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  1. #1
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    Mini Starter

    Thinking of replacing the OEM Ford starter with a high torque mini starter. Can anyone using one of these recommend one make over another? I don't want to throw a dart at a catalog and pick one that others have found to be not up to par.

    Snow has finally melted enough for me to get into the garage and continue with the winter mods.

    - Jim -
    Jim Harding
    #4279512 - SA452 - TKO600
    #3004 - 302 - 4 speed
    La Plata, Maryland

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    Starter

    Jim:

    Dutton Performance in Alabama built my FE and installed a Powermaster XS Torque, part number PWM-9506 back in late 2004. So far it has worked perfectly (I just jinxed myself didn't I). I checked and Summit sells it for $237.95 plus SH & tax. They also have several other options.

    Stan
    427 Roadster #4279465
    Dutton Performance FE
    3:54/Tremec TKO 600
    Benicia, CA

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    starter

    I installed the same Powermaster 9506 as Stan. Only in use for 2 months, but works great so far.
    Gary

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    Thanks, two happy guys with the same starter Should narrow down my search.

    - Jim -
    Jim Harding
    #4279512 - SA452 - TKO600
    #3004 - 302 - 4 speed
    La Plata, Maryland

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jim Harding View Post
    Thinking of replacing the OEM Ford starter with a high torque mini starter. Can anyone using one of these recommend one make over another? I don't want to throw a dart at a catalog and pick one that others have found to be not up to par.

    - Jim -
    Jim,
    If you don't mind me asking.... why are you replacing your original starter?
    Phil

    427 Roadster, #4279436
    FE Specialties FE
    3:31 and Toploader (wide ratio)

    Roseville (N.Cal)

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    Phil- he's replacing it because the attachment bolts got some corrosion on them which put undue strain on block, slightly deformed the castings around the exhaust header manifolds and caused them to leak.

    Seriously, I have used a Tilton for about 7 years and have been extremely happy with it.

    Phil Souza

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    Quote Originally Posted by souzape View Post
    Phil- he's replacing it because the attachment bolts got some corrosion on them which put undue strain on block, slightly deformed the castings around the exhaust header manifolds and caused them to leak.

    Seriously, I have used a Tilton for about 7 years and have been extremely happy with it.

    Phil Souza
    Phil,
    Thanks for the clarification. How have you and Becky been?
    Phil

    427 Roadster, #4279436
    FE Specialties FE
    3:31 and Toploader (wide ratio)

    Roseville (N.Cal)

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    Quote Originally Posted by pgermond View Post
    Jim,
    If you don't mind me asking.... why are you replacing your original starter?
    Phil, have experienced the dreaded "heat soak" slow or no turn over issues. Heard the problem is just about non-existent with the mini. Plus, the last few months of the driving season I have not had any part failures...... so I got a few bucks in the cookie jar to spend on items on my wish list

    - Jim -

    OH.. and Phil, thanks on the Tilton experience.... and I'll have to check them bolts.... don't wanna have to go down the header gasket road too
    Jim Harding
    #4279512 - SA452 - TKO600
    #3004 - 302 - 4 speed
    La Plata, Maryland

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    Phil- we're doing great. Bram and his wife wife made us grandparents last Summer which has been a wonderful experience. Still need to get up and join you for one of your breakfast runs.

    Jim- the Tilton is especially nice in that you can "index" it to get it as far away from the headers as possible. I had serious problems with my Cleveland.

    Phil Souza

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    To The Souza's - Congratulations!!!!! Grand kids are the best
    Phil

    427 Roadster, #4279436
    FE Specialties FE
    3:31 and Toploader (wide ratio)

    Roseville (N.Cal)

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    Tilton

    I installed a Tilton during my build, 7 years now and still going strong with the original battery.
    Rick
    427 S/C , 427 Side-oiler, 4 Speed Close Ratio Top Loader, 3:73 Gear
    #4279405

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    Tilton

    A little more expensive but worth the costs!!!! 10 years and still strong as day one!!!!!

    Optima is the battery of choice also.....
    dickieboy7
    Unique 289FIA-Green
    351C-4V cobra jet
    Toploader
    did it myself..and fix it

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