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Meziere without a doubt.
The family races and uses their own products.
My 2 Cents
Rick Cates

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I've only had one Tilton on my AMX and after about 7-8 years of use I had to replace the spring and pinion gear (if that's what it is called). Cost me $125 for the parts and only a few minutes to replace it on my own.
Great starter and I did get my money's worth!

My new engine required a larger gear because I went to a smaller flywheel. So it's a custom. I called Greg Porter and told him "no rush" as the engine is far from done. It arrived about 7 days later! I haven't used it yet but I think it will crank over a diesel, it's still a mini and the price was right. I would suggest a call to Greg.

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Avoid the Jeg's branded starters. I bought one and the drive slipped almost from day one. I thought it was initially a mesh issue but after some investigation I realized the drive was the problem. Installed a new drive and it works fine now......

Never had an issue with either an East Coast or Tiltons. Big Block engines with high compression on gas or alcohol injected.

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a AC delco starter from a vortec chevrolet pickup is a good choice for a chevy v-8. it is small comes with a heat sheild and you can get one just about anywhere.

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Call Frank at Franks Auto Electic in Kearny, NJ. Frank makes a great mini with a 9310 pinion.

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Frank passed away last year.

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check out www.robbmcperformance.com

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Tilton, I bought the one for my car used in 2002. Still works, just had to replace the drive return spring last year. Spring and retainer cost 27$ My brother used to Work for IROC that is now gone. He told me stories of when they used to load the cars in the trailer, they would put the trans in 1st gear and use the starter to move up and into the trailer. They are the best

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I use the HOUSE OF PAYNE starter. They are built by Mark Payne that runs Top Sportsman. Very good piece and reasonably priced too. I got his number in the trailer will post it tommorrow.
Chip