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I use a regular Ford starter on my 428 with no trouble. Cranking compression is about 210 psi. Cranking timing (not idle timing) is 15 deg BTDC. I have no issues.
I seem to remember some people using those mini-starters because of exhaust heat affecting their old starter and I guess they figured that was the answer. I kind of doubt that was the most economical fix though.
I havn't the experience (as I never bought a high torque starter), but they seem like a lot of money when it's not needed. But that's never stopped many of us when it comes to wasting money on our engines... LOL.
But if you can get one at a price you're happy with, please go for it, but it would be nice if you came back and let us know how it worked out.
I seem to remember some people using those mini-starters because of exhaust heat affecting their old starter and I guess they figured that was the answer. I kind of doubt that was the most economical fix though.
I havn't the experience (as I never bought a high torque starter), but they seem like a lot of money when it's not needed. But that's never stopped many of us when it comes to wasting money on our engines... LOL.
But if you can get one at a price you're happy with, please go for it, but it would be nice if you came back and let us know how it worked out.
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