High-Torque Mini Starter Suggestions?
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From: Taylor Michigan
Originally Posted by Jughead
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From: Vacaville California
Larry,
You bring up a good point (that some starters are mini, some are high-torque, and some both). So to combat the heat-soak issue from headers, is the "mini" part what I'm mostly looking for?
You bring up a good point (that some starters are mini, some are high-torque, and some both). So to combat the heat-soak issue from headers, is the "mini" part what I'm mostly looking for?
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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod
Originally Posted by singedfur
Larry,
You bring up a good point (that some starters are mini, some are high-torque, and some both). So to combat the heat-soak issue from headers, is the "mini" part what I'm mostly looking for?
You bring up a good point (that some starters are mini, some are high-torque, and some both). So to combat the heat-soak issue from headers, is the "mini" part what I'm mostly looking for?
yes, unless you are running a high compression motor...i got one with both figured it couldn't hurt anything....proform from summit about 149
Last edited by bobs77vet; Jan 23, 2005 at 08:44 PM.
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From: eville in
Originally Posted by markdtn
Mine is from a 91, Hollander says 88-91 (except ZR1) are the same. No other interchange. It is a gear reduction type.
Last edited by comp; Aug 3, 2005 at 08:07 PM.
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From: Ft. Walton Beach, Fl USA
Originally Posted by bobs77vet
does anybodies hi torque starter make a whining sound as it disengages and slows down? almost like the wind down of a siren?
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From: Ft. Walton Beach, Fl USA
Originally Posted by mandm1200
I may try this one out. AC Delco for $99.
http://www.4alterstart.com/pages/sto...m/racestarters
http://www.4alterstart.com/pages/sto...m/racestarters
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From: Fremont CA
This is the one I use on my 153 tooth L-88 flywheel for a 88-91 Vette. Link: http://verizonsupersite.com/4alterst...e&catuid=11378
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From: Elkhorn WI
This is mine: http://i23.ebayimg.com/04/i/04/83/7b/0d_1_b.JPG
- 3 HP super torque
- less weight, compact design
- in case of heat soak due to header use
- less time cranking to start engine
- better clearance near headers
- it's purdy
- 3 HP super torque
- less weight, compact design
- in case of heat soak due to header use
- less time cranking to start engine
- better clearance near headers
- it's purdy
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From: minerva ohio
just go to youre local salvage yard get a permenet gear starter for a 95 up 4.3 5.7 7.4 engine for 20.00 to 50.00 most yards replace them for life get the bolts to because they are differant. the heat problem and less amps to turn over and is smaller and for the plastic pinion gear in the starter if that was not plastic and youre engine back fired like it did you would be fixing the block get the picture . that gear is very easy to change and cost only 10.00 dollars and any one with a envertide e5 torx socket and 10 mm can change it
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From: Shorewood IL
Originally Posted by nastee383
This is directly from the POWERMASTER instructions: "If the starter makes a high pitched whine DURING cranking the pinion to ring gear engagement is too great. If the starter makes a high pitched whine AFTER cranking as the button or key is released, the clearance is too small.
I installed a high torque starter about a month ago after putting up with heat soak for the first year I've owned the car.
This is the starter I bought:Starter Link
I noticed the high pitched whine after cranking. I also have a "ticking" sound when I put the car into reverse. When I installed the starter I noticed that the clearance or lack of clearance between the starter teeth and the flywheel with the starter in the fully dis-engaged position. I noticed that the original oem starter's gear was further back than the new one. Is there a cure to this situation? It doesn't make any sound when you start it, just after releasing the key and when it's in gear. I might have to go back to an oem style starter. I did reinstall the same shim that came out of it.
Any help would be great!
