Crash Dummy

Is anyone using one of the CVR protorque starters on their C-3? I was looking at their Pt# 5323. And if so, what problems(if any) did you have with header or oil pan clearance? I'm going back in with Sanderson CC-1 headers(pic below), so I wouldn't think that would be any problem. Or will it? Any help would be appreciated.

Monty

I've been running that starter for about 4 years, on 3 different engines. Works every time, never had a single problem with it. It's got plenty of adjustability.

Crash Dummy

Monty,

Thanks for the answer. I've been looking at the GM high torque mini starters and the CVR. One other question... I have a new 168 tooth flex plate sitting in the garage. Will that work well with the CVR starter and would it be best to upgrade? I'm only running 9.8:1 compression, so it's not as if I will be attempting to turn over something pretty radical.

Armstrong

I've also got that starter on mine and had no problems. I did have to remove the spark plug wire shield on one side but I was gonna remove em both anyway so no big deal. Hella good price

gkull

I don't have the Summit cat. in front of me to tell you which protoque I own. It the one for prostock type motors up to 17:1 C/R.

I have always run 168 tooth. The starters last longer and it really zings the motor up fast. Don't be alarmed if your only getting a little over 60% engaugement. I've also never had any kind of heat soak problems and I use Hooker S/C 1 3/4

Crash Dummy

Like usual.... a great forum to find out if something will work(or will not). Thanks to the answers from everyone. I'm sold on the CVR and will get it headed this way.

SanDiegoPaul

I called my local rebuilder and asked for a HT starter wehn I put my engine in. What I got was a gear-reduction unit that was very small and light compared to the OEM starter. So small in fact that I didn't even need to put a heat sheild over it for header protection.

Unfortunately it was not a boxed unit - they delivered to the shop and I exchanged my core - so I can't give ya the brand name though. My cost at The Dyno Shop was 95.00 and it is a NEW unit not reman.

(They still wanted the core though) :lol:

I can certainly say that these 1,000 or so miles I have driven with it have been completely uneventful. And that's a good thing! :blueangel: Even when I cranked it for an extended period so as to prime the motor before starting (and the batt had been sitting for two weeks losing it's charge) the thing cranked over "just Bitchin' " and I have no regrets. Not a one.

If ya want, I'll call them Monday and get the brand name. :yesnod:


[Modified by SanDiegoPaul, 4:58 PM 1/25/2003]

Wrecked82

I bought a CVR Protorque on Monty's comments two years ago, and 45K miles later, still like the Energizer Bunny.

Crash Dummy

Paul,

Thanks for the offer, but I placed the order for the CVR starter after all the feedback here. Maybe someone else is looking for a starter and will take you up on it.

Again... thanks to everyone.