Re: BB Mini-Starter Recommendation
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The one that I used was recommended by many on here, was just a parts store replacement for a late 90's (IIRC) truck. Turns over fast, lifetime warranty, for about $120 or so. People have had success with these on everything from SB daily drivers, to BB race motors, and everything in between. A lot of ppl will say not to use the parts store stuff, but I've always had good luck with them, and I love the fact that I'll never have to buy another one because of the liftime warranty roe 
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Re: BB Mini-Starter Recommendation
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The one that I used was recommended by many on here, was just a parts store replacement for a late 90's (IIRC) truck. Turns over fast, lifetime warranty, for about $120 or so. People have had success with these on everything from SB daily drivers, to BB race motors, and everything in between. A lot of ppl will say not to use the parts store stuff, but I've always had good luck with them, and I love the fact that I'll never have to buy another one because of the liftime warranty
roe
Do you remember which brand starter it was?
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Re: BB Mini-Starter Recommendation
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09/07/11 01:33 PM
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It was a Duralast. I had to do very minimal grinding on the case of the starter and its been great. Starts faster than the stocker could even dream of.
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Re: BB Mini-Starter Recommendation
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Well my mini-started went out on my Charger (so my body man says) and I find myself in the market for a new one.
I need a decent mini-starter that won't be captured by the headers. The old mini starter was a 440 source special which was not captured afer I ground a tiny bit of metal off of one edge.
The engine is a high-compression BB400 in a '73 Charger with stock(ish) suspension. the only thing that has really changed down there is it currently has Hedman headers (1 3/4" pri) and 3" exhaust. I may be going to TTI's later but for right now, the Hedman's stay.
Can you guys recommend a good source for a mini starter that would work with my combo? I am not necessarily looking for cheapest here but I don't want to spend a ton of money ($200+) either.
Thanks in Advance!!
I had a local rebuilder rebuild mine for about 65$
I get them from the u-pull for 14$,all good and only had to have the one rebuilt after the first yr with it.
at the parts store I ask for one for a 93 Dak 5.2 engine or any mid 90s truck/van
dont go to new as the wireing changed to the batt wire and a plug in deal,I had to clip/splice the plug onto my 85 truck.
and the others with have an extetion/adaptor piece you will remove and use the 2 studs on the starter.
IMHO,I would check to see if yours could be rebuilt local for less $
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Re: BB Mini-Starter Recommendation
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09/07/11 02:41 PM
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The one in my 12.5 440 is Advanced reman for a 360 Ram.Fits with TTI 2 inch and scattershield.Been in 15 years and no problems.My son runs a Source in his 413.Been in 3 years with 2 1/8 headers and no problems.Rocky
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Re: BB Mini-Starter Recommendation
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09/07/11 03:21 PM
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You cant go wrong with having someone rebuild it either. Personally, I like the security of knowing that I have a lifetime warranty from nation wide parts store chain (autozone), that will replace it for free if it ever goes out. But they seem to hardly ever fail so you may not feel you need the warranty.
PS: if do go with a parts store re-man I suggest Autozone because thier computers are connected. Because of that you dont have to have the receipt for your warranty to be honored. Any store in the nation can pull up your warranty by your phone#. Places like NAPA and Advance dont have connected computers so you have to have the reciept with you to prove purchase. I have the same liftime warranty on my alternator, brake pads...etc. All with Autozone and its honored anywhere in the country.
Last edited by roe; 09/07/11 03:26 PM.
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Re: BB Mini-Starter Recommendation
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You cant go wrong with having someone rebuild it either. Personally, I like the security of knowing that I have a lifetime warranty from nation wide parts store chain (autozone), that will replace it for free if it ever goes out. But they seem to hardly ever fail so you may not feel you need the warranty.
PS: if do go with a parts store re-man I suggest Autozone because thier computers are connected. Because of that you dont have to have the receipt for your warranty to be honored. Any store in the nation can pull up your warranty by your phone#. Places like NAPA and Advance dont have connected computers so you have to have the reciept with you to prove purchase. I have the same liftime warranty on my alternator, brake pads...etc. All with Autozone and its honored anywhere in the country.
Got mine from Autozone. I like lifetime warranties too. Asked for a NEW starter for a 1992 5.2 Dakota PU. Took the extension cap off and it bolted right up. Been on there for over 7 years now. Much quicker starts with it. Turns the engine over faster.
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Re: BB Mini-Starter Recommendation
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09/08/11 10:56 AM
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Like said above. I have two, one from a 92 1 ton van and from an 89 pickup. Both are different sizes though, and now not like the old big ones. I had pictures of them laying around some where.
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Re: BB Mini-Starter Recommendation
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Like said above. I have two, one from a 92 1 ton van and from an 89 pickup. Both are different sizes though, and now not like the old big ones. I had pictures of them laying around some where.
Which one was the smaller one?
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Re: BB Mini-Starter Recommendation
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09/11/11 08:32 AM
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The parts store minis are no hassle. You literally grind for about 2 minutes just for clearance. You unbolt a little plastic adapter where the electrical connections are, and there is a set of studs under that plastic adapter that the stock wiring in your classic will fit right onto. Then you bolt it up and have the fastest starting classic you've ever seen.
I think the starter I have now is exactly what you are referring to. I had to grind a corner off of mine to make it work and take the adapter off the two studs. I guess I was just wondering if there was a way to not have to grind at all. I am just concerned that if I grind at the case to clearance, will they try and not honor the warranty and/or not accept the core?
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I have a Power Master mini starter on my 440 in my 63 and we have a Dakota mini starter on my sons 400 in his Dart. Both work good and seem to spin the engines over at about the same speed. And both have been on the cars for more them 5 years. Ron
Thnaks for the information. I was a bit concerned a rebuilt OEM 318 mini-starter might not have the "oomph" to turn over a hi-comp 499 BB but it sounds like it works for you.
I am going to go with TTI exhaust once the car is back from the body shop and all purty. Maybe they won't have any clearance issues like the Hedmans do...
I saw Summit had a 4.4:1 gear reduction starter (the traditional mini-starter is 4.0:1 I think) which means it might be even smaller? I was just wondering if this would eliminate all my clearancing issues entirely.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PWM-9513/
Thoughts, experiences with this unit? I am leaning towards the parts store unit but I want to check all my options guys.
Thanks for all the great information! 
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