Starter Solenoid Switch?

Undeadknight26 · Oct 29, 2015

I have to replace my starter solenoid switch but I saw two, the performance starter solenoid switch and the regular solenoid switch. Which would should I get?

Boosted92LX · Oct 29, 2015

Undeadknight26 said:
I have to replace my starter solenoid switch but I saw two, the performance starter solenoid switch and the regular solenoid switch. Which would should I get?

Well, if you want the car to be faster, you should definitely get the performance solenoid....

Adieu · Oct 29, 2015

Undeadknight26 said:
I have to replace my starter solenoid switch but I saw two, the performance starter solenoid switch and the regular solenoid switch. Which would should I get?

Are you sure it wasn't regular and "premium"?

There's just not any way to really get more "performance" out of one, but most parts stores have a "premium" option made of better materials. Honestly, most of the parts store solenoids are about the same, you've got about a 50/50 chance of it lasting for years or hanging in the "on" position mere days after installation. I usually just order Motorcraft for the peace of mind.

Undeadknight26 · Oct 29, 2015

Hmm...Well this still doesn't really give me an answer...The premium one lasts longer than the regular one so I guess I should get that one? And yeah I wasn't sure how the hell a starter solenoid would have increased my performance any lol.

Undeadknight26 · Oct 29, 2015

Never mind they have this:
Amazon product ASIN B000CIEJUMView: http://www.amazon.com/ACCEL-40200-Ultra-Starter-Solenoid/dp/B000CIEJUM

And the OEM replacement one...Which one should I get?

Adieu · Oct 29, 2015

If you're still running EFI, you want one that looks like this:
http://amzn.com/B0067ULY7A
If you run the old-style solenoid, it will cause computer problems due to the lack of diode that the newer style solenoids have that prevents feedback. (So I was told by one of my instructors many years ago at a CTI class.)

If you've switched to a carburetor it doesn't really matter which you're running.

stykthyn · Oct 29, 2015

I recommend the one with the longer stud terminals. I forget the part number. It's been a while.

mikestang63 · Oct 29, 2015

get a FORD starter solenoid. Trust me. Do not get an aftermarket one.

stykthyn · Oct 29, 2015

mikestang63 said:
get a FORD starter solenoid. Trust me. Do not get an aftermarket one.

Agreed. Replace any electronics with motorcraft units when possible. It's worth spending the money up front.

Starter Solenoid Switch?

Undeadknight26

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Boosted92LX

It's only an inch or two. What's the big deal?

Adieu

Easy there, this ain't a dating site.

Undeadknight26

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Undeadknight26

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Adieu

Easy there, this ain't a dating site.

stykthyn

I want to measure mine. It doesn't look that tall.

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stykthyn

I want to measure mine. It doesn't look that tall.

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It's only an inch or two. What's the big deal?

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I want to measure mine. It doesn't look that tall.

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