[Roadsters] Gear reduction starters

[Pete Peters]

If you have to replace the starter, why not use the G/R starter for easier in/out? Priced almost the same, right? 

Pete 

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Paul" <9laser3 at bright.net> 
To: "Gary and Cindy Ault" <aultgc at att.net>, "Keith Downing" <keithddowning at yahoo.com>, "Datsun E-Mail List" <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net> 
Sent: Friday, March 19, 2010 3:09:21 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific 
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Might as well... Smart upgrades while the engine and trans are out? 

-----Original Message----- 
On Behalf Of Gary and Cindy Ault 

A racer in Ohio said the gear reduction starter is needed to crank their 
high-compression race-prepared 1600. OK, I'll buy that, but for a stock 
motor....??? 
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At Sloan Racing, we have gear reduction starters on both 1600 race 
roadsters, but these are 12+:1 compression motors designed and built to run 
from 4000 to 8000 rpms. They don't like to start when cold and they really 
don't like to idle. Those of us on the crew that drive roadsters, have 
always used stock U20 starters. The 1600 stock starter leaves a bit to be 
desired, being an older design and a bit too long to get in and out. The 
only reason to use a G/R starter with a stock motor is bragging rights? 

Paul 
Ohio 
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