[Entropy11]

I went with the PowerMaster XS mini-starter mainly because I was having issues with other mini starters not having the “reach” or “throw” that I needed with my PRW flywheel. The XS had the largest printed spec value I could find for pinion stick-out when comparing all the brands I could find with internal shims/spacers removed (not talking about the external mounting shims regarding tooth mesh).

The negative with the PowerMaster XS in my case revolves around the side they chose to mount the terminals on. No matter how I orient or clock it, those terminals are always on the outboard side of the engine facing my RA manifolds/down pipes. The higher end PowerMaster’s have the terminals facing rearward which I would prefer. The IMI appears to have the terminals on the inboard side facing the block/oil pan. That would be nice.

I ended up going with these for battery cables. I was more concerned with durability than OE appearance and loved these custom made ones in particular on other cars. Double jacketed and they still route more like welding leads than traditional battery cables.

https://www.batterycablesusa.com/extreme-battery-cable

I ordered Wednesday afternoon and they showed up to my house in NY Friday morning. Just throwing that out there because you mentioned cables!

[Greg Reid]

Originally Posted by Entropy11

The IMI appears to have the terminals on the inboard side facing the block/oil pan. That would be nice.

That's correct and is exactly the reason I leaned towards that brand. Since they all seem to have good reviews that was a deciding factor for me.

[Entropy11]

Originally Posted by Greg Reid

That's correct and is exactly the reason I leaned towards that brand. Since they all seem to have good reviews that was a deciding factor for me.

Yep, I really wish I would have thought it through like you did. I just figured “clock it wherever you want” and it’ll be all good. Haha. Not exactly. I’m still finalizing my exhaust so haven’t run the leads to the starter yet. I do know it’s closer than I’d choose to have it. Maybe I’ll fab a little carbon fiber shield if it looks sketchy.

I’m definitely going with the IMI or some rear terminal mini-starter on the next engine I have on the way.