b615rich Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 So I got the starter out and put on a new solenoid. Bench tests fine but guy at auto electric showed me the replacement reduction gear unit. Much lighter and rated about 20-30% more powerful (7kw). Anyone had any luck with these? Worth $300 for faster cranking rpm? A generic unit so not sure they are as repairable as the Remy's. The 41 has been superseded by the 42, I know a good unit but about $450-500 new.. May just put the old one in but wondering if worth an upgrade. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtymilkman Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Thats all I run. They are so much easier to put in and you can buy them for $200 online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilbur Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 I have a 2000 and only replaced once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b615rich Posted April 30, 2015 Author Share Posted April 30, 2015 Did you notice any change in performance, I.e. faster cranking & start or mostly a weight and cost issue (sees about half the weight). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 My R had one, spun faster, less draw and worked just fine. Sounded like a starter no louder no quieter. If the old one checks out O.K. why replace it? I'd personally save the $ for something needed. Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtymilkman Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 The ones I have spin faster. I put one on a older e6 and it works great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b615rich Posted May 5, 2015 Author Share Posted May 5, 2015 Ordered MT 39, the Remy gear reduction unit. More to follow. Listed to replace my starter on the Remy site. Some good info there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b615rich Posted May 29, 2015 Author Share Posted May 29, 2015 Came fast from "starterdaddy" (silly name but highly rated) on e-bay. Packed really well. Got it in, so much lighter than the old one. Engine turns right over. I had wondered about my batteries but the reduction unit does really well, seems batteries are more than adequate. Good to have something new but do appreciate all of the the advice. Onward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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