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Re: Who all uses the Mini Starter? [Re: HealthServices] #239650 03/02/09 11:23 PM 03/02/09 11:23 PM
Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 268 Arizona jsully enthusiast
jsully enthusiast Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 268 Arizona	Quote: Quote: From what I can tell the electrical connections are in a different spot compared to the original. Anyone have a pic of 1 mounted in car on a SB? From what I can tell, it looks like the cable would need to go in front of the exhaust instead of behind? Pull the black plastic/copper extension off. There are only a couple brands of headers that this type of starter will not work with. Unfortunately I have one of those brands. I am building a 440 (Challenger) with 1 7/8" tubes (Hooker). Is this one of 'the brands'?

Re: Who all uses the Mini Starter? [Re: BDW] #239651 03/02/09 11:25 PM 03/02/09 11:25 PM
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Anonymous Unregistered A	Quote: Quote: Quote: From what I can tell the electrical connections are in a different spot compared to the original. Anyone have a pic of 1 mounted in car on a SB? From what I can tell, it looks like the cable would need to go in front of the exhaust instead of behind? Pull the black plastic/copper extension off. There are only a couple brands of headers that this type of starter will not work with. Unfortunately I have one of those brands. Someone out there must have a pic of an installed mini-starter. I'm begging you guys, someone go out to your car and snap pic. Please I don't have headers, I have HP manifolds. I also have the JY swap from a 90-something ram. I could get a pic if that's what your looking for?

Re: Who all uses the Mini Starter? #239652 03/02/09 11:37 PM 03/02/09 11:37 PM
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Anonymous Unregistered A	Quote: Quote: Quote: Quote: From what I can tell the electrical connections are in a different spot compared to the original. Anyone have a pic of 1 mounted in car on a SB? From what I can tell, it looks like the cable would need to go in front of the exhaust instead of behind? Pull the black plastic/copper extension off. There are only a couple brands of headers that this type of starter will not work with. Unfortunately I have one of those brands. Someone out there must have a pic of an installed mini-starter. I'm begging you guys, someone go out to your car and snap pic. Please I don't have headers, I have HP manifolds. I also have the JY swap from a 90-something ram. I could get a pic if that's what your looking for? Here is mine with HP manifolds...

Re: Who all uses the Mini Starter? #239653 03/03/09 12:03 AM 03/03/09 12:03 AM
Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 7,759 So Cal HealthServices Why would you even post that?
HealthServices Why would you even post that? Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 7,759 So Cal	Quote: Quote: Quote: Quote: Quote: From what I can tell the electrical connections are in a different spot compared to the original. Anyone have a pic of 1 mounted in car on a SB? From what I can tell, it looks like the cable would need to go in front of the exhaust instead of behind? Pull the black plastic/copper extension off. There are only a couple brands of headers that this type of starter will not work with. Unfortunately I have one of those brands. Someone out there must have a pic of an installed mini-starter. I'm begging you guys, someone go out to your car and snap pic. Please I don't have headers, I have HP manifolds. I also have the JY swap from a 90-something ram. I could get a pic if that's what your looking for? Here is mine with HP manifolds... Picture from above. Not a lot of room between the hot lug and the block so install with the battery disconnected. It's not a big deal one installed though. Allen Here's a novel idea, let's not throw a bunch of parts at the car hoping it will fix the problem and instead spend a little time diagnosing it first. Life was a little easier when I was just a wrench.

Re: Who all uses the Mini Starter? [Re: jsully] #239654 03/03/09 12:14 AM 03/03/09 12:14 AM
Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 7,759 So Cal HealthServices Why would you even post that?
HealthServices Why would you even post that? Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 7,759 So Cal	Quote: Quote: Quote: From what I can tell the electrical connections are in a different spot compared to the original. Anyone have a pic of 1 mounted in car on a SB? From what I can tell, it looks like the cable would need to go in front of the exhaust instead of behind? Pull the black plastic/copper extension off. There are only a couple brands of headers that this type of starter will not work with. Unfortunately I have one of those brands. I am building a 440 (Challenger) with 1 7/8" tubes (Hooker). Is this one of 'the brands'? the big tube TTI and the 2-1/8" tube slip tube hedman are two I know of. Short 440 source starter on the 2-1/8 hookers The Summit high torque. (longer version) Allen Here's a novel idea, let's not throw a bunch of parts at the car hoping it will fix the problem and instead spend a little time diagnosing it first. Life was a little easier when I was just a wrench.

