Corvette_fetish

According to a relative who works at a local Chevy dealer, a person in their parts dept. told him a high torque mini starter is a bad idea for my Vette because it is STRICTLY for race cars, and is only good for 12 to 15 starts before it needs replacement. Now, my standard started is going bad, and I've been told it's because of it's close proximity to my after market headers "frying" it. It was suggested by my racing friends that I should get a high torque mini starter because it can handle the heat better, and therefor last longer. Well, I bought a high torque mini starter from different Chevy dealer (but have not installed it yet) before my relative told me it was only good for 12 to 15 starts. Now, this sounds absurd to me. I mean, a high end Tilton high torque mini starter costs hundreds, so I cant believe it would only be good for a few starts. Will a high torque mini starter last and work better for me than a standard starter?


[Modified by Corvette_fetish, 8:03 PM 9/9/2003]

BB wowbagger

That sounds really :skep:
I`ve used my Ministarter for a couple of years and it works like a charm.. :cheers:

RLaFarge

:iagree:
All I have ever heard is good things about them, I have yet to hear any one day it was a bad idea installing one. After I get mine back from the exhaust shop that is the next thing I am installing. That way I dont have to worry about heat soak at all.

Crash Dummy

Whatever you do.... make sure you overrate the starter compared to your engine. I put a Powermaster high-torque mini-starter rated at 10:1 compression on my '74 engine(355CI/427HP) w/ 9.8:1 pistons and after about 6-8 times of turning the motor it seriously gets hot & overloaded. Pay the extra money for one that is rated to 12:1-14:1 compression.

Paul L

Three years and 100s of starts. Still going strong.

Vettastic

After MUCH searching and questioning of people on and off the forum, we went with this: http://www.mean-green.com/
Works like a charm, guaranteed unconditionally for 2 years, and have a heck of a lot more than 15 starts on it. :lol:
There is no cranking at all with this thing. Even a perfect working stock style starter cranks an engine a little. This thing seems like it turns the engine over before I even turn the key! :D

Stewart's74

Its no wonder I never ever take my car to the Chevy dealership. I wouldnt even let those guys put air in the tires.
Tell your relative to stop talking to that parts department guy asap, his stupidity is like a bad virus.
Having said that, My mini starter cranks like a **** and has lasted at least 16-20 starts. :p:

Corvette_fetish

Wow, had no idea I should be considering such things. Unfortunately I already purchased one from Chevrolet (identical to the one pictured in this string). Oh well, at least I'll have this info to keep in mind for next time. Thanks!

Corvette_fetish

This is the same one I purchased from Chevrolet. Good to hear that it's giving you so much trouble free service. They claim it works with all pre '96 350's, so I assume, or at least hope it will match well with my transplanted L98. Guess we will see ...

java0881

i just gor one off of ebay,installed it last weekend,cranks like charm and i like the COOL SOUND it makes :thumbs:

79MakoL82

I bought a CVR from Jeg's for my Z28 with a 383 and 10.5:1 CR. Works like a charm after MANY starts (enough that I couldn't even tell you how many). Had to make the change due to heat/header problems. Haven't had a problem since and cranks every time.

SmokedTires

I replaced my stock style starter this summer with a Jegs mini high torque starter and it works like a charm. Aside from the extra $$$, it's been a good choice so far ;) .

Ask your relative or where you bought the starter what kind of warrantee comes with it. It would seem they could only warantee it for a week if you drove the car to and from work for a week (2x7=14 starts).

Wrecked82

A few years ago I was going through stock starters about every 6 months. Then got a Protorque Mini Starter and also wrapped it with a reflective blanket. Now, 3 years later and 60,000 miles later, starts like the day I bought it.

A C

That's the one I have too, only all chrome. I have 11:1 compression, and this thing has had no trouble at all. An added benefit is the mini is quite a bit lighter than the heavy stock unit.

Budman68

I used one off of a late model van/truck. Little son of gun spins up fast and sounds cool.

Twin_Turbo

If this BS were to be true I'd be really in the boonies, I have a Tilton XLT mini starter, even smaller than the one Paul posted so I guess I'll be able to start 3 times or so :lol: :eek: :jester

jdunne

Me too,those Tiltons are are marvellous piece of work.....john :chevy :iagree:

Corvette_fetish

SWEET! Tiltons are awesome. Those will be the best 3 starts you'll ever have! lol

Twin_Turbo

The tilton is so small it's almost unbelievable, it's about 1/2 the size of the bulky stock thing and you can literlly pick it up with 2 fingers.

I could use a little space w/ the downpipes running close to the starter, it would mean frequent starter replacement otherwise

norvalwilhelm

Ive had my mini starter for years and hundreds of starts with never a problem.
Can you believe anyone would make a starter good for only 12-15 starts? Really?