Which FE Starter ?

[Black Snake]

HI , I just wanted to know what starter everyone has and what they think of it ? price ? where you bought it ? I have a 428 and was looking at a high torque mini style ? Thanks Scott

[Carleton]

Hi Scott
Check out the Hitachi pro racing starters.
2.0kw Their around $250.00 . I have one on
my FE427 and it's working great. Any hi-performance shop should be able to get you
one.

Carleton

[Monster]

I also have a Hitachi gear reduction starter. Seems to work great.The nose has multiple holes so you can rotate the starter body so that the cables can avoid headers. My cars not quite on the road yet, but I have been doing a lot of garage miles and it turns over fine everytime. BTW: I got my starter from a local Bay Area rebuilder "Autoletrics" for about $150 (1 year warranty and they stand behind their work)I also got my 85amp chrome alternator from them for $75)both about a year ago so prices may have changed some.

monster

[Dennis Mosley]

I use the Mcleod #810160 ran about $200. I like it alot. Beats the stock style starter I had on the motor at first.

[RICK LAKE]

hi SCOTT I HAVE ERA 428, 427, WITH A 428CRANK IN IT IT HAS A TILTON STARTER IN IT I PAIDED 219.00 2 YEARS AGO CVR SELLS STARTER IN JEGS AND SUMMIT FOR 196.99 IT IS A NIPPONDENSO MOTOR WITH A 3:1 FOR 4:1 GEAR RATIO IT HAS 5 TO 18 ADJUSTMENTS TO SET THE CORRECT AIR GAP BETWEEN THE DRIVE AND THE FLYWHEEL THESE TWO PARTS STORES WILL GIVE YOU THE BEST PRICES MOST OF THE TIME. GIVE THEM A CALL AND ASK ? GOOD LUCK RICK LAKE RDCOBRA428@AOL.COM POWER IS YOUR FRIEND BUT TORQUE IS WHAT MAKES YOU MOVE.

[Red Era]

Rick

Are you using the Shelby Aluminum Block? It was recommended to me to use the powermaster starter. But it does not fit the shelby block without modifying it for clearance. Did the Tilton starter fit out of the box? Thanks for any advice?

Tim