Opinions on the best mini-starter
 

I know this should prob go in the tech section but I have to make a quick decision and I need some good advice.

I had a starter unexpectedly go bad this weekend (won't say what brand)... I had an old backup which worked fine.... but I want to buy a new one and I'd like to get some opinions on which one (or ones) are the best.

I went on Jegs & Summit and there are just too damn many now to choose....

Any help would be greatly appreciated

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Meziere....

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Angelo,
I use East Coast Auto Electric,very good starter. I have had there starter in the car four the past five years with no problem. good Price.

Bob Lasko
1134
SS/CS

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I've had good luck with Tilton. Not the cheapest ones though.

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Angelo,
With respect to the choices of the other qualified gentlemen that responded to your post.
I have had good luck with a CSR starter that I bought a couple of years ago for my Big Block Stocker.
I have had to replace the spring under the starter drive a couple of times though.
But CSR seems to have a better handle on that spring than some of the others do. They sell a replacement that is pretty darn good.
I have had to replace that darn thing every couple of races with some of the other big name starters of the same design.

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I dont know if any of you have ever used a CVR before. I have bought 3, for 3 different vehicles, and havent replaced one yet. Its not super small, but it is smaller than a stock starter. It's cranked a 13 to1 BBC for 4 yr s now, and had one on my Duster for 5 yrs, and one has been on my Cutlass for 4 yrs. Been good to me...

Barnett has them.

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I've had a Tilton on my car for the past 7 years or so with no problems at all. Sbc with 13.1 comp.

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Angelo my main man, especially after Lebanon Valley. I use an East Coast electric mini starter for the past 4 years and never a blip...Call me Cafe Picallo is on you this time.

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The starter on my S/S car is from Greg Porter at GPE Competition Starters. He is a racer and builds a great starter. No problems on my end with his stuff.

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A Tilton starter is all I have ever used. I have installed one on each new car of mine over the years (street and track), and have never replaced one. Because you know when a lesser part will let you down.....the final......for the money!

Wade Mahaffey