Opinions on the best mini-starter - Page 2

63corvette · 07-06-2010, 09:01 PM

Meziere without a doubt.
The family races and uses their own products.
My 2 Cents
Rick Cates

Jeff Lee · 07-06-2010, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael Compton

The starter on my S/S car is from Greg Porter at GPE Competition Starters. He is a racer and builds a great starter. No problems on my end with his stuff. He can be reached at 405-340-8986. If he is not available, Tony can help you.

I've only had one Tilton on my AMX and after about 7-8 years of use I had to replace the spring and pinion gear (if that's what it is called). Cost me $125 for the parts and only a few minutes to replace it on my own.
Great starter and I did get my money's worth!

My new engine required a larger gear because I went to a smaller flywheel. So it's a custom. I called Greg Porter and told him "no rush" as the engine is far from done. It arrived about 7 days later! I haven't used it yet but I think it will crank over a diesel, it's still a mini and the price was right. I would suggest a call to Greg.

Rich Biebel · 07-07-2010, 05:35 AM

Avoid the Jeg's branded starters. I bought one and the drive slipped almost from day one. I thought it was initially a mesh issue but after some investigation I realized the drive was the problem. Installed a new drive and it works fine now......

Never had an issue with either an East Coast or Tiltons. Big Block engines with high compression on gas or alcohol injected.

rallye bob · 07-07-2010, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by kenny wigington

i dont know if any of you have ever used a cvr before. I have bought 3, for 3 different vehicles, and havent replaced one yet. Its not super small, but it is smaller than a stock starter. It's cranked a 13 to1 bbc for 4 yr s now, and had one on my duster for 5 yrs, and one has been on my cutlass for 4 yrs. Been good to me...

Barnett has them.

x2

jasondearduff · 07-08-2010, 04:26 PM

a AC delco starter from a vortec chevrolet pickup is a good choice for a chevy v-8. it is small comes with a heat sheild and you can get one just about anywhere.

SGSST109E · 07-10-2010, 10:55 AM

Call Frank at Franks Auto Electic in Kearny, NJ. Frank makes a great mini with a 9310 pinion.

Steve Calabro · 07-10-2010, 01:22 PM

Frank passed away last year.

Run to Rund · 07-11-2010, 12:25 AM

check out www.robbmcperformance.com

07-11-2010, 07:53 AM

Tilton, I bought the one for my car used in 2002. Still works, just had to replace the drive return spring last year. Spring and retainer cost 27$ My brother used to Work for IROC that is now gone. He told me stories of when they used to load the cars in the trailer, they would put the trans in 1st gear and use the starter to move up and into the trailer. They are the best

THE LEGEND · 07-18-2010, 07:59 PM

I use the HOUSE OF PAYNE starter. They are built by Mark Payne that runs Top Sportsman. Very good piece and reasonably priced too. I got his number in the trailer will post it tommorrow.
Chip

07-06-2010, 09:01 PM	#11
63corvette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Canyon, Tx Posts: 552 Likes: 128 Liked 359 Times in 103 Posts	Re: Opinions on the best mini-starter Meziere without a doubt. The family races and uses their own products. My 2 Cents Rick Cates

07-07-2010, 05:35 AM	#13
Rich Biebel VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern New Jersey suburbs Posts: 2,314 Likes: 25 Liked 544 Times in 213 Posts	Re: Opinions on the best mini-starter Avoid the Jeg's branded starters. I bought one and the drive slipped almost from day one. I thought it was initially a mesh issue but after some investigation I realized the drive was the problem. Installed a new drive and it works fine now...... Never had an issue with either an East Coast or Tiltons. Big Block engines with high compression on gas or alcohol injected. __________________ Rich Biebel S/C 1479 Stock 147R

07-08-2010, 04:26 PM	#15
jasondearduff Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 30 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Opinions on the best mini-starter a AC delco starter from a vortec chevrolet pickup is a good choice for a chevy v-8. it is small comes with a heat sheild and you can get one just about anywhere.

07-10-2010, 10:55 AM	#16
SGSST109E Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 351 Likes: 62 Liked 126 Times in 61 Posts	Re: Opinions on the best mini-starter Call Frank at Franks Auto Electic in Kearny, NJ. Frank makes a great mini with a 9310 pinion. Last edited by SGSST109E; 07-10-2010 at 11:05 AM.

07-10-2010, 01:22 PM	#17
Steve Calabro Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 198 Likes: 225 Liked 43 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Opinions on the best mini-starter Frank passed away last year. __________________ Steve Calabro 1199 STK, SS

07-11-2010, 12:25 AM	#18
Run to Rund Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 583 Likes: 8 Liked 54 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Opinions on the best mini-starter check out www.robbmcperformance.com

07-11-2010, 07:53 AM	#19
Todd Hoven Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Opinions on the best mini-starter Tilton, I bought the one for my car used in 2002. Still works, just had to replace the drive return spring last year. Spring and retainer cost 27$ My brother used to Work for IROC that is now gone. He told me stories of when they used to load the cars in the trailer, they would put the trans in 1st gear and use the starter to move up and into the trailer. They are the best

07-18-2010, 07:59 PM	#20
THE LEGEND VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Fayetteville, n.c. Posts: 1,411 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Opinions on the best mini-starter I use the HOUSE OF PAYNE starter. They are built by Mark Payne that runs Top Sportsman. Very good piece and reasonably priced too. I got his number in the trailer will post it tommorrow. Chip