Re: What starter to use with 11:1 compression?

[David Hellekson <sciroccodave@yahoo.com>]

Howdy Craig,

Randy at Techtonics set me up with a diesel starter
seven years ago for my built 2.0 16v. Spins it right
up!

Dave
88 Techtonics 2.0 16v


--- Craig Williams <roccolister@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Hey guys,
> 
> Well my car is getting some attention in the shop
> right now, and I have a
> question for you guys who are running high
> compression engines.
> 
> I'm having trouble getting the starter to turn the
> motor fast enough to get
> it started. I'm running about 11:1 compression, and
> believe it or not, I'm
> still running my stock, 1981 starter which came with
> the stock 1.7 liter
> motor. Not surprising that it is having trouble.
> 
> For you guys running compression like this, what
> starters are you using?
> Will a starter from a diesel motor fit? Since those
> motors are about 23:1
> compression I figure that would be the best starter
> to run. Or should  I
> just go get a 16V starter?
> 
> Anything you guys know about the usage of the diesel
> starter fitting and/or
> working with a 2.0 liter gasoline motor will help me
> out.
> 
> Thanks! -- Craig Williams
> 1981 Scirocco S 2008cc 16V (As seen in 01-2001 Sport
> Compact Car)
> 1991 Passat Wagon 2.0 16V (For the Wife & baby)
> 2000 Saab Viggen (20 psi, Turbo charged monster)
> Northern California, USA
> 
> 
> 
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