Smokin' starter!

nikon4u · Post by **nikon4u** » Wed Nov 21, 2007 7:41 am

I keep burning up my starter with my headers being as close as they are to it. What have you guys used to solve this? If the answer is a mini high-torque starter, then which one exactly. Should you wrap the headers, I have heard that will cause them to rust out quickly. I have seen starter wraps, but I wonder if that will cut off airflow to it, so is it better to wrap it or to leave it so it can get some air to cool it. I need some response soon because my starter is making some odd noises and I need to get a solution today

Fake Name · Post by **Fake Name** » Wed Nov 21, 2007 9:01 am

I'm using the Powermaster starter and I had my headers jet-hot ceramic coated inside and out. Bring your wallet. Here's the link:

http://www.powermastermotorsports.com/2 ... rters.html

$217 at Jegs

fn

nikon4u · Post by **nikon4u** » Wed Nov 21, 2007 9:15 am

Which one did you have? I found this one at jegs.
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stores/s ... 2_75380_-1

Fake Name · Post by **Fake Name** » Wed Nov 21, 2007 9:19 am

That link won't work, but it's a 9506 (I believe). Look at the Powermaster site to determine your application. I bought mine from a member here who had gone a different direction.
I'm assuming you have an FE..
fn

nikon4u · Post by **nikon4u** » Wed Nov 21, 2007 9:19 am

And this one... http://store.summitracing.com/partdetai ... toview=sku

nikon4u · Post by **nikon4u** » Wed Nov 21, 2007 9:19 am

Yeah, FE

nikon4u · Post by **nikon4u** » Wed Nov 21, 2007 9:20 am

Yeah, FE

nikon4u · Post by **nikon4u** » Wed Nov 21, 2007 9:23 am

Try that Jegs one now.

Fake Name · Post by **Fake Name** » Wed Nov 21, 2007 9:29 am

I don't know anything about the Jegs brand. My exhaust guy, who's seen these hundreds of times, said I bought the "right" starter, meaning the Powermaster. But the jegs might be just fine. I just HATE the idea of doing anything twice (well, just about anything) especially a starter change.

I also replaced all my primary wiring with 2/0 wire with soldered connections. Not #2, 2/0. It reduces strain on the electrical system, and delivers the power when/where it's needed, especially for a heat-soaked starter.

fn

nikon4u · Post by **nikon4u** » Wed Nov 21, 2007 9:41 am

Not sure I know what the difference is in the 2 wires.

Fake Name · Post by **Fake Name** » Wed Nov 21, 2007 9:53 am

Different gauges- 00 or 2/0 has a diameter of .3648 in and #2 is .2576. Or, more simply, 2/0 is bigger and fatter. And a lot more expensive. But when dealing with big-amp DC, size matters.

fn

mrsnicks · Post by **mrsnicks** » Wed Nov 21, 2007 10:02 am

You could always fab up a metal/aluminum heat shield between the headers and the starter if you have room. Just something to absorb, deflect the heat coming off the headers.

Patrick

nikon4u · Post by **nikon4u** » Wed Nov 21, 2007 11:37 am

Thanks Patrick, but that's what I did with the old one, and it kept air from going around it.

fordman · Post by **fordman** » Wed Nov 21, 2007 11:51 am

if you can get a mini starter that would be the best way to go and keep the headers. the only other way i can see to go is to get rid of the headers.

nikon4u · Post by **nikon4u** » Thu Nov 22, 2007 9:44 am

I bought the one from Summit. It will get here next week...I hope my current starter will last!