Need a good brand good starter
06-05-20, 06:27 PM
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Need a good brand good starter
Hello, on my GS 1985 RX7 i need a starter. Problem is the one I first got was an Ultima and too small. Mechanic said
it was a "low punch" starter and it sure was. It didn't start 3 times one day and it was turning over. Got another one a, Remy,
online and it is defective, right size, but defective. Got a Carquest now but looks to be too large we'll see when
the mechanic gets to it. DOES ANYBODY KNOW A GOOD BRAND STARTER THAT IS THE RIGHT SIZE AND NOT DEFECTIVE?!!!
it was a "low punch" starter and it sure was. It didn't start 3 times one day and it was turning over. Got another one a, Remy,
online and it is defective, right size, but defective. Got a Carquest now but looks to be too large we'll see when
the mechanic gets to it. DOES ANYBODY KNOW A GOOD BRAND STARTER THAT IS THE RIGHT SIZE AND NOT DEFECTIVE?!!!
06-07-20, 07:06 AM
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It can be hit or miss with reman units. Your best bet is to have the original starter rebuilt and upgraded. You can ask a round at the local autonlart stores or machine shops to see if anyone knows a reputable place in your area that rebuilds starter and alternators and such.
06-10-20, 03:33 PM
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High Torque 2.0KW Starter (86-91 RX-7)
The FC NA starter will bolt right in to the 83-85 FB's. There's a thread talking about all the different combos that are possible. The banzai one is the option i'm looking at once I finally have a running car again. Fair warning, it sounds very different than the FB ones. More like a turbine whine while cranking.
Peejay gets the noise spot on between them here:
https://www.rx7club.com/1st-generati...arters-812995/
The FC NA starter will bolt right in to the 83-85 FB's. There's a thread talking about all the different combos that are possible. The banzai one is the option i'm looking at once I finally have a running car again. Fair warning, it sounds very different than the FB ones. More like a turbine whine while cranking.
Peejay gets the noise spot on between them here:
https://www.rx7club.com/1st-generati...arters-812995/
Last edited by swbtm; 06-10-20 at 03:45 PM.
06-10-20, 03:34 PM
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I went through the 'quality vs cost' decision with my starter years back. I wound up with a cheap duralast reman from Autozone with a lifetime warranty. It's been fine so far. I wanted to buy a better one but couldn't find one that made sense, so instead I took the lower quality part with a lifetime warranty. I just hope that if it ever dies on me I can get it started with some taps from a hammer or something to get me home
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