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Custom 68 · 03-30-2002, 09:29 PM

I think I am in need of a new starter. Mines has gotten hot because of the headers I even replaced the Solenoid a couple of times until I installed a "remote" one. Anyway what do you know about the small hi-torque ones. Are they worth the money? I am going to get the battery checked but mine is really hard to start. The starter is 12 years or so old.

Thanks
Dave

Super Chevy · 03-30-2002, 09:32 PM

yea,for the price of a starter i would buy one if your getting stuck because it wont start,my friend has one of those mini ones,good quality and turnes over pretty fast,and when you buy a new starter a heat shield is worth the time to put it on, (i think they are like $10? )

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1972 Custom Deluxe/10
mild 350: Hedmen headers and dual 3" exhaust ,harlin sharp roller rockers ,MSD ingnition ,Mallory dual point K&N 14x4 air cleaner ,Holley 600 4bbl ,Edelbrok Proformer intake
TH350 with lock up verter and 1600 stall
American Racing 15x8.5 and michelan 28x8.55

CHEVY makes HORSEpower,while ford makes ponypower

Bowtie or nothing!

BLAZERMAN · 03-30-2002, 10:04 PM

I was having the same trouble even with a remote solenoid,my headers were very close to the starter, I now use a GM Delco Remy high torque mini starter, it's a great little starter,80% more torque than a standard GM high torque unit, draws less amps and only weighs 8 pounds, heres a pic to show just how small it is.

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72 Blazer CST, 2-1/2" skyjacker lift with 33x12.50 bfg's

71 Cheyenne K-20,4" tuff country lift with 36's.

69 Custom 30 long stepside 4" rancho lift 36" directional tires,14 bolt rear with detroit locker,dana 60 front with trac-loc

1987 k-5 blazer

2001 Intrepid

Chevyman69 · 03-30-2002, 10:18 PM

I have the same starter as Blazerman on my 69, while my motor has not been started, it fits excellent, quite a ways from my headers, cause its so small. And it turns over my motor with ease and spins it pretty fast, has a 11 tooth gear instead of stnadard Chevy 9, but bolts up to any 168 tooth flexplate or flywheel, I think it was worth it.

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69 CST 10, 402, steel crank, heavy rods, Federal Mogul Forged Pistons, 9.9:1 compression, polished ported 781 heads 2.19/1.88 manley stainless valves, Crane Powermax Hydraulic roller 288/296 and .587,.610 lift, hardened pushrods, Crane Roller Rockers, Weiand Action Plus, 750CFM Rochester QJET, MSD HEI, MSD 8MM Wires, Dynomax Ceramic coated headers, should be about 500 H.P. 700R4 2500 stall, pretty nasty shift kit, 373 Auburn Pro Series Posi, buckets/console air/tilt/tach 4wheel discs

Daily Driver: 92 Chev Reg Cab LWB Silverado 4x4, loaded, 350 Accel filter/cap/rotor/coil/AC Delco wires/AC Delco RapidFire plugs, Edelbrock intake and headers, 180 degree thermostat, Hypertech Thermomaster Chip, true duals 700R4 with B@M Shift Kit for now!

chevy2racr · 03-30-2002, 10:54 PM

that have the nts for the ol' 454 in my truck?
Bryce

Custom 68 · 04-01-2002, 09:45 AM

Thanks guys I will do some checking sounds like those who have used them like them!
Thanks again
Dave

REPO1 · 04-01-2002, 09:49 AM

These are great items. Highly recommended.
Why do you think GM uses them on new vehicles now?

Actually, come to think of it, if you are in a pinch, check the wrecking yards. I know my '97 Z28 has a nice small one on it. And it will bolt right up.

Reid

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Sylvan Lake, Alberta, Canada

1970 Chevy C20 Custom Camper
#s matching 402BB Turbo 400 trans.
Air conditioning, power steering, manual brakes.
73,600 Original Miles!!
(Add on 2000 more from raod trip!)

busterwivell · 04-01-2002, 01:53 PM

I was burning up a starter every six months on my 402. switched to a mini starter and haven't had a problem since. Try it, you'll like it!

