Hey, if anyone needs a new starter, this is a GREAT choice. I just installed it last night and all of my starting problems are gone. It is about half the weight and size (important if you have headers or aftermarket y pipe) of the stock one and as I heard before, it sounds awesome when cranking. Not a big deal, but there is no more rough grinding noise like I hear in all starters pre 93. It is just a smooth kind of whistling noise and cranks with out effort. Installed easier than the stock one since it slides right through without force and of course lighter the better. It was $125 shipped and it got here in less than a week. Anyhow, like I said before HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

 

hi

i wanted to make sure what unit you mean. the mini starter they sell?this one ?

 

Thats the one! I have been using it for 2 years now and no complaints. Its a good piece for a good price.

 

Can you get it in staggard or straight mounting bolt patterns.What 153 or 168 tooth flywheels.

 

Damn, 120 shipped is expensive, believe thier at O'reilley's for like 70 bucks, think you even get money for a core.

 

The LT1 cars all had 153 tooth flywheels; straight pattern.

The equivalent staggered pattern starter in 168 can come from a late model chevy pickup application; '99 big block app. for sure.

The LT1 starter is a good choice for T56 guys too (obviously) to clear the bellhousing.

 

Hmm, I find that price hard to believe for the starter were talking about, but I guess stranger things have happened.

The kicker is the high priced core charge. Seeing as *most* will not accept a full sized core, what is a guy to do when he wants this starter as an upgrade? Buy a working one and then trade it in for core?

Thats why I see the $125 shipped to your door with new GM starter bolts as a good deal.

 

No, you pay them extra if you don't have a core. When you return it, you get money back. There's not much chance that it's 70$ without core at O'Reilleys, considering it's 120some at Autozone for their brand, + 60$ core, or 160some for Delco + 50$ core.

 

man autozone by me.....

duralast $150 plus $60 core.....$210

AC-Delco....$255 plus $30 core....$285.


i'd say he got a better price.

 

Wow. I use a Springfield IL zip code in my Autozone login.

 

This mini-starter will fit L98s, right?

 

Yes. The person who started this thread can attest to that.

 

Autozone sells them with a lifetime warranty too...something to consider regardless of the price.

 

hello
you guys that say autozone has this stuff, even though more expensive, is it the same thing?
Is this just a newer technology starter that happens to bolt on to our sbc's?

 

Yes.

It doesn't "happen" to bolt onto a SBC as much as a Gen II SBC (LT1/LT4) "happens" to be based on the bottom end of an 86-up SBC. Same bearings, seals, oil pans (Other than a sensor,) rear main seal, freeze plugs, and an extra motor mount boss. Just different front casting & water routing.

 

I've had the Turbobicks.com starter on my TTA for over 2 years now and it has never failed me once. And it's much lighter than the stock one. The service is also first class!

 

i'm getting disappointed, i order and paid for this sarter sept 23 2004, i called the 28th and he didnt even know about the order... which is okay turns out i used the old link on this board... fine, he said he'd send it out, well i have no tracking # he wont return my emails or phone calls, 9 days later and it still is not here, going to do the complaint with paypal soon.

 

Maybe one of the reason this starter is better - because it is designed for higher compression motors therefore starting quicker? Just a thought.

 

I just bought the starter from him and I also used the wrong (old) link. Either way, I IM'd him, chatted for a while, and he shipped the starter out the next morning. So far dealing with him has been nothing short of pleasant.

As for the starter itself, it's not bad. It does its job well, but because it's smaller, my wiring didn't quite reach. The main battery wire also mounts very close to the sense wire, and I had a problem at first with the battery wire twisting (because it's a tad too short) and touching the sense wire... not good. When I get time I'm going to install a longer battery cable. But... this is no fault of the starter's... it just happens to be smaller, so the wires need to be a bit longer. The starter works well.

Also, some of you guys need to realize that this is a NEW starter, not a cheap POS reman that carries a lifetime warranty because it NEEDS it. I've gone the Parts America/Autozone route with starters and alternators. Most of the time you take advantage of that warranty many times. I'd much rather have a brand new starter, and at $125 shipped including new bolts and no core charge, I highly doubt that you'll ever do much better.

 

yes i recieved mine after all the confusion, and it's GREAT, i highly recommend this starter, my car starts when it's hot now!!!

 

Is this the same starter. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...sPageName=MERC VI RSCC Pr4 PcY BIN Stores

 

Same seller,What about this one for my 305. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...930309036&rd=1