Finn Lassen wrote:

 Trying to purchase a starter for Tracy's Re-drive.
 He specs a 1986-88 non-turbo RX7 manual transmission model.
 Apparently 1988 or later are supposed to be lighter.
 However, a search at www.RockAuto.com  gives:

 WORLD WIDE Part#16896, Mitsubishi, Permanet Magnet Planetary Gear
 Reduction $102 + $40 core
 (Also available at a local DiscountAutoParts store for $120 + $45 core).

 BOSCH Part#SR288X 2.0kW System, OEM NO=N327-18-400 (reman) $131 + $66 core

 BOSCH Part#SR295X 1.4kW System, OEM NO=N326-18-400 (reman) $128 + $55 core

 BOSCH Part#SR296X 1.2kW System, OEM NO=N318-18-400 (reman) $144 + $55 core

 AC DELCO Part# #19012006 (#3231138) $130 + $55 core

 AC DELCO Part#3231137 (reman #19012005) $141 + $50 core

 AC DELCO Part#3231329 (reman #19012175) $149 + $50 core

 But no weight nor pictures!
 On  another web site I've seen a BOSCH F5000-27282 listed at 8.18 pounds.

 I sure would appreciate input from anybody who have weight and
 configuration data on these.
 I need the solenoid above the starter and lowest weight.

 Finn

Autozone prices this starter at $100 + $55 core.  This is a
Duralast-Import starter with a listed weight of 8.05 lb.  It has the
same part number as the WORLD WIDE starter that you found.  They also
list a BECK/ARNLEY starter for $180 + $55 Core with a weight of 0.1 lbs,
so I'm not sure I trust their weights.

Bob White

I did in fact get the Mitshubishi M1T707817X27 12V from AutoZone (turned in my automatic
Mitshubishi M1T741816904 12V as core) at $100.

I actually think it's not direct drive; website listed it as planetary gear.

AutoZone is by far the cheapest and has it as a store stock item (so you can return it in case it
doesn't fit).

The starter I had on the Ross drive is about 2 - 2.5 pounds heavier, so I just need to shave off 3
pounds from the mount plate and I'll break even on the weight.

The early version of Tracy's I have weighs in at 52 pounds including starter, flywheel and all
hardware.
The Ross weighs in at 49 pounds.

If you're doing theoretical W&B for your airplane, do not disregard hardware (bolts,  washers,
nuts, spacers).
Finn

 
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