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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Engine/Drivetrain => Topic started by: 81GMCBILL on September 16, 2014, 09:32:33 pm

Title: Starter for SB > high torque
Post by: 81GMCBILL on September 16, 2014, 09:32:33 pm: Has anybody had any luck with one of those "high" torque (smaller-lighter)starters. If so, can you
tell me good quality one that wont break the bank? I dont know if you can say the name of the company on
this forum though.
Title: Re: Starter for SB > high torque
Post by: bake74 on September 17, 2014, 07:22:12 am: I installed on in a 79 blazer before that I bought at O'reilly's auto parts for my son. They are more than regular starters though. You are going to have to price check and shop around if price is a issue.
They fit and work just fine.
Title: Re: Starter for SB > high torque
Post by: jaredts on September 17, 2014, 03:42:32 pm: I've had my DB Electrical SDR0031-L gear reduction starter on my truck for over 2-1/2 years and it still works perfectly. It's actually cheaper than most parts store starters. Turns the engine over so much faster. I was so happy with it that I bought a similar starter from them for my Tahoe recently when its starter went out. That saved me something like $70. Very happy customer.
Title: Re: Starter for SB > high torque
Post by: 81GMCBILL on September 17, 2014, 06:31:31 pm: JaredTS - that starter you mentioned from DB Electrical looks to be a great find and cost.
thanks for the info. !!
Title: Re: Starter for SB > high torque
Post by: thefarmboy21 on September 18, 2014, 09:33:42 am: I bought mine at a swap meet a few years ago that mostly sold pro comp stuff......all the sticker says is hitachi, but it was on my derby car motor for 7ish years and now on my DD (86 K20) it whirls over fast every time. Even had the motor so hot it had 5lb oil psi and temp gauge was pegged for 45mins AFTER I shut it off.
Title: Re: Starter for SB > high torque
Post by: 81GMCBILL on September 20, 2014, 07:08:52 pm: I thats another thing i was wondering.... if they are affected by the heat (selinoid) click.
but yea - its sounds like you've had good luck with yours - 7 years is great -for a SB starter.
Title: Re: Starter for SB > high torque
Post by: Dan75k20 on September 21, 2014, 02:58:25 pm: I use a starter from a 1994 k 2500 its smaller and like 75 bucks works great
Title: Re: Starter for SB > high torque
Post by: Ds2014 on October 10, 2014, 11:39:54 am: I just bought one from summit racing it was around $110. It's a lil smaller than the stock but spins my 10.5:1 408 just fine