[Rick Parker]

I will only reference the Hitachi type starter which is what the Tilton starter uses. There are knock offs just like any product, generally made cheaper for a reason. The starter drives and brushes are readily available, and the starter sprag is near bulletproof but an improved version is available if you really need it. They rarely cause a problem. They use less current, allowing smaller cable, less battery, and the starter itself weighs considerably less. Use your own judgement but it's an easy way to save close to 25 lbs. That's a considerable savings.