03-30-2002, 09:29 PM	#1
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,939	o.k tell me about starters I think I am in need of a new starter. Mines has gotten hot because of the headers I even replaced the Solenoid a couple of times until I installed a "remote" one. Anyway what do you know about the small hi-torque ones. Are they worth the money? I am going to get the battery checked but mine is really hard to start. The starter is 12 years or so old. Thanks Dave __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

03-30-2002, 10:04 PM	#3
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,828	I was having the same trouble even with a remote solenoid,my headers were very close to the starter, I now use a GM Delco Remy high torque mini starter, it's a great little starter,80% more torque than a standard GM high torque unit, draws less amps and only weighs 8 pounds, heres a pic to show just how small it is. ------------------ 72 Blazer CST, 2-1/2" skyjacker lift with 33x12.50 bfg's 71 Cheyenne K-20,4" tuff country lift with 36's. 69 Custom 30 long stepside 4" rancho lift 36" directional tires,14 bolt rear with detroit locker,dana 60 front with trac-loc 1987 k-5 blazer 2001 Intrepid __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

03-30-2002, 10:18 PM	#4
Chevyman69 Vortec 350's Suck Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Pickardville Alberta Canada Posts: 544	I have the same starter as Blazerman on my 69, while my motor has not been started, it fits excellent, quite a ways from my headers, cause its so small. And it turns over my motor with ease and spins it pretty fast, has a 11 tooth gear instead of stnadard Chevy 9, but bolts up to any 168 tooth flexplate or flywheel, I think it was worth it. ------------------ 69 CST 10, 402, steel crank, heavy rods, Federal Mogul Forged Pistons, 9.9:1 compression, polished ported 781 heads 2.19/1.88 manley stainless valves, Crane Powermax Hydraulic roller 288/296 and .587,.610 lift, hardened pushrods, Crane Roller Rockers, Weiand Action Plus, 750CFM Rochester QJET, MSD HEI, MSD 8MM Wires, Dynomax Ceramic coated headers, should be about 500 H.P. 700R4 2500 stall, pretty nasty shift kit, 373 Auburn Pro Series Posi, buckets/console air/tilt/tach 4wheel discs Daily Driver: 92 Chev Reg Cab LWB Silverado 4x4, loaded, 350 Accel filter/cap/rotor/coil/AC Delco wires/AC Delco RapidFire plugs, Edelbrock intake and headers, 180 degree thermostat, Hypertech Thermomaster Chip, true duals 700R4 with B@M Shift Kit for now! __________________ 69 Chev CST 10 reg cab lwb Daily Driver: 92 Chev Reg Cab LWB Silverado 4x4, K.I.A 7:51 AM 04/22/03 Will be resurrected

03-30-2002, 10:54 PM	#5
chevy2racr So Many Ideas, So Little Money Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Marshalltown, IA Posts: 1,610	that have the nts for the ol' 454 in my truck? Bryce __________________ 72 Blazer 3/4 ton running gear 4.10s NP205/TH350 350 4in lift half doors 71 C10 with 454 99 S-10 5.1L SBC 700R4 09 Malibu Marshalltown, Iowa

04-01-2002, 09:45 AM	#6
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,939	Thanks guys I will do some checking sounds like those who have used them like them! Thanks again Dave __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

03-30-2002, 09:32 PM	#2
Super Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,025	yea,for the price of a starter i would buy one if your getting stuck because it wont start,my friend has one of those mini ones,good quality and turnes over pretty fast,and when you buy a new starter a heat shield is worth the time to put it on, (i think they are like $10? ) ------------------ www.superchevy.cjb.net ---------------------- 1972 Custom Deluxe/10 mild 350: Hedmen headers and dual 3" exhaust ,harlin sharp roller rockers ,MSD ingnition ,Mallory dual point K&N 14x4 air cleaner ,Holley 600 4bbl ,Edelbrok Proformer intake TH350 with lock up verter and 1600 stall American Racing 15x8.5 and michelan 28x8.55 CHEVY makes HORSEpower,while ford makes ponypower Bowtie or nothing!

04-01-2002, 09:49 AM	#7
REPO1 Shortbox wanna-be. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fort St.John, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 773	These are great items. Highly recommended. Why do you think GM uses them on new vehicles now? Actually, come to think of it, if you are in a pinch, check the wrecking yards. I know my '97 Z28 has a nice small one on it. And it will bolt right up. Reid ------------------ Sylvan Lake, Alberta, Canada 1970 Chevy C20 Custom Camper #s matching 402BB Turbo 400 trans. Air conditioning, power steering, manual brakes. 73,600 Original Miles!! (Add on 2000 more from raod trip!) __________________ 1970 Chevy C20 Custom Camper 402BB Turbo 400 trans. (Slowly becoming a '70 shortbox 1/2 ton) '71 Camaro SS 402/T400 resto '97 Z28 (11.41@127MPH)

04-01-2002, 01:53 PM	#8
busterwivell Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA Posts: 2,033	I was burning up a starter every six months on my 402. switched to a mini starter and haven't had a problem since. Try it, you'll like it! __________________ Bill - Tucson, AZ 47 Chevrolet 2 dr sedan 56 Chevrolet 210 2 dr sedan 66 Chevrolet Malibu 2 dr 4 speed 71 Chevrolet C30 Longhorn 86 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Sold) 01 Chevrolet Tahoe IM - BUSTERWIVE@aol.com

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