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Old Nov 26, 2016 | 04:05 PM
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Gotta new starter clutch here 2 seasons ago, new compensator but battery is going on 6 years old, if not 7.
Thinking it wouldn't be a bad idea to get a new battery and will probably start there but was wondering what ya'll or if ya'll have upgraded your starters and if so to what?
Thanx in advance.
 
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Nobody's ever upgraded their starter then, ok...
 
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A starter clutch issue led me to an all ***** racing 1.4 kv chrome starter. http://www.allballsracing.com/80-1014.html Sweet look, IMV. Very robust. Pricey.
 
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I was installing the high output alternator and replaced my starter as part of that upgrade.

http://www.allballsracing.com/80-1013.html
 
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Both rated at 1.4 KW.
I see that they do make some higher.
I saw 1 @1.6 and another @1.7.
Don't know if there's advantages or disadvantages to having more?
 
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Is your engine stock? Have you had a lot of starter problems? At 91,000 miles, except when I needed a battery I've never had to think about my starter.
 
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Is your engine stock? Have you had a lot of starter problems? At 91,000 miles, except when I needed a battery I've never had to think about my starter.
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Just to be on the safe side I replaced my stock Evo starter with a 2.0kW one. Seems adequate with my S&S 107"!
 
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