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Starter time, which one is right for me

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carbed87

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well my starter has recently been sticking a lot, i carry a hammer just in case, but i haven't used it yet. Im planning on ordering an aftermarket starter from sumitt or jegs tonight, and was wondering which one wouls be best for my application. im not going to have long tubes, and it's eventually going to be a nice HCI 302 or 306, but for now it's pretty much stock. Is there anything specific i should be looking at. I only want to do this once, so i'd like a starter that gets the job done and will last a while. can someone direct me in the right direction. i've been seeing these high torque mini starters, but dont know if they're really needed for my car or not. anyways any light she don the topic would really help me out. thanks guys.
 

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I bought the Ford Racing Mini-Starter. It comes with new cables because it uses two instead of one. It is a lot lighter so it's easier to put in.
 
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the mini starters need to be wired differently, but it is worth it. they are like the type found on 92-up 5.0's (91-up?). anyway, they are smaller, lighter, provide more header clearance and resistance to heat.
 

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well im not much of a wiring genious, so it'd have to go in pretty easy
 

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You sure it's the starter? What're the symptoms?
 

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carbed87 said:
well im not much of a wiring genious, so it'd have to go in pretty easy
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It's very easy. It comes with directions. There is no cutting, splicing or anything. I am still trying to figure out wiring the 3G, so I am no electrician. The only problem I had was the loop on the cable that connects to the starter relay didn't fit, so I had to file the hole out a little.
 
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f4fntm said:
You sure it's the starter? What're the symptoms?
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read the original post, his starter is sticking
 

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so should i just get the FRPP one. im gonna be ordering one tonight
 

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I got the FRPP mini starter for my 82, and its been great. Easy install, much more power for starting.
 

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so is this the one i need:

http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10001_10002_750400_-1_11221
 
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yep
 

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Just picked up the Hi-Torque Mini starter this weekend from PA-Performance for $135. It's an awesome peice and went on in about 30 mins. Excellent! Also got the PA-Perf. 130 AMP Alternator. Very pleased
 

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MeanGreen said:
Just picked up the Hi-Torque Mini starter this weekend from PA-Performance for $135. It's an awesome peice and went on in about 30 mins. Excellent! Also got the PA-Perf. 130 AMP Alternator. Very pleased
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could you link me to it.
 

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could you link me to it.
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http://www.pa-performance.com/display.asp?sku=4

 

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sweet, just ordered one. thanks man!
 

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sweet, just ordered one. thanks man!
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Yep Yep Good luck man
 
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