Opinions on the best mini-starter

Darrin Christen · 07-06-2010, 08:10 PM

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.

Joe DeMarzo · 07-06-2010, 08:19 PM

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.

Michael Compton · 07-06-2010, 08:27 PM

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.

Jeff Lee · 07-06-2010, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael Compton

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. He can be reached at 405-340-8986. If he is not available, Tony can help you.

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.

Rich Biebel · 07-07-2010, 05:35 AM

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.

Wade Mahaffey · 07-06-2010, 08:30 PM

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

63corvette · 07-06-2010, 09:01 PM

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

07-06-2010, 08:10 PM	#1
Darrin Christen Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Des Allemands, LA Posts: 365 Likes: 8 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Opinions on the best mini-starter 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. __________________ 4878 SS/GA 66CHEVY II

07-06-2010, 08:19 PM	#2
Joe DeMarzo Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Mahopac, NY Posts: 666 Likes: 48 Liked 113 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Opinions on the best mini-starter 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. __________________ Joe DeMarzo 1317 STK

07-06-2010, 08:27 PM	#3
Michael Compton Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Neosho, MO Posts: 215 Likes: 0 Liked 59 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Opinions on the best mini-starter 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.

07-07-2010, 05:35 AM	#5
Rich Biebel VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern New Jersey suburbs Posts: 2,315 Likes: 25 Liked 544 Times in 213 Posts	Re: Opinions on the best mini-starter 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. __________________ Rich Biebel S/C 1479 Stock 147R

07-06-2010, 08:30 PM	#6
Wade Mahaffey Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 581 Likes: 0 Liked 17 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Opinions on the best mini-starter 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

07-06-2010, 09:01 PM	#7
63corvette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Canyon, Tx Posts: 552 Likes: 128 Liked 359 Times in 103 Posts	Re: Opinions on the best mini-starter Meziere without a doubt. The family races and uses their own products. My 2 Cents Rick Cates

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