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DRR Sportsman
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In need of a new starter and looking for whats the current go to for a 168 flywheel. 582 BBC. Not really looking to change flywheel as I have 3 cars and like to have all things interchangeable.
 
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The market provides a number of units that will give good service. The last several I bought from House of Payne, an excellent product and top shelf personal service.


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Delco reman # 323-255

If you're lucky you might find one at a big box outlet that will come with a steel nose.


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Since 2020 I run House of Payne starters in both cars for 139 tooth flexplates. Prior to that Tilton Super Starter for 3 decades. Regardless of which starter you chose, I recommend having a spare pinion assembly especially with a high compression BBC
 
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Can't beat House of Payne, plus Mark offers the best customer service!


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I got um all I’d take the new CSR as of right now against um all…it’s $600 though
 
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PowerMaster 9540, just as good if not better than all those high dollar ones!
 
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You cant go wrong with either HOP or Meziere if your budget allows.
 
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Originally posted by Big Steve:
You cant go wrong with either HOP or Meziere if your budget allows.
Ive spent a load of money on meziere’s stuff and
not had any luck with none of it….
 
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I think the Powermaster is as good as any of them.

More important is the 139 tooth flexplate, they last so much better. I went to 139 tooth in 2012 and that flexplate is still in the car and going good with new owner.


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DRR Sportsman
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Who makes the PowerMaster starters? I have heard of them but no experience with them. Reviews for their products are good and prices seem on the lower side compared to the others mentioned here.
 
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I've had very good luck with the powermaster 9450 it also comes in 139t. I have it in all three of my cars.


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Powermaster here as well, only issues were caused by me.....with Ed on this one too, keep spare pinion with you. I killed one due to issues other than starter, but the pinion took the beating.. starter is fine and works great though....


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What PowerMaster do you run ? What compression engine?
 
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House of Payne for the W!


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Powermaster here also ....
 
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IMI 902 Has worked well. From Good vibrations.
 
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For everyone running the HOP starters for 168, do you run the Premium Starter or the Premium Super Duty?
 
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I use Meziere on both of my cars and I also have a spare just in case, however, I feel I will never need to replace any parts or even one of these starters in my lifetime. I'm sure there are other quality starters out there, but I can vouch for Meziere. I also just had my flexplate recerted by them and they were extremely nice on the phone and very quick turn around.
 
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Originally posted by SmokinChicken:
For everyone running the HOP starters for 168, do you run the Premium Starter or the Premium Super Duty?


I use HOP Premium Starter with 14-1 sbc. Using 12v and spins faster than the ECAE it replaced.
 
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