Re: Who all uses the Mini Starter? [Re: HealthServices] #239655 03/03/09 11:05 AM 03/03/09 11:05 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 755 Oregon M moparmedic super stock
moparmedic super stock M Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 755 Oregon	I went to a locally owned parts store and their supplier discontinued supplying them with the old style starter. Now they only sell the rebuilt mini starters for around $40. Funny thing is, they will still take your old school core. I bought one from them, works great and more room! 1968 Coronet 1968 Charger 1966 A100 Pickup 1967 Barracuda 1970 Challenger 1972 Challenger 1973 Barracuda 2021 Ram 2500

Re: Who all uses the Mini Starter? [Re: moparmedic] #239656 03/03/09 11:40 AM 03/03/09 11:40 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,816 Alton, IL D Dakota_Don master
Dakota_Don master D Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,816 Alton, IL	I used the 440 source starter on my SB, after the JY started craped out,, The price is good at $89 bucks for a new starter..

Re: Who all uses the Mini Starter? [Re: Dakota_Don] #239657 03/03/09 12:34 PM 03/03/09 12:34 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 3,533 Indiana F Fury Fan master
Fury Fan master F Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 3,533 Indiana	Lots of folks saying JY starters are a better choice than junky rebuilt stuff, pontificating that OEM stuff of unknown age/condition is surely better. But where do the rebuilt ones come from? Duh, they come from OEM starters that died. And don't forget, rebuilt starters find their way into junkyards, too... As for JY being cheaper? For me the parts store is significantly closer, plus it saves me removal time on the JY vehicle. I take a core in with me and eliminate the return trip. Overall, parts store = cheaper to me. So I'd say flip a coin for where you get it -- only hindsight shows what's right. Parts I seek: driver doorpanel, 65 Sport Fury, prefer black, needs to be 7-8 on 10 scale, might buy set 16" x 6" Dodge truck wheel(s), from early 70s?, takes 9" dogdish - need for a research job so cheaper is better. 69-73 C-body caliper brackets and/or splashields Send a PM.

Re: Who all uses the Mini Starter? [Re: Fury Fan] #239658 03/03/09 01:28 PM 03/03/09 01:28 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 25,200 Upper Midwest M MoparforLife Too Many Posts
MoparforLife Too Many Posts M Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 25,200 Upper Midwest	Not for me. The JY I use has them off and they are tested. I have had reman go south too. IMO this starter is as close to bullet proof as they come. Over the years I have used many of them and only had 2 go out and one was a drive after many years and miles of short drive that is prone to going out on other starters with the same short drive frequent start ups and the other was a contact set that is a low buck easy repair and they go out on others as well. Do your own thing. Do what ever makes you feel good. Only trying to pass on a $$ saving info. For me I JY when I can and save a buck spend it else where.

Re: Who all uses the Mini Starter? [Re: MoparforLife] #239659 03/03/09 01:36 PM 03/03/09 01:36 PM
Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,195 Snowing in the north! D Dart 340 moparts member
Dart 340 moparts member D Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,195 Snowing in the north!	I have a mini on my Dart and here's the cold hard fact of the matter. When my good ol trusty Mopar starter died, It took me over an hour and a half to get the thing out because of the headers and steering linkage. I put in a cheapie mini that cranks my high lift cam - high compression really well AND there is now enough clearance that if I have to change it again, I can do it without pulling down any steering components or headers to do it. If it dies on the road, no big deal it' s 4 speed and I can push and pop it. Do I miss the Mopar whine, not really as it starts so fast now you don't hear the mini.

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