starter ???

[tmaxxman]

I have a 2.9 in my truck and i have put 3 junk yard starters in it since i did my swap from auto to 5 speed i don't know why they keep going out but i was wanting to know if i could get a 4.0 starter to bolt on my truck or not and if so is there any advantages to putting one on it like stronger then the 2.9 starter

 

[adsm08]

A 4.0 auto trans starter will work.

I'll bet you answered your own question about why they keep dying though.

As for upgrading, any time you don't work something mechanical to it's full capacity every time you use it, it will last longer.

 

[tmaxxman]

ok thanks would i be better off going with a 4.0

 

[tmaxxman]

bump

 

[adsm08]

The 4.0 starter is a bit stronger. I'm not sure how much more durable they are though. I burned one up in 2 years. My factory one lasted 20 something.

 

[AllanD]

The 4.0 permanant magnet starter draws half the current produces 60% more turning torque
ad even if it isn't more durable it's half the weight and it's one HELL of a lot easier to change.

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[doorgunner]

Originally Posted by Thomas Jefferson
I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies. If the american people ever allow banks to control the issuance of their currency, ... the banks and corporations that will grow up around them will deprive the people of all property until their children wake up homeless on the continent their fathers conquered. (and by the way...I like me some young black girls)

The preceding was a moment from "Our Nations History" presented by EXXON/MOBILE.

 

[adsm08]

it's one HELL of a lot easier to change.

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That's a bit subjective.

I have found that if you use the 2.9's starter bolts you need some very specific tools to do it. Like a 17mm stubby wrench.