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Tech Talk => Engine Mechanical / Electrical => Topic started by: ONE-A-DAY on February 07, 2015, 12:16:44 AM

Title: BBC starters
Post by: ONE-A-DAY on February 07, 2015, 12:16:44 AM

So what's the best bet for a starter for my BBC in my Daytona 19.  It's 11:1 compression, .30 over, dual quads, nothing too crazy.

Once the motor goes back in I can't get to the starter to change it out so I want to make sure whatever I use is going to last.

OEM starter or something marine specific, MSD, others?

Thanks, Walt

Title: Re: BBC starters
Post by: aquaholic72 on February 07, 2015, 01:00:19 AM

I use ebay hi torque mini starters.. had good luck so far.. alot to choose from, if ur on a budget. Set u back about 80 bucks.. just my 2 pennys..

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Title: Re: BBC starters
Post by: gt350h on February 07, 2015, 01:22:05 AM

Be careful what you buy.  A china no-name starter distributor will not swim out and push start your boat.  I sell and promote American IMI high torque starters because they work and you can buy service parts for them when they wear out.  11.0:1 is above normal and you should buy a higher torque starter.  Most china import starters are stock replacements and aren't designed to work with higher compression applications over 9.5:1.  You should be able to buy an IMI starter for less than $250, and call someone in the US for straight talk tech. answers.  Hope this helps.
John

Title: Re: BBC starters
Post by: aquaholic72 on February 07, 2015, 04:44:02 AM

Damn that was alot of info .. the last starter i bought came out of west covina.with a warranty ... If ur really worried spend 220 for a powerhouse.. if ur not on a budget swing for the fence. If ur on a budget .buy budget.. iv had good luck. I myself am allways on a budget..

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Title: Re: BBC starters
Post by: aquaholic72 on February 07, 2015, 04:48:21 AM

Damn this phone!! Powermaster!

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Title: Re: BBC starters
Post by: lifted250 on February 07, 2015, 05:40:56 AM

That's all I use is powermaster 


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Title: Re: BBC starters
Post by: 76 Bonneville on February 07, 2015, 08:39:46 AM

On the pricey side, but I run a Meziere starter. Good for 7 or 8 hundred cubic inches.
You are able to clock the starter into different positions. Which may help in the tight situation have.

Title: Re: BBC starters
Post by: el mojado on February 07, 2015, 09:02:15 PM

Corvette starter from Vatozone. Out of an LS motor.

Title: Re: BBC starters
Post by: aquaholic72 on February 08, 2015, 03:48:43 AM

Quote from: el mojado on February 07, 2015, 09:02:15 PM

Corvette starter from Vatozone. Out of an LS motor.

vatozone!!!lmfao

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