will the starter turn it?

[hardkoratvmxr]

I have a 2003 300ex and was wondering if the starter will turn a 12.1 compression piston? an 11.1?

Btw the piston is going to be an .08 piston if that matters

[300ex_#387]

Originally posted by hardkoratvmxr
I have a 2003 300ex and was wondering if the starter will turn a 12.1 compression piston? an 11.1?

Btw the piston is going to be an .08 piston if that matters

It should. I know a couple guys who have 12:1 pistons and the stock starter turns then over just fine. In the winter you might want to run a thinner oil though.

[bwamos]

Aye, it will turn my 330 11:1 over just fine.

However, you really need to keep the battery on a battery tender. If you're battery goes south at all, you're hosed.. lol.

[Cody_300ex]

It will, for about 4 years then it poops out....

[2muchquad]

mine turns over my 385 with high comp no problem.I did have to replace the brushes on the starter(to cheap to buy another starter:D ) because when they start to wear they will give the symptoms of a weak battery.Once i did that it was good to go.Try to keep the battery with a good charge in cases of bigger bores.