I had the same problems you did after I put onmy MAC long tubes. I upgraded to one of the 92 up mini starters and it works great, sounds good to. Instead on cranking and cranking, I believe they are high torque starters cause mine fires right up when I tunr the key over.
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87 GT, Cobra R's,GT-40 heads,Crane 2031,1.7's, Edelbrock intake, long tubes,BBK cold air, Mass air,pulleys,Pro 5.0, King Cobra,Lakewood Lift Bars,50/50's,subframes, 4.10's.
Best time 12.759
Best MPH 106.79
Best 60' 1.695
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