mini starter

Discussion in 'Street/strip 400/430/455' started by thebuick, Sep 10, 2019.

  1. thebuick

    thebuick Well-Known Member

    looking for a mini starter for my 455. I'm having the starter heat issue, Who sells them here on our site? any info is appreciated, thanks V8
     
  2. Steve Reynolds

    Steve Reynolds SRE Inc

    I've used the Powermaster XS 9511 on different high HP applications with very good success. The adjustable mounting block comes in very handy for certain applications.
    You do need to check the fit and lash to be sure it'll work properly. In one instance I had to slot the mounting holes to get better gear lash clearance.
     
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  3. Briz

    Briz Founders Club Member

    Got mine from a local company called CSR. Ended up adding a Ford starter relay into the mix.
     
  4. Steve73GS

    Steve73GS 73 GEE YES

    Also use Powermaster 9511 and it works well.

    Steve
     
  5. TABuickMike

    TABuickMike Michael Tomaszewski Jr

    TA Performance TA 2022
     
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  6. lemmy-67

    lemmy-67 Platinum Level Contributor

    +1 on the Powermaster XS 9511. I've had one in my '67 for the last 9 years with no issues. Installs easily, can swing around for clearance from the exhaust manifold, and has that nice Toyota-ish cranking sound.
     
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  7. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

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  8. hugger

    hugger Well-Known Member

  9. thebuick

    thebuick Well-Known Member

    regarding above, the fitment chart says it will not fit ? are you using one on your GS ?
     
  10. hugger

    hugger Well-Known Member

    Yes I've used them on 10 or so buicks,..got one on my dads 13 to 1 compression car

    Nevermind that chart that's the application you want,..same bokt pattern you will just need the matching bolts
     
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  11. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

  12. John Brown

    John Brown On permanant vacation !!

    Yes, Buick uses the same starter as Chevrolet V8's do that have the small flywheel. The later model PMGR inline gear reduction starters are so much better than the original you'll kick yourself for not changing to the new style earlier.
     
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  13. thebuick

    thebuick Well-Known Member

    sweet I am sold ordering it today. thanks for the 411 my Buick people
     
  14. hugger

    hugger Well-Known Member

    They are worth it for the ease of installation alone,..laying on your back holding up a 15lb starter while starting bolts sucks in the worst kind of way
     
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  15. thebuick

    thebuick Well-Known Member

    lol so true
     
  16. Bens99gtp

    Bens99gtp Well-Known Member

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  17. thebuick

    thebuick Well-Known Member

    nice good to know thank you Autozone is 1 mile from me
     
  18. gsgns4me

    gsgns4me Well-Known Member

    OK, I'm still a little confused. The starters that are linked to Rock Auto, AutoZone, etc. all look to be 11 tooth starters. Doesn't a Buick 455 use a 9 tooth starter? Or it doesn't matter?
     
  19. knucklebusted

    knucklebusted Well-Known Member

    I think the specific feature is the fact it fits the Chevy 153 tooth flywheel.
     
  20. 1969RIVI

    1969RIVI Well-Known Member

    ^^this right here sucks big balls :(^^
     

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