-l.html
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2001
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From: Unreconstructed, South Carolina
Is my vette stock?? HAHA
Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 20,153
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From: Im not allowed to tell you
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
East coast electric. made in the USA and rebuild-able. They sell them at summit as well if you want free shipping. https://www.summitracing.com/search/...-auto-electric
Home web site
http://ecae.com/starter.html
http://ecae.com/webshop.html
Home web site
http://ecae.com/starter.html
http://ecae.com/webshop.html
Last edited by Rescue Rogers; Dec 2, 2018 at 08:46 PM.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2013
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From: San Diego California
Is my vette stock?? HAHA
Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 20,153
Likes: 9,283
From: Im not allowed to tell you
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
East coast electric is in Penn. I believe everything is made there. They're into drag racing
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2006
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I splurged on one of these during my weight reduction program .Built very well, rebuild-able ,light, made in USA.
https://www.summitracing.com/search/...oview=SKU&ar=1
https://www.summitracing.com/search/...oview=SKU&ar=1
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 7,445
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From: Tennessee/Rhode Island
The bottom line for me is I do not want a NON OEM looking starter on the engine but do want one that is lighter than the OEM Delco and if made in America, better.
I do not like the look and issue with some of the mini starters, as well as the exorbitant cost for some of them
I do not like the look and issue with some of the mini starters, as well as the exorbitant cost for some of them
Race Director
Joined: Mar 2016
Posts: 14,325
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From: Napa Valley California
For me, it's having a starter that will crank my engine every time I hit the ignition switch.
Buying a cheaply made starter with a life time warranty, just so I can get a free one "when" my starter goes out is not an option.
Having a starter that is smaller in size, lighter weight and has a higher torque rating are all benefits to me.
Buying a cheaply made starter with a life time warranty, just so I can get a free one "when" my starter goes out is not an option.
Having a starter that is smaller in size, lighter weight and has a higher torque rating are all benefits to me.
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From: Chardon Ohio
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From: I tend to be leery of any guy who doesn't own a chainsaw or a handgun.
I tried to get a Powermaster to work but never could get good engagement. Tried all kinds of shims.
I found this after reading the chevelle forum and I bolted it on with no shims and it worked on the 1st try. It's been fail free for years now.
https://www.dbelectrical.com/product...sdr0031-l.html
I found this after reading the chevelle forum and I bolted it on with no shims and it worked on the 1st try. It's been fail free for years now.
https://www.dbelectrical.com/product...sdr0031-l.html
Last edited by 69427; Apr 25, 2020 at 08:44 PM. Reason: Punctuation correction (added period).
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2001
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From: Unreconstructed, South Carolina
I've been looking for a lighter weight starter than my current lightweight C4 PMGR 10.25# starter on my '69. DBE's website shows a similar starter as your link above showed, but for my 153 tooth flywheel application I'll be contacting DBE for some details on this starter. Thanks for the link.
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From: I tend to be leery of any guy who doesn't own a chainsaw or a handgun.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 7,739
Likes: 630
From: Unreconstructed, South Carolina
this one has an "R" but of course don't have to use it ...8-1/4 # ... probably bolt right up but why not ask db
https://www.dbelectrical.com/product...3-sdr0059.html
https://www.dbelectrical.com/product...3-sdr0059.html
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From: I tend to be leery of any guy who doesn't own a chainsaw or a handgun.
I agree. But their prices take my breath away. Some of the Tiltons are heavier than the DBE starters, and I can't justify the extra expense for the one Tilton I found that was lighter. I'm only looking at being able to take 2-3 pounds off the front with a starter swap, and I can sell my spare C4 starter to pay for a DBE unit, but a Tilton is going to cause me to reach deeper into my wallet than I can justify.