Any reason that I might need a mini-starter? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

crakarjax · 02-25-2016, 01:36 PM

I haven't seen any mention of people using other than stock starters in the build threads I've seen, but my motor came without a starter so I thought I should figure out if I'll need a mini-starter now, or a stocker. Obviously the price is about $140 different so I'll go with stock if I can.

This is going in a dropped '68, most likely with manifolds but maybe headers in the future and a shallower-than-truck oil pan.

boostedc10 · 02-25-2016, 01:43 PM

Stock starter is more than adequate for most builds. Save the money and just get a stocker.

crakarjax · 02-25-2016, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by boostedc10

Stock starter is more than adequate for most builds. Save the money and just get a stocker.

That's what I like to hear! Thanks sir.

BR3W CITY · 02-25-2016, 07:09 PM

The stock starter isn't actually overly huge or heavy. The mini starters are cool, but I haven't had anyone tell me they "need" one, and we've had a couple of higher compression motors.

Like the others have said, the stocker seems to be more than fine.

02-25-2016, 01:36 PM	#1
crakarjax Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 1,302	Any reason that I might need a mini-starter? I haven't seen any mention of people using other than stock starters in the build threads I've seen, but my motor came without a starter so I thought I should figure out if I'll need a mini-starter now, or a stocker. Obviously the price is about $140 different so I'll go with stock if I can. This is going in a dropped '68, most likely with manifolds but maybe headers in the future and a shallower-than-truck oil pan. __________________ 1968 LWB C20 / AC / Wood Bed

02-25-2016, 01:43 PM	#2
boostedc10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Detroit Posts: 748	Re: Any reason that I might need a mini-starter? Stock starter is more than adequate for most builds. Save the money and just get a stocker. __________________ Brandon Instagram: DRVFSTR Current Project: Beatrix - 1967 SWB LQ4/78mm Turbo/4L80e/ on bags Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=634691

02-25-2016, 07:09 PM	#4
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: Any reason that I might need a mini-starter? The stock starter isn't actually overly huge or heavy. The mini starters are cool, but I haven't had anyone tell me they "need" one, and we've had a couple of higher compression motors. Like the others have said, the stocker seems to be more than fine. __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

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