So I'm on the market for a mini starter. I have a 400 small block that I will be hooking up to my T5. I have a 153 tooth flywheel. The motor has stock compression but will prolly put out 300 horsepower, so it's nothing major. The block has a 3rd hole drilled for an inline starter. So my question is, what starter should I buy? I have been looking through them and have liked the CSR and GM Performance Parts starters. Tilton's are a bit out of my price range. I'm looking to spend no more than 250 bucks if possible. I'd like to get something nice and dependable.

GMPP mini starter:
NAL-12361146
CSR mini starters (The difference is in the gear drive and the recommended compression, I don't know which one would be best for me):
CSI-100
CSI-100U

So what do you guys think? Which one will suit me best? Feel free to toss in anyother starters that I have overlooked. Thanks much
-Greg

 

I had the CVR one on my 400; it's still on the 305 that's in the car now. I've had it for about 6 or 7 years so far.

I think the one I have is this one.

 

just out of idle curiosity sofa, why would you replace a 400 block with a 305 block? (not even a 350??)

 

I put the car's original motor back in it. (well, mostly the original motor, anyway....)

 

well yes, that's what you did, but the question pray tell is: WHY?

 

Raw unadulterated stupidity. Same reason I do just about everything.

The 400 is worn out, and will live again someday.