Mini-Starter Suggestions?

[KStew67F100]

It seems my starter has died, probably due to heat soak from my headers. Anyways, I've seen a lot on these forums about the benefits of installing a high-torque mini-starter. I took a quick look on Summit Racing and found several, but does anyone have any they would recommend?

[Mancar1]

I put a RobbMC mini starter on my 68, 390. No problems and I love it.
It gives some extra clearance for headers.

[tsherry]

I used something like this one from Summit:

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/pwm-9 ... 250-pickup

Mine was about $300 as I recall. Works like a charm on my 390 with headers.

[robroy]

Good day KStew67F100, John and TSherry,

KStew67F100, I have a RobbMc starter in my truck like John. It was a beautiful part, installation was easy, and I've been running it for years with zero problems.

Robb himself's an FE enthusiast and a super nice guy. I e-mailed him back in 2008 to ask some questions about his starter, and I was amazed by his prompt, warm and detailed reply.

Here are some photos of the RobbMc. You can click on the first two for larger versions.





Robroy

[KStew67F100]

Thanks for the input tsherry and robroy!

I just noticed this after looking at the pictures above, but it seems the starter solenoid comes with the mini-starters. I already have the starter solenoid mounted on the fender-wall and would not want to re-run the wiring. Do all mini-starters come with a solenoid built in? Am I missing something here?

[robroy]

I kept the factory solenoid mounted on the inner fender, yet changed which post one or two of the cables were attached to.

It's been a while so I forget the details; I could dig for more information if you'd like.

[KStew67F100]

robroy,

Don't go through too much trouble, but it would be helpful.

[Mancar1]

robroy,

Don't go through too much trouble, but it would be helpful.

Robroy is always willing to help out. He is the reason I have the same type starter that he does. He is a straight shooter
Keep on Trucking....... .....John