High-Torque Mini Starter Suggestions?
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High-Torque Mini Starter Suggestions?
I need a high-torque mini starter for my Corvette. What are you guys using? Summit has a million to pick from: what do I look for? Anything to stay away from?
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Powermaster Xs---------good for up to 18:1 CR--mines only 10.3:1 but it weight ALOT less.... 
I think it's like +/- 200lb/ft torque
http://store.summitracing.com/defaul...tarter&x=0&y=0
I think it's like +/- 200lb/ft torquehttp://store.summitracing.com/defaul...tarter&x=0&y=0
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Originally Posted by MotorHead
What is the reason for buying a mni starter, my rebuilt stock starter works fine ? 
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Reasons for a mini starter:
1) less weight
2) less stress on the bolts that hold the starter motor. I broke off a piece of my engine block (where the starter mounts) because of too much stress on those bolts...
1) less weight
2) less stress on the bolts that hold the starter motor. I broke off a piece of my engine block (where the starter mounts) because of too much stress on those bolts...
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The higher the compression the more prone to cracking it is when not using that brace, it's not there for nothing. It also helps prevent warpage of the block due to the weight of the stock starter hanging there. Another good idea for high compression motors is to use a start retard.
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Originally Posted by MotorHead
What is the reason for buying a mni starter, my rebuilt stock starter works fine ?
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OK that's a good reason, another would be header clearance porblems on certain headers, don't get me wrong here, I was looking at them a while back and you know I like to spend money on the Vette even for stuff that doesn't actually do anything 
but I couldn't bring myself to buy one to replace my perfectly functioning rebuilt stock unit. Now on a scratch engine buildup if you didn't have a good starter, it certainly makes sense
but I couldn't bring myself to buy one to replace my perfectly functioning rebuilt stock unit. Now on a scratch engine buildup if you didn't have a good starter, it certainly makes sense
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I have a summit brand on my 10.5:1 434. It works great. Lots of power to start it. Nice and small to work with.
Why would anyone purposely buy a full size starter that uses more current, weighs more and is less reliable?
Why would anyone purposely buy a full size starter that uses more current, weighs more and is less reliable?
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From: Living in the Hartland
Originally Posted by GrandSportC3
I bought the Summit brand mini starter for up to 12:1 compression.. I paid around $150 for it. Haven't used it yet..