Starter Recommendations
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Starter Recommendations
Im sure this has been discussed somewhere before but I couldnt find a good thread. I need to replace the starter on my 89. Cant decide whether to replace it with $125-$150 stock type or go with a mini- or high torque- type from Summitt or Jegs. The prices arent that far off. The enginer is not stock, see profile. Thanks guys!
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From: DRAYTON VALLEY ALBERTA
I have a NAPA 446178 starter sitting in my shop brand new no box, turned engine 3 times. This is the stock replacement for a 89. It lists for 347 and change. Ill sell it for 200 freight in. I just need to get rid of it.
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Summit has them new for $110. I've got a used one I'd sell for $25 plus shipping (it should be rebuilt but does work fine).
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-829100/
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-829100/
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I don't know who made the remanufactured starter the PO gave me. But it does say Delco Remy and has the OEM part number on it.
I was looking on Autozone. And their Duralast remanufactured starter is made by Nippondenso. So, for $95, that sounds like a good deal.
I was looking on Autozone. And their Duralast remanufactured starter is made by Nippondenso. So, for $95, that sounds like a good deal.
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From: DRAYTON VALLEY ALBERTA
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Thanks for the input guys. I went to Autozone and was out the door for $95. Its a remanufactured Delco/Nippondenso. Bolted right on even with my long tubes. Works perfectly and im back on the road!
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The PO had the starter replaced in my 89 not too long before I bought it. And he also gave me one. Which I'm guessing is a Delco/Nippondenso rebuild as he said the dealer gave it to him as when they ordered the starter. They got two in, and gave him the extra one. Haha.
