mini-starters

Discussion in 'Race 400/430/455' started by john hixon, Mar 14, 2003.

  1. john hixon

    john hixon Well-Known Member

    Does anyone have any feedback regarding the Tilton, Powermaster and TCI mini-starters?

    I'm thinking of a TCI (priced under $200).

    I've looked at past threads but didn't see anything on TCI.


    Thanks,

    John
     
    john hixon, Mar 14, 2003
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  2. NOTNSS

    NOTNSS Gold Level Contributor

    I run the Tilton in my 11:1 464 and it's been flawless for a couple years now.
     
    NOTNSS, Mar 14, 2003
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  3. RACEBUICKS

    RACEBUICKS Guest

    My 535 has a powermaster on it. At Kearney when it was 200 degree's out it did fine
     
    RACEBUICKS, Mar 14, 2003
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  4. 71GSX455-4SPD

    71GSX455-4SPD Nick Serwo Magic Car

    There's a guy on this board that makes and sells mini-starters for our cars. His name is Tom Telesco and his shop is in Stamford, Ct. His number there is 203-324-6045. He's a Buick lover and especially is into the Rivs.

    He showed me the starters he has and they look like a quality piece. I don't know what he gets for them as he was showing off his workmanship to me and I wasn't looking for a starter at the time. It did look well made and I believe he said replacements parts are readily available, should a failure occur.

    I think Yardley is going to see him this weekend if you want a second opinion.

    Just trying to give a Buick brother a plug. :TU:

    Hope this helps!

    (PS- I just picked up my carb from him today that he rebuilt- two to three day turnaround, pretty cool)
     
    71GSX455-4SPD, Mar 14, 2003
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  5. john hixon

    john hixon Well-Known Member

    It'd be nice to see the product in the "vendor section"

    Thanks for the lead and to everyone else for the feedback.

    John
     
    john hixon, Mar 14, 2003
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  6. gsdave

    gsdave FAST WITH CLASS

    mini starter

    John, I bought one of those mini's off ebay last fall for 120 bucks, they are some standard GM application and have an adaptor for the 455. The guy is out of california and after the board members helped him get the adaptor right mine has worked just fine. I have just under 14to1 Comp. Turns over with no problems.

    I know there are a few others on the board with the same starter.
     
    gsdave, Mar 17, 2003
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  7. sbbuick

    sbbuick My driving scares people!

    I have a TCI on my small block. It is nothing special, but it does the job.

    For some strange reason (a curse?) I have always had starter problems with my car. I finally got the gear mesh right with a new stick flywheel, and had to slightly MILL the starter "block" to get the starter gear closer to the flywheel.

    Even still, I always spin the engine and then kick the ignition power because it starts so much easier that way.
     
    sbbuick, Mar 17, 2003
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  8. Smartin

    Smartin Guest

    http://www.buicknailhead.com/

    This gentleman sells them for nailheads only. I suppose you aren't interested in that though:grin:

    I believe he is a member of the board...telriv@msn.com
     
    Smartin, Mar 17, 2003
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  9. 71GSX455-4SPD

    71GSX455-4SPD Nick Serwo Magic Car

    Hey Adam-

    That's the guy I referred to above. I didn't realize he had a website. :TU:
     
    71GSX455-4SPD, Mar 18, 2003
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  10. Smartin

    Smartin Guest

    ahh yes it is Tom Telesco! I didn't see that:Dou:
     
    Smartin, Mar 18, 2003
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