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Old Oct 15, 2004 | 07:14 PM
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Hi - Torque Starter?

I know that it is not necessary for my stock 351, but I was wondering if a high torque starter would make for quicker and easier winter starts.

If so, and I swap, is it a straight R&R process, or will I run into snags like when I converted to the 160 amp 3G alternator (grinding bracket to make it fit, changing wiring)?
 
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Old Oct 15, 2004 | 07:20 PM
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PS - is a high torque starter automatically a gear reduction starter? Or are they different things? I just want a quick starting truck in winter; it's never really been a problem but it is nice to know that it will spin right over in the morning. I already have the 160 amp alternator and a powerful battery, it's 900+ cca's I think.
 
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Old Oct 18, 2004 | 03:36 PM
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You can use a gear-reduction starter from an early 90s Mustang IIRC.
 
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I got a high torque gear reduction starter coming for $60. Should be here in a couple of days. I am tired of the cr@ppy Autozone rebuilds dying in the winter.
 
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