Mopar Lightweight Starter Motor

[Fast_68_440]

Hello,

I am new to this forum.  I am building a 440 right now and was considering the Mopar lightweight starter motor from Jegs.  Has anybody hear used one of these before?  It says it may require some cutting or grinding for certain applications, will it need to be cut to go on a 68 440?

[Blown70]

Hello,

I am new to this forum.  I am building a 440 right now and was considering the Mopar lightweight starter motor from Jegs.  Has anybody hear used one of these before?  It says it may require some cutting or grinding for certain applications, will it need to be cut to go on a 68 440?

I believe you can use one of the newer one from say a 89 ish 318?  I am sure someone here will know.  I dont like the aftermarket ones never seem that reliable.

[Brock Samson]

i highly recommend the mini race starter combined with a heat shield thermal blanket, i haven't had a lick of heat sink since i went that route.. 
and i sure as heck did before. 

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

Depending on the starter, you might have to remove the terminal block on the starter to fit it to the engine (see pic)

As far as cutting, some blocks have a bit of casting flash in the recess where the starter sits....this flash might have to be ground off to gain clearance to get the starter to fit flush....

Welcome to the site

[Charger74]

A bit expensive but this appears to be pretty nice

http://www.robbmcperformance.com/products/mopar_starter.html

[4aThrill]

440 source has them for great price too

[Blakcharger440]

Can anyone confirm that you can buy a ministarter over the counter for a newer Dodge Ram 5.2 or 5.8 and it will fit a 440?

[Rolling_Thunder]

yes u can - say it is a 93 dodge ram with a 5.9L   

[Fast_68_440]

It may not be a lightweight alternative but I found a cheaper alternative.  Autozone has a Duralast starter that matches the original starter and is gauranteed for life for $49.99   I figure I'll buy that as I plan on having the charger for life so I'll never have to buy a starter motor again as long as I keep the receipt in my files.  Thanks for all the input.

[gordo1968charger]

i have one and HAVE NOT had any heat soak issues,i have competition headers BUT as chris says remove the terminal adapter first.

[Dodge Don]

Depending on the starter, you might have to remove the terminal block on the starter to fit it to the engine (see pic)

As far as cutting, some blocks have a bit of casting flash in the recess where the starter sits....this flash might have to be ground off to gain clearance to get the starter to fit flush....

Welcome to the site

Chris...pretty timely!!

My engine just went on the dyno and couldn't get my lightweight starter on because of the terminal block. Off it goes to get it to fit. Glad I'd seen this tidbit of info prior to that. 

For my dyno results

http://1970chargerregistry.com/70messageboard/viewtopic.php?t=1734&start=300

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

tease!

[Dodge Don]

tease!

Ha!  I got 0 horsepower .....a hybrid?

[myk]

yes u can - say it is a 93 dodge ram with a 5.9L   

Ok, I've got the 90 amp 'alt from an '89 Ram so I figure I can go with a starter from a '93 Ram as well.  Is there any kind of modification necessary to perform on the starter?  The block, etc?