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Posted by: Cairo94507 Aug 17 2017, 10:31 AM

So I need a starter for my 3,2 motor going in my Six. I would like to upgrade to a hi-torgue starter since I am replacing the questionable starter that came with my 3,0. I am hoping some members have experience with this and can recommend a good quality unit. I did a search and learned a bunch about fitment issues and other starter related maladies, but I just want to know what is the bests unit to buy.
Thanks everyone. Michael

Posted by: burton73 Aug 17 2017, 10:59 AM

I was over at AASE sales looking and I saw this. Not sure if it is good but there you have it.

Bob B

https://www.aasesales.com/collections/new-products

(New) 911/912/930 Aluminum Lightweight High-Torque Starter - 1965-86
$250.00

Posted by: GeorgeRud Aug 17 2017, 11:56 AM

Many of the starter problems are actually inadequate voltage getting to the starter solenoidas the ignition switches get old. Have you tried adding the Ford solenoid into the circuit (as described in other posts) and checking that the ground strap is making a good connection? The Bosch starters can be rebuilt and provide excellent service.

Posted by: 914Sixer Aug 17 2017, 12:19 PM

Run a bigger cable gauge from starter to battery, replace ground strap.

Posted by: Cairo94507 Aug 17 2017, 01:29 PM

Thanks to all who have replied thus far.

OK - let me be a bit clearer in my request. My car is not running. It is being rust and body corrected by Kent in Torrance, CA, after being disassembled over 5 years ago by another.

I have an '87 3,2 freshly rebuilt and never run. I need a starter for that motor before the engine goes in the car - not in the very near future, but in the near future I hope.

So, I also have a NOS 914-6 wiring harness going in the car too. I expect the wiring will be perfect when installed since the harness is new in the box. However, I have heard many comment that a high torque starter is better on the engine as it fires up with less cranking. If I have to buy a starter, I would rather get the hi-torque starter right from the beginning. So that is why I am looking for real-world recommendations of Hi-torque starters. Thanks and sorry I didn't explain myself better in the initial posting.

Posted by: kgruen2 Aug 17 2017, 02:36 PM

Consider this: I was told a high torque starter is high torque because it turns the engine over at half the speed of a standard starter, 200 rpm vs. 400 rpm. When it's time to start your engine, it will take forever to circulate the oil, unless pre-primed. I opted to go for the standard starter in my car with a freshly rebuilt engine. Just a thought.

Posted by: stanthedog Aug 17 2017, 02:52 PM

Might consider having your starter rewound to 6 or 8v. very popular years ago for big v8's. some bug people still run 6v starters on their big motors.

Posted by: RJMII Aug 17 2017, 03:02 PM

I'm about to post a high torque starter in the classified section. It spins my 3.0 liter just fine, and almost as many RPM as when it is at a low idle. It was worth the $300 or however many dollars I spent on it, it just won't work with my Boxster S 6 speed.