New 'aftermarket' starter motor 911 (915)
12-13-2004, 04:40 AM
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New 'aftermarket' starter motor 911 (915)
Anyone got any experience with the aftermarket hi-torque light-weight starter motors on offer, as replacement for the std 911/915 Bosch unit?
Can they turn a 3.8 hi-compression motor fitted with a 915?
Who's got the best unit, Pelican has one for $260.00.
Other ideas, suppliers?
Thank you - Tom
Can they turn a 3.8 hi-compression motor fitted with a 915?
Who's got the best unit, Pelican has one for $260.00.
Other ideas, suppliers?
Thank you - Tom
12-13-2004, 12:43 PM
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After years of dealing with unsatisfactory Bosch rebuilds (SR 68Xs) that wouldn't start my cars hot, I went with the starter that you talk of (in my PCA racer) - and never had another problem! Many years ago I put 5, yes, FIVE, SR 68s in my Turbo before I found one that worked - they left me stranded at gas stations, Napa Valley wine tastings, restaurants, etc. Of course, you have to be sure that the starter will be compatible with your flywheel, for me that was easy (915 + SC engine w/SC starter ring gear). I don't normally recommend aftermarket products, but this one even allowed me to remove the extra relay that I wired into the circuit to help my car start. That aftermarket starter didn't even let me down on pre-grid, but I'm sure that a slight chance exists of getting a bad one.
Pete
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12-13-2004, 03:17 PM
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Yes, it will work.
The stock ones tend to cook and die. If you're tracking your car regularly, and if it has a limited slip, you can lengthen your starter (and 915) life by adding a transaxle cooler.
The stock ones tend to cook and die. If you're tracking your car regularly, and if it has a limited slip, you can lengthen your starter (and 915) life by adding a transaxle cooler.
