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Old Dec 28, 2009 | 02:05 PM
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TPI Starter question

Hey all,

The starter on L98 is about to die completely, and I was looking into getting a high torque mini starter. Anyone have any experience with them?

The one that I was eyeing up is this one: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-829100/

Are they worth it? What is a good one for around that price? (less than 150)

Thanks in advance!

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Old Dec 28, 2009 | 06:53 PM
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I bought an LT1 starter off ebay.
Fit perfect and worked great.
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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 01:22 AM
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Re: TPI Starter question

Originally Posted by scuzz
I bought an LT1 starter off ebay.
Fit perfect and worked great.
The late Vette L98 Denso mini starters crank good.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-S...Q5fAccessories
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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 07:43 AM
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Re: TPI Starter question

I'm using the Summit Protorque mini starter and love it. No more slow cranking hot starts and I think it sounds better than a stock starter. I've also heard good things about the LT1 starter if you're looking to save a couple bucks.
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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 10:17 AM
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Tim, just get an LT1 starter and don't look back.
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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 01:04 PM
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This may be a dumb question, but what makes the LT1 starter better than the TPI/mini starter?
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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 01:28 PM
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Re: TPI Starter question

Originally Posted by vetteoz
The late Vette L98 Denso mini starters crank good.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-S...Q5fAccessories
I picked up a Denso version at a local yard. Works great with only one exception. I run Hedman Longtubes and need to smack the pass side with a hammer just for a little more clearance.
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Old Jan 2, 2010 | 11:11 AM
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Re: TPI Starter question

Originally Posted by Imadude_134
This may be a dumb question, but what makes the LT1 starter better than the TPI/mini starter?

It's GM.....more compatable.
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