Mini starter consensus.....>>>>>

[Johnny SixPack]

Hey folks, my old mini starter finally died, and since it's been 9 years since it went on the motor I figured I'd see what everyone recommends brand wise currently.

It's going on a '69 440 block with TTi headers.

Thanks in advance!  

[Kern Dog]

I LOVE the Red car in your avatar!

There are LOTS of cheap options compared to 9 years ago, but since so many headers wrap around the starter, it makes sense to pick a known, quality unit.  I went with a Denso from Mancini Racing. I had almost 11 to 1 compression when I got that starter and it still spun the mill fine. I dropped my CR and I can't say it spins any faster. No problems with it.  There are others: Powermaster, I had 2 and wasn't pleased. NEW Mopar, never tried one. Junkyard used for $25 or less. Auto parts store rebuilds are under $100.

[68X426]

PowerMaster is power-disaster.  Pure crap, and they won't back their warranty.  Case cracked and internals failed, they said "we know we failed" but no replacement or refund.

I love DB Electric.  Works great me, a perfect fit on my Hemi with TTIs.

[c00nhunterjoe]

I can say we have thoroughly tested starters on the 572 over the last 2 seasons.... we have had every brand on it excluding mezeire. All have failed miserably. Some after 2 passes. Granted we are running a 13:1 572, but there is clearly a quality control issue going on in the aftermarket world lately. The msd starter is doing great. Sounds good, spins fast. If this new msd starter goes up, mezeire is next.

[Johnny SixPack]

I LOVE the Red car in your avatar!

There are LOTS of cheap options compared to 9 years ago, but since so many headers wrap around the starter, it makes sense to pick a known, quality unit.  I went with a Denso from Mancini Racing. I had almost 11 to 1 compression when I got that starter and it still spun the mill fine. I dropped my CR and I can't say it spins any faster. No problems with it.  There are others: Powermaster, I had 2 and wasn't pleased. NEW Mopar, never tried one. Junkyard used for $25 or less. Auto parts store rebuilds are under $100.

Thanks!

That's Emma, my '70 Charger.

So sounds like Denso, DB Electric and MSD.

Is this the DB Electrical model in question?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mopar-Charger-Cuda-Hemi-440-NEW-Mini-Hi-Torque-Starter-/360477279074?hash=item53ee1ec362:g:CVoAAOSwhAZWBrtm&vxp=mtr

I'd seen a few posts about it when I searched before starting this thread.

[Dino]

That's the one.  I plan on using the same one.

[myk]

Or use one from a 90's Dakota V8 truck.  You can walk over to your local parts store and pick it up with no hassle...

[68pplcharger]

Or use one from a 90's Dakota V8 truck.  You can walk over to your local parts store and pick it up with no hassle...

That what I have on mine

[timmycharger]

Or use one from a 90's Dakota V8 truck.  You can walk over to your local parts store and pick it up with no hassle...

That what I have on mine

Same here, I had to do some minor mods to make it clear my TTI headers. Im running the 2" primary ones though. 

[firefighter3931]

I've been recommending the DB Electrical starter for several years now and use it myself. Great starter at a fantastic price. It spins my 572 stroker over like nothing !! 


Ron

[WHITE AND RED 69]

DB electrical on mine and has worked great! 

[68CoronetRT]

DB Electric for me as well and no issues in the last 3 years. Also note if you go with the DB you need to remove the post covers or they will touch the headers(If you have headers)

[green69rt]

Does the DB starter require a little "adjustment" on the post length to clear the block or was that another unit?