Looking for a Hi-torque starter, recommendations appreciated |
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Looking for a Hi-torque starter, recommendations appreciated |
Cairo94507 |
Aug 17 2017, 10:31 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,713 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
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 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) |
burton73 |
Aug 17 2017, 10:59 AM
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burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,494 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California |
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 |
GeorgeRud |
Aug 17 2017, 11:56 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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.
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914Sixer |
Aug 17 2017, 12:19 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,870 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Run a bigger cable gauge from starter to battery, replace ground strap.
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Cairo94507 |
Aug 17 2017, 01:29 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,713 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
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. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
kgruen2 |
Aug 17 2017, 02:36 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 109 Joined: 22-February 15 From: Prescott, Az. Member No.: 18,459 Region Association: Southwest Region |
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.
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stanthedog |
Aug 17 2017, 02:52 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 24 Joined: 3-February 11 From: portland, Or. Member No.: 12,656 Region Association: None |
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.
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RJMII |
Aug 17 2017, 03:02 PM
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Jim McIntosh Group: Members Posts: 3,125 Joined: 11-September 07 From: Sandy, Utah Member No.: 8,112 Region Association: None |
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.
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