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New Product: High Torque 2KW Starter for 93+ RX-7

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Old Nov 25, 2014 | 08:29 PM
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New Product: High Torque 2KW Starter for 93+ RX-7

The High Torque 2KW starter greatly increases the cranking RPM for much faster starting. Perfect for heavily modified engines (20B, 3mm seal, Bridgeport, etc) that are slow to fire up during cranking due to the additional mass or sealing characteristics of aftermarket apex seals. Additionally, engines with low compression or hot start/flooding issues benefit from this starters much faster RPM.

The original FD starter is rated at 1.2KW (1.61HP), the 2KW (2.68HP) is a 40% increase in starter cranking power. Depending on battery CCA and health the cranking speed will increase by as much as 100RPM.

Starters are built from all new parts, with exception to the FD gear housings, which are from core starters. Every starter is tested prior to leaving our facility.

Manual Transmission Only.

Refundable Core Charge once we receive a Manual Trans FD starter, that has an undamaged gear housing (nose).

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





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Old Nov 26, 2014 | 05:51 PM
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For adding to a mostly stock engine, any issues/worries there?
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Old Nov 26, 2014 | 08:06 PM
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Any additional wiring upgrades needed to convert to this unit?
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Old Nov 26, 2014 | 08:56 PM
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Well this didn't take long to happen lol
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Old Nov 27, 2014 | 08:18 AM
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It is a direct bolt in swap.
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Old Nov 28, 2014 | 02:03 PM
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what kind of warranty?
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Old Nov 28, 2014 | 07:03 PM
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1 year from date of purchase
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Old Nov 29, 2014 | 04:44 PM
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Method of core refund

Nice product! Do we just send in our core (after purchasing)? Do we have to reference an order number or anything?

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Old Nov 29, 2014 | 05:27 PM
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Yes, just return the core with a copy of the packing list.
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Old Nov 30, 2014 | 06:28 AM
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Well this didn't take long to happen lol
I know what you're talking about Andre.. you did good
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Old Nov 30, 2014 | 07:02 AM
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Nice product. Banzai is on top of it, as usual
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Old Dec 19, 2014 | 08:46 AM
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So you're taking an Auto FC starter tail housing and putting it on an FD gear housing? Or are FD auto starters also 2kW and you're just using that tail housing?
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Old Dec 19, 2014 | 08:51 AM
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Neither.

We are building the starters from all new components sourced from brand new RX-8 starters
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Old Jan 27, 2015 | 03:28 PM
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We are pleased to announce our that our Version 2 FD High Torque Starters have been shipping, starting last week. In the newest version the solid bushing has been upgraded to a sealed roller bearing for even better performance and durability.



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