DB Electrical Mini Starter Install

[hjewell2]

I have used their mini starters gm style for 92 and up, they are a good product, if not using on a high compression. And the lawn tractor starters are the greatest and cheapest.

[special-K]

Originally Posted by hjewell2

I have used their mini starters gm style for 92 and up, they are a good product, if not using on a high compression. And the lawn tractor starters are the greatest and cheapest.

I'm expecting the one I ordered to be better than original for hi-compression since t's a hi-tq unit. Have you had a negative experience on a hi-compression motor? Mine's not super high @ 10.5:1, but higher than stock

[54blackhornet]

I spoke to a couple Chevelle guys using this starter on high compression big blocks !

[special-K]

Originally Posted by 54blackhornet

I spoke to a couple Chevelle guys using this starter on high compression big blocks !

With good results, right? I was addressing Hewell's comment on unless it's high compression. Wondering what that is based on.

The guy at DB said it would be here today, which would have been amazing. But it didn't show. I hope it does come tomorrow. I asked if it would get to me by Friday because I have to run the truck all weekend, a very full schedule. I returned the starter I already had in my hands because he assured me I'd have it that quick

[Fbks_Cruiser]

Hey Tim,,
Can you give us some feed back after you install the starter? I too have a k2500 with headers. Would love to get your thoughts/impressions.

[54blackhornet]

Yes they had good success with high compression engines. Didn’t ask about heat soak issues or header clearances, sorry! Solenoid covers help as do header wrap

[special-K]

Originally Posted by Fbks_Cruiser

Hey Tim,,
Can you give us some feed back after you install the starter? I too have a k2500 with headers. Would love to get your thoughts/impressions.

I sure will. Send me a PM so I have that, in case this thread gets way from us.

Originally Posted by 54blackhornet

Yes they had good success with high compression engines. Didn’t ask about heat soak issues or header clearances, sorry! Solenoid covers help as do header wrap

My whole point in using this type of starter is to prevent heat soak by allowing way more air space. I don't want any extra shield to deal with or header wrap. Hardly any clearance is what causes heat soak from headers. I have like 1/4". That's why there is no issue with manifolds and pipes or some headers... room. The guy at DB said the starter I got is what they sell to guys with headers

[hjewell2]

Originally Posted by special-K

I'm expecting the one I ordered to be better than original for hi-compression since t's a hi-tq unit. Have you had a negative experience on a hi-compression motor? Mine's not super high @ 10.5:1, but higher than stock

yes running a 70 LT1 SBC 350 11-1/2 to 1. the pinion gears inside are nylon and do not like high comp, I went through two of them, went to powermaster and never looked back. now my stock 8-1/2 SBC on my Malibu never a wimper.