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Originally Posted by WillB
I am thinking the high torque starter (Barnsnake-thanks) might solve the problem. Any suggestions on make or model (Summit Racing has them but mostly for Chevy motors) or source?
The car was built in 2005 (Pete), cables were installed at the factory, but we did have a fire at the "cutoff" when the battery was installed and ERA sent a new cable to replace the melted one. I will likely check the voltage before buying a starter, but it is a half day job getting the car up 3" to get a jack under it, removing the wheel and the fender panels (wish I had a lift) and right now the swimming pool is more inviting than the garage floor.
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Bill-
I'm not sure if the 289 body style is any different, but changing the starter on the 427 body style is really easy. No need to remove to fender panels or the wheels. The longest part is getting the car on jacks. And I was pleasantly surprised to find that the high torque mini-starters weigh about 1/4of what a stock starter weighs. Once you get the car jacked up, you should be able to have the starter swapped in 30 minutes or less- maybe 45 if you really take your time and take a coffee break.
