SEMA 2017: No Matter The Engine, Powermaster Can Start It Up

Powermaster is a familiar name with custom builders of vintage cars, and for good reason. Using the cutting edge of modern technology to upgrade components that have been around almost as long as the internal combustion engine, the company continues to add high-performance starter for vintage applications. This year’s SEMA show saw Powermaster debut two new starters for iconic engines.

Powermaster’s new starter for the Ford Y-Block engine.

The 1954-1964 Y-Block Ford engines have an endearing place in automotive history, but one of the most awkward and bulky starter units during that time. Powermaster’s new Y-Block starter (part #9002) is a more compact unit that offers 25-percent more cranking speed and a total of 170 ft/lbs torque through 3.7:1 gear reduction to easily handle engines up to 14:1 compression ratio. The machined billet mounting case offers three positions of adjustability for those engine bays with clearance issues.

The other notable iconic engine Powermaster now offers modern technology support for is the legendary Buick Nailhead engine from 1964-1966. This starter (part #9501) fits the 401 and 425 cubic-inch engines with Super Turbine 300 or Super Turbine 400 automatic transmissions. Weighing in at a modest 8.3-pounds, the 4.4:1 gear reduction offers 200 ft/lbs of torque and 25-percent more cranking speed than the original starters. Capable of easily cranking engines up to 18:1 compression, this starter also has an adjustable mounting block that allows a full 360-degrees of rotation. Powermaster calls this the infi-clock feature.

Anyone wanting to know more about these or the other starters or alternators in the Powermaster line of products, visit them online at www.powermastermotorsports.com.

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