Starter Motor Blues on the Daily Driver 1999 Chevy Tahoe

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Bought it this morning.
Moroso 5.00" inch Billet aluminum alternator pulley.

Keep the old Moroso Cast machined aluminum alternator pulley on the GM 15 SI alternator I used on the T/A in the past.

Going to be all new the T/A CS144 Alternator.
1-wire instant turn on All Transpo premium electronics inside.
5.00" inch Moroso Alternator pulley so the belt stays on at crankshaft Rpms 6,000-8000 rpms steady.

If that pulley is too big in diameter, are you aware of the machined steel (about 3.5") pulley used on the 302 Z-28 Camaros?
 
If that pulley is too big in diameter, are you aware of the machined steel (about 3.5") pulley used on the 302 Z-28 Camaros?
Just the Right Size Mike.
I have used before.
15si alternator headlights on 900 Rpm charge voltage at 12.5 vdc.
950rpm charge output 13.5.
1000 rpm 14.4 vdc.
Want that alternator slowed down when the crankshaft is turning 6000-8000 rpm.
No street engine.
Only run on 110 octane fuel.
Nitrous on I am going after Dodge Hellcats.
Dodge Demon.
Dodge Hellephant 1000 Hp.
Every Single Chevrolet Corvette Guy failed to Win against Dodge.
Stupid Pro Tour Mentality.
Safe Zone .
Dodge Built Race Cars.
Takes A Pontiac Guy To Win.
 
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It would not work using the other set of bolt holes that brings it in closer?
It would not work using the other set of bolt holes that brings it in closer?
Used the set of mounting holes that lined up.
Have the same Power Master Ultra torque Mini starter for a Pontiac V8 I used on the TA.
Had to use my old Tilton Mini Starter aluminum nose mounting block so the starter motor pinion gear would engage with the flywheel ring gear.

Tilton makes the best Mini Starters and also the most expensive to buy.
When I bought it in 1994 It costed me $400.00 for a Pontiac V8.
No longer listed made by Tilton for a Pontiac V8.
May call them & see if they actually still have it or can make it.

The only difference from Chevrolet V8 & Pontiac V8(Olds V8 identical) is the aluminum nose cone mounting block.
 
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They all look similar Mike till You take them apart each and examine close.
Then stating performance and reliability on a High compression V8.
No contest Tilton is the Best.
Cost 2-3 times more than the others made in China.
 
I like the GM 8.1 496 ci BBC factory mini starter motor.
But it's a Fail here in the Midwest when it gets Wet with water and You experience a rapid freezeup down to 10F.
Washed the road salt off the Chevy Tahoe last night at the carwash and undercarriage. Despite driving at highway speeds and running for 1/2 an hour this morning it failed to start.
Starter Bendix Frozen up.
Click Click Click Notta crank.

So I had to fire up the 1963 Pontiac Grand Prix. Started right up.
Factory Delco 10MT High torque Pontiac 455 starter motor I rebuilt last year.
Warmed up and drove to the gas station and to work.
Anyone that says modern tech and electronics is superior in Sub freezing weather I can argue .
Vertex Mag keeps on working flawlessly also.
 
Yep, new does not necessarily mean improved. Not for the last 30 years.
Today it's double the cost and half the quality. Planned obsolescence so you buy another.
 
Yep, new does not necessarily mean improved. Not for the last 30 years.
Today it's double the cost and half the quality. Planned obsolescence so you buy another.
I agree.
You can not tell that to the younger guys & especially the new Gen Mechanics with C5 Corvettes.
You get blasted & degraded for owning Pontiac cars with a Pontiac V8 even though you own a Corvette.
Choice is simple my 70 TA is built better for drag racing & costs less money to put back together & is Way Faster when she runs again later in 2019.

And I learned its best to work in total secrecy.
Post later after my TA is back together & I haved raced it once again.
 
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