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Posted by RTCamaroSS (Member # 2289) on :
 
The starter in my 88 GT is going out, and im looking to replace/upgrade it... since im new to 5.0's, im looking for suggestions on what you guys think the best starter out there is. Ive seen then from $60 up to $300...
 

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Posted by SLOW95GTS (Member # 10365) on :
 
Any cheap stock replacement at any auto store.
 

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Posted by 7-Up Man (Member # 8345) on :
 
I bought a Ford replacement for about 120$. Get the newer one for '93 and newer Mustang. It is a better starter. There is a link online for the wiring changes you will need to make. If I find it I will post also.
 

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Posted by 7-Up Man (Member # 8345) on :
 
Here is the diagram for wiring up this new starter. I did on my '90 Mustang and it worked perfectly.

http://www.ffcars.com/forums/17-factory-five-roadsters/295994-need-help-wiring-hi-torq-mini-starter-oem-ford-solenoid.html
 

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Posted by Stangn5oh (Member # 10875) on :
 
Dont buy one from kragen/oreilly ive bought 5in a row and they chewed my flywheel up.
It was installed when i replaced my motor and the shop that put it in thought they did something wrong until we switched to a diff brand starter and everything was good...

Hmm idk why ppl are not recamending high torque starters, is their something wrong with those?
 

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Posted by RTCamaroSS (Member # 2289) on :
 
Thanks guys, i ended up with this one off ebay:

eBay

Appears to be a direct bolt-on... has a single lug to connect to the factory cable and a jumper wire to the solenoid to engage it.. seems well built too. We'll see when i do my clutch...

[ 2013-07-31, 08:28 PM: Message edited by: RTCamaroSS ]
 

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