302army187

So while pulling the trans and such to replace the clutch, one of the ears on my OEM starter broke off.

damn starter worked great, never gave me issues, probably the original one, and the damn metal on the case comes apart



So I want to "upgrade" a bit.

its the oem starter, so its HUGE and about 10lbs, I would like to get a "mini" style starter, to fit better under there, allow long tube headers easier, and to save a bit of weight.

the best one I found on summit is $150
Powermaster 9103 - Powermaster PowerMAX Starters - Overview - SummitRacing.com

I don't want to have to spend that much if I dont have too. I have heard that you can use 1994-1995 5.0 mustang oem starters, which are mini starters, and I have heard the thunderbirds came with OEM "mini" starters.

anyone can confirm this so I can just order a 1994-1995 5.0 starter, or thunderbird 5.0 starter?

thanks for any help.

AdderMk2

price out an oem 94-95 starter. from a local parts house.

one with a warranty

302army187

Thats what I was thinking. Isn't there some rewiring you have to do with the solenoids?

primetime5.0

+1 to adder and i'm pretty sure its 92+ and the wiring mods are easy

302army187

alright.

Ill go to the local parts store in the morning.

thanks fella's

mjr46

correct you are, I think I got a lifetime warranty one from napa and it cost me right around 100.00 but it works great

primetime5.0

buy the starter first then go back and return the one you have, that way they won't notice the difference

302army187

huh?

lol, I think they would notice a 21yr old starter

302army187

oh, you mean for the core charge?

primetime5.0

yeah for the core