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Location: S.E. Pennsylvania
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High torque starters
Having had the Carrera sit for a few days because of cold snowy weather, got in this morning to start it up, turned the key and all I heard was a hum.
No triggering of the starter. Hmm...Battery replaced about 2 months ago, ground strap cleaned and tightened, cables snugged at the same time. Remembering that this past summer, after spirited driving in 90 degree weather, every now and then I would get a screech from the starter when I tried to start it. Uh oh..Solenoid not totally engaging....it would happen about once every 3 weeks. Anyway, I jacked the car up and tapped on the starter and solenoid...turned the key and it fired up.... The starter (Bosch OEM) was last replaced in 1993 and I guess it was about time for a failure. Anyone using the high torque starters and if so, how do you like them and which one do you use? Thanks
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02-13-2006, 04:55 PM
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I'm not a fan of the Tilton's.
The best one, IMO, is the version Pelican sells. It's a Nippon-Denso. Basically the same thing that comes on Hondas and Toyotas. Very reliable, and almost half the weight of the Bosch unit.
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I've been happy with my Tilton. My 3.2 with 11:1 compression ate two OEM starters in like 2 months, shortly after I assembled the engine. Had the Tilton since last summer and it has been rock solid. Lou
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