Hi Torque Starter for High Compression A20A3

[azazel_18_2]

I have an 89 Honda Accord LXi 4dr with a 86 Prelude 5sp. I just rebuilt my engine with custom built forged rods and 11:1 forged pistons. The problem I am having is my starter strains to turn my engine over. I just replaced the starter and put a 790 CCA battery in in. I need to know what starter I can get that will crank my engine over because I have a fealing this starter is not going to last. I need to know ASAP so please e-mail me at:

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Thanks!

[A20A1]

Try and swap out the motor, the motor itself is held on by two very long bolts. Maybe a motor built for a different honda starter will fit... I've always nottice most hondas sound the same when starting. I'm sure B18's and such have been built with high comp before and they have a lot of aftermarket parts for them...

Or find a place that rebuild starters.

[carotman]

There were a couple of starters available for the 3G accord.

What does the label says on yours?

[azazel_18_2]

I believe it is a Nippodenso starter but can't be sure. I talked to some starter people and they said to check my timing and to add another ground. My timing if 15BTDC. I just need to know what to do. I am suprised this is a new problem that nobody has run into before.

[AccordEpicenter]

yah fix your grounds/check wiring, that little nippondenso starter should have enough power to turn over just about anything you can throw at it.

[azazel_18_2]

I am going to check my grounds and prob run a few more grounds. Will keep everybody updated!

[AccordEpicenter]

dont forget the ground from engine to chassis and tranny to chassis, check your battery terminals (thats a biggie)

[FyreDaug]

Upgrade all your wiring to 4awg. Mine cranks faster, and its stock, so it helped

[lostforawhile]

yea sounds like your ground,that is a geared starter,they even make a geared nipondenso for v8s now, it even looks the same. that starter should be able to easily crank that motor.

[azazel_18_2]

I checked my grounds and they were all hooked up. I ended up replacing them all with 4 ga wire. After that it cranked a little better. I ran a few more grounds and it does great now! Thanks!