New starter for me! Powermaster 9050

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WOW, thanks to all you guys that recommended this starter over the years!!! My NAPA unit finally got oil fouled and/or just worn out and I was itching to try one of these.

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My tired Mitsubishi style NAPA starter:
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My new Powermaster 9050 starter:
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I am one happy IDI owner right now!!!

A few notes:
These two start up videos were using the same batteries with no charging in between starts, minus the 15 seconds the engine was running to move it from the side yard to the driveway.

*I should also note that because my glow plug system is in good shape, even this pathetic starting speed never left me stranded as the engine fires up after about 1-2 rotations. This example happened to be the fastest she's turned over in 2 weeks.

The 9050 is a WAY smaller form factor than the Mitsubishi style and far easier to get in. The top bolt, however, still sucks completely and doesn't play nice. But at least you can hand-start the darn thing with the extra space now.

Oddly being so much smaller, they are still very similar in weight and both much lighter than I remember. Maybe after changing the 50lb starter on a DT466 at work a while back I'm just looking at it through new lenses?! Haha

The electrical studs are both easily accessible from the bottom!! This means you don't have to goof around with the wires attached to the starter while trying to bolt that sucker in, unlike the OEM units.

Powermaster's own literature states never to run a starter longer than 10 seconds, and to wait a full minute before trying again.

Thanks again for excellent advice guys!!!
I hope this helps someone else, happy wrenching!

-Joshua
 

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I just had my Powermaster 9050 installed last week. It's incredible how fast the engine cranks now. The old starter never failed to start the truck, it'd consistently start within ~2 seconds, but now it starts with just a bump of the key. Well worth the extra money :D
 

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I just had my Powermaster 9050 installed last week. It's incredible how fast the engine cranks now. The old starter never failed to start the truck, it'd consistently start within ~2 seconds, but now it starts with just a bump of the key. Well worth the extra money :D
I've probably had 4 brand new or reman starters in my rig over the years and none of them even thought about turning over this fast!

Good for E350 as well?
I'm with @chillman88, if it doesn't fit the vans I'd be shocked and would require proof. :D
These are smaller than even the Denso style starters, which were smaller than the Mitsubishi. I mean it IS a denso style but different than the OE; its smaller and stronger/faster.
 

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It sounds like it cranks over really quick. Looking at the picture of the starter it looks like a copy of the Denso starter. The price isn't too bad either.
 

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It sounds like it cranks over really quick. Looking at the picture of the starter it looks like a copy of the Denso starter. The price isn't too bad either.
Yeah like scary quick! :D

It is a denso style for sure, but whatever they do to it is even better.

I went this route due to the guys around here giving lots of praise for its speed and durability. The DB starters are great but many have reported early failures. So for $80 more hopefully I'll get longer life. Plus I'ma tear my Mitsu apart and see how it looks, prolly buy a rebuild kit and once installed hope I never have to use it. :Thumbs Up
 

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I have been running powermaster starters for over 20 years.
best damn starter ive ever used.
its amazing how long they last.
even after sitting in a hull of water.
right next to headers on a 10.5:1 gasser.
the only other starter that's ever held with the PM is a MSD starter but they don't make an IDI starter.

HIGHLY RECCOMEND!
 

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Yeah like scary quick! :D

It is a denso style for sure, but whatever they do to it is even better.

I went this route due to the guys around here giving lots of praise for its speed and durability. The DB starters are great but many have reported early failures. So for $80 more hopefully I'll get longer life. Plus I'ma tear my Mitsu apart and see how it looks, prolly buy a rebuild kit and once installed hope I never have to use it. :Thumbs Up

I just rebuilt my Mitsubishi starter. Now if I could only get some time to put the engine together to put it on.
If I had known about the Powermaster I might have tried it.
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