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GranTorinoSport
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Posted: 29-October-2012 at 7:35AM |
Looking for starter recommendations for my 521 install w/ C6 Auto Trans. I will have headers.
First thoughts that come to mind are: 1. RobbMc 2. mid-90's F-250 Motorcraft Starter (from RockAuto). 3. Powermaster I am most inclined to option #2. The Motorcraft ones are not cheap, but would likely be the best factory style replacement starter. Edited by GranTorinoSport - 29-October-2012 at 7:42AM |
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MarkGubinski
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You need a mini high torque starter that can deal with the heat. Tilton is best but expensive. Powermaster is good. That's what I'm using now.
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GranTorinoSport
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Powermaster "XS Torque" looks like what you are referring to.
I have a Powermaster started in my pickup, but of course it is just the stock style one, but it is very good. For all the problems I have had with the engine in that pickup, the starter is certainly one of the better parts. And I have had good luck with their alternators over the years. |
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Psquare75
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I've used these guys.
With your options, I'd go with #2 Edited by Psquare75 - 30-October-2012 at 6:17AM |
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Whichever one you use, Paul, do what I did and put a heat wrap on it. If nothing else it will prolong the life of it. Mine attaches with Velcro and hasn't blown off yet, and the way I drive, that's saying something...
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GranTorinoSport
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Just to close out this topic, I opted for the powermaster xs torque mini starter. Not installed yet of course but it is small and has significant adjustment capability, and I have always had good luck with powermaster products.
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