Starter upgrades??
10-28-10, 07:21 PM
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Starter upgrades??
Wondering if anyone has replaced our weaker starting system as I dont want to just replace existing parts for the same price as upgrading . I have an S4 with s5 block and all emissions removed and stock starting system , just clicks no turning . Thanks
10-28-10, 07:30 PM
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I have redone all engine harnesses my self ground are good. looking into upgrading to a stronger system along with my alt . I already read the prob related to the starter , it has to do with the relay setup if I recall correctly. Not looking to just repair a weak system , that will fail again . Why is it so much easier to start a 7 pushing it or pulling it? Imho the starter doesnt have the torque to turn the motor efficiently enough.
10-28-10, 07:32 PM
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I have had RX7s for close to 20 years, I have owned quite a bit of them, and I have to say I have never thought to myself "I need a STRONGER starter"
maybe you need a better battery or you should just accept the way the car starts, there are guys with 500-600-700hp cars with stock starters
maybe you need a better battery or you should just accept the way the car starts, there are guys with 500-600-700hp cars with stock starters
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10-28-10, 07:37 PM
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I have an Alpha Cel GXL 180 in the back compartments with brand new streetwires 4G run to the alt fuse box and starter . Battery is pretty good lol , but yah I have the feeling its gonna end up just stock. just hate the cranking and cranking and cranking then start .
10-28-10, 07:53 PM
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On my car,I relocated the Battery to the passenger bin.
Now,Stay with me...
I took the stock wiring and hooked on IN the engine bay,and Ran it allllll thhhhheee waaaaay to the Passenger bin (wires run under the car).
I Guess what I am trying to say is that,"IF" the Rx7 Starter is so bad,then WHY would it Start up the car with a LONG run of Wire like that??
Your Problem lays in your wiring,Not in the stock starting system.
Now,Stay with me...
I took the stock wiring and hooked on IN the engine bay,and Ran it allllll thhhhheee waaaaay to the Passenger bin (wires run under the car).
I Guess what I am trying to say is that,"IF" the Rx7 Starter is so bad,then WHY would it Start up the car with a LONG run of Wire like that??
Your Problem lays in your wiring,Not in the stock starting system.
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Stock s5 in s4 with s4 intake tb and harnesses. All emissions removed 3 inch downpipe 24 inch resonator , 2.5 to the muff . stock ht18 stock rotors stock electrical
10-28-10, 07:57 PM
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increasing the 8g by 5 ft would create that prob due to resistance , you would lose amperage on that long of a run , hence why I went up to 4g . My question has yet to be what is the problem , more how can i upgrade this starting system.
I would never run wires under a car or externally . Bad idea
I would never run wires under a car or externally . Bad idea
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10-28-10, 11:51 PM
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Rob mentioned the thread, but here's a direct link to the fix I used: https://www.rx7club.com/showpost.php...9&postcount=39. It's been going strong for 6 months.
The RX-7 starter is an upgrade for other cars actually since it spins at a high speed. There are companies that modify them to bolt up to other bellhousings. You'll have a hard time finding a better starter, and it's just not necessary.
The RX-7 starter is an upgrade for other cars actually since it spins at a high speed. There are companies that modify them to bolt up to other bellhousings. You'll have a hard time finding a better starter, and it's just not necessary.
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Yah the click click start is the bullshit part , thanks for that link 88. Hmm what do the 26b's use??
Even with the relay fix , on my first and second 7 they crank crank crank like an old 350 before they start. But if you pop the clutch a lot more torque is put down and starts almost instantly. I just figured with 24 years off better technology they would have upgraded the start time like most current efi cars and trucks.
Even with the relay fix , on my first and second 7 they crank crank crank like an old 350 before they start. But if you pop the clutch a lot more torque is put down and starts almost instantly. I just figured with 24 years off better technology they would have upgraded the start time like most current efi cars and trucks.
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