High Torque Starter for 400BB - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

OldSkool71 · 12-02-2009, 01:48 AM

Anybody running a high torque starter on a stock BB400?....or any recomendations on a type or brand to use?

Thanks, Ron

trucks72 · 12-02-2009, 08:34 AM

I do. They are just the small, one wire starter. You can buy them in Summit the cheapest I guess. I do not driver mine everyday so I can not tell you which one to get.

mclairmo · 12-02-2009, 08:11 PM

I have the Ebay Skip White red mini starter on my mild 67 396 and it works fine and was a good price. I believe it's made by Procomp in Australia.

**clay68c10** · 12-02-2009, 08:37 PM

I've got the 90's factory-style mini on my 454. Works like a champ. I think they came on the vortec motors.

**leddzepp** · 12-02-2009, 09:44 PM

I have a hi-torque starter on my small block and love it. It is a Hitachi, and I plan on putting one on my BBC when I get the cash.

kgt · 12-03-2009, 12:06 AM

I installed one on my 12.1 bbc in my 68, its a powermaster. and spins it over soooo much better than a factory starter, a little pricey compared to some brands, but at times you get what you pay for...

*highperf4x4* · 12-03-2009, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kgt

I installed one on my 12.1 bbc in my 68, its a powermaster. and spins it over soooo much better than a factory starter, a little pricey compared to some brands, but at times you get what you pay for...

when you say 12.1 are you referring to compression?

kgt · 12-03-2009, 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by highperf4x4

when you say 12.1 are you referring to compression?

Yes, sorry for the confusion..

12-02-2009, 01:48 AM	#1
OldSkool71 C/10 CLUB MEMBER Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lakewood, CA Posts: 993	High Torque Starter for 400BB Anybody running a high torque starter on a stock BB400?....or any recomendations on a type or brand to use? Thanks, Ron __________________ -Ron-

12-02-2009, 08:34 AM	#2
trucks72 trucks72 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Crossville Posts: 315	Re: High Torque Starter for 400BB I do. They are just the small, one wire starter. You can buy them in Summit the cheapest I guess. I do not driver mine everyday so I can not tell you which one to get.

12-02-2009, 08:11 PM	#3
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Re: High Torque Starter for 400BB I have the Ebay Skip White red mini starter on my mild 67 396 and it works fine and was a good price. I believe it's made by Procomp in Australia.

12-02-2009, 08:37 PM	#4
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,933	Re: High Torque Starter for 400BB I've got the 90's factory-style mini on my 454. Works like a champ. I think they came on the vortec motors. __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

12-02-2009, 09:44 PM	#5
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,996	Re: High Torque Starter for 400BB I have a hi-torque starter on my small block and love it. It is a Hitachi, and I plan on putting one on my BBC when I get the cash. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

12-03-2009, 12:06 AM	#6
kgt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vancouver Posts: 147	Re: High Torque Starter for 400BB I installed one on my 12.1 bbc in my 68, its a powermaster. and spins it over soooo much better than a factory starter, a little pricey compared to some brands, but at times you get what you pay for...



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