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twin turbo 091 starter ??s
supa74 - June 25th, 2009 at 09:23 AM

im doing a twin turbo subie in my bug with 091 transmission. Have a slight problem with the 091 starter not fitting right due to the turbo flange. I grinded a little off the flange that poked out but didn't solve the issue. other than the high torque starter thats imo high $$ anybody else ran into this problem and what did you do about it?

pete wood - June 25th, 2009 at 03:24 PM

kombi auto starter. they are longer and have more torque.

seagull - June 25th, 2009 at 07:12 PM

fitted one only turbo

ratbug - June 25th, 2009 at 08:57 PM

I had to put a hight torque on mine so that i could fit the exchaust that went over the gearbox. Not only is it a lot smaller and lighter than the VW ones, it turns the motor over with ease. You can get them for about $300, which isn't much in the scheme of a TT suby conversion.

supa74 - June 26th, 2009 at 12:39 AM

yeah ratbug i was afraid i was going have to end up going with high torque starter, seems another twin turbo guy had to use one for that purpose. i dont have a problem with the exhaust on mine but i did cut pipe halfway and reweld it.
pete the auto kombi starter is it smaller ? or same size just longer? i need it to be smaller in diameter..

matberry - June 26th, 2009 at 08:54 AM

Auto IMO is just longer (not all of them tho) and I have not been impressed with the Hitorque starters I've installed. I have seen the new Cranky kits and they adapt the Subi starter, I would recommend going that way. They are available thru Custom Vee Dub (07)3356 4356 or on line.

supa74 - June 26th, 2009 at 11:03 AM

im not finding it on their website... but will contact them.. and its called Cranky Kit ?

matberry - June 26th, 2009 at 11:37 AM

Yep, Cranky Starter Kit

supa74 - June 26th, 2009 at 11:45 AM

ok found crankykits.com.au website looks interesting.. hey thanks matberry. cheers

supa74 - June 29th, 2009 at 08:27 AM

found something else like crankykits but using a different starter.. think im going this route... it uses a vw tdi turbo diesel starter bosch. Been talking to the guy and the starter is turned on a 45 degree angle.. which will fit perfect and will have alot of room between the solenoid n the turbo and also room between intercooler in its stock place n the starter.
http://www.westyventures.com/parts.html 
its halfway down the page
alot cheaper also.. but if i'd kept my subie starter id go with crankykits. i had sold the subie starter when i sold the subie tranny.

gazman - June 29th, 2009 at 01:20 PM

Maybe try something similar to this - http://www.vwkd.co.uk/bb/viewtopic.php?t=2104

supa74 - July 2nd, 2009 at 04:13 AM

hey mate, thanks for the link. good stuff.. :tu: