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Any alternatives for starter motor of FD (N3A118400)

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Old Nov 14, 2024 | 06:17 PM
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Any alternatives for starter motor of FD (N3A118400)

Hi,

Is there any good match for FD starter motor?

N3A118400
discontinued

so if there is any good match in the market, pls!!

Thanks!

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Old Nov 14, 2024 | 06:31 PM
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You can get new upgraded starters from Japan made by Advance, RHDJapan sells them. That would probably be your best option as you are in Korea.

Besides basic availability, it is also more powerful so the motor turns over more quickly which is an added benefit.

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Old Nov 14, 2024 | 06:33 PM
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Thank you for perfect answer, do you know any part# to search it?
Now I am going to get it.
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Originally Posted by jza80
You can get new upgraded starters from Japan made by Advance, RHDJapan sells them. That would probably be your best option as you are in Korea.

Besides basic availability, it is also more powerful so the motor turns over more quickly which is an added benefit.
I checked it but price wasn't that good? around 300USD. Is this right one?
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Old Nov 14, 2024 | 08:01 PM
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If you have your old starter you can get a new RX-8 starter and swap the nose to reuse.
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Old Nov 14, 2024 | 08:14 PM
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93-95 Rx7 Manual Starter (N3A1-18-400R-00)

High Torque 2KW Starter (93+ RX-7)

Mazda RX7 FD3S High Torque 2.2KW Starter (Manual Trans)
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Old Nov 14, 2024 | 10:04 PM
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Thanks! I will check it!!
Thanks again for info!
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Old Nov 14, 2024 | 10:39 PM
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https://jp3motorsports.com/products/...r-manual-trans
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Old Nov 15, 2024 | 11:10 AM
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JP3 and Banzai are the way to go
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Old Nov 15, 2024 | 11:49 AM
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I'm using a cheap 2.2k high torque starter purchased from ebay. It's crazy powerful!! Works fantastic.
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Old Nov 17, 2024 | 10:58 PM
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Thanks! I bought both 1.3K and 2.0K. will have test 1.3K also, cheap one from ali. 50USD.
BTW I may use 2.0K for my own.

thanks all!
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Old Nov 18, 2024 | 06:42 PM
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FYI here is some info I wrote up if you are swapping an RX-8 starter to an FD. It's not hard but some of it isn't obvious:

https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generati...grade-1153288/

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