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Author:  Beau [ Mon Sep 12, 2005 4:13 pm ]
Post subject:  Are there in cheap starter upgrades/conversions out there?
Just wondering of any of you have converted a starter from another car to fit a Mini? Not sure if it has been done, but I thought I would try!

Thanks
Author:  fuzzy-hair-man [ Mon Sep 12, 2005 4:16 pm ]
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Holden Gemini starter motor works I am not sure of the specifics of it but if you do a search there is mention of it somewhere on this site....

What is a Holden gemini called in the US? Gemini's had a link with isuzu I think :? so maybe that will help. :D
Author:  speedy [ Mon Sep 12, 2005 4:22 pm ]
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The Geminis are called Chevette in the Americas.
Author:  Beau [ Mon Sep 12, 2005 5:29 pm ]
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A chevette? As in the Chevy hatchback?

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Author:  speedy [ Mon Sep 12, 2005 5:49 pm ]
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The T car! :wink:
http://www.chevettes.com/
Author:  TK [ Mon Sep 12, 2005 6:19 pm ]
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Yes the Isuzu starter will work but there is a better one that takes more work to get it to fit, the Honda Civic, it's a corker apparently. I have all the info but it's on my work computer.
Author:  bnicho [ Mon Sep 12, 2005 7:52 pm ]
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Chevette in US had a different engine to the Gemini here. You can use a starter from a 2000cc petrol Trooper or 1600-1800 petrol I-Mark. Maybe an Impulse as well. :wink:

(Yes, I'm a closet Isuzu fan!)
Author:  miniron [ Tue Sep 13, 2005 10:18 am ]
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:wink:
RWD Gemini fits. Needs the mounting holes elongated but interferes with your oil cooler if fitted. Give Link a call. They had them last time I was there.
Edit: :oops: OOPS didn't notice you were in Minnesota.
Regards
RonR
Author:  Beau [ Tue Sep 13, 2005 10:24 am ]
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miniron wrote:
:wink:
RWD Gemini fits. Needs the mounting holes elongated but interferes with your oil cooler if fitted. Give Link a call. They had them last time I was there.
Edit: :oops: OOPS didn't notice you were in Minnesota.
Regards
RonR


No worries. Chevettes are a tough car to find here. Couldn't find anything from any of the local yards.

I was wondering if there were any asian cars that would have soemthing. I don't want to use American car parts.
Author:  danidad [ Tue Sep 13, 2005 10:04 pm ]
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holden gemini is isuzzu bellet or vauxhall chevette i think
Author:  bnicho [ Tue Sep 13, 2005 10:09 pm ]
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danidad wrote:
holden gemini is isuzzu bellet or vauxhall chevette i think

Yes, as was said above! :lol:

Chevette uses a different engine entirely.

The Bellet uses a different starter which does not interchange.
Author:  danidad [ Tue Sep 13, 2005 10:20 pm ]
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point being the chevette is not a chevrolet product as beau suspected but a vauxhall..still GM though.. theres probably a german opel equivelent too...
Author:  bnicho [ Tue Sep 13, 2005 10:36 pm ]
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danidad wrote:
point being the chevette is not a chevrolet product as beau suspected but a vauxhall..still GM though.. theres probably a german opel equivelent too...


Yes there is, the Opel Kadett of the same period.

But as far as I am aware, the closest thing the US got was the I-Mark which is basically a Gemini to us:

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Not sure of exactly what the mechanicals were.
Author:  speedy [ Wed Sep 14, 2005 2:26 pm ]
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Beau;
In case you missed this thread
http://www.ausmini.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=11151
Cheers,
Author:  Besser [ Sat Sep 24, 2005 11:50 am ]
Post subject:  Gemini starter
The gemini starter develops a lower cranking torque but achieves this with a 20% lower current draw.

Fitting a gemini starter will give the perception of better cranking but there is little diff. I personally did the mod then did the check.
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