Sourcing A Gtr Starter Motor

[BoostedBarge]

So my Stagea 260RS (R33 GTR drivetrain) has a dead starter. It was replaced 3 years ago by a mechanic. I rang the guy and he said he would have fitted a cheap Chinese one (hence the 3 year failure). It would have been nice to have been asked whether I wanted the cheap option or the Bosch option. In any case, I've now rang Ashdowns, Repco and Autobarn and none of them have a listing for a replacement. Does anyone have any recommendations?

[tridentt150v]

Try Just Jap or one of the specialty outlets that cater for imports.

[BoostedBarge]

I pulled out the old starter and found it had JAS printed on it with a part number. So I rang JAS and they had one in stock at the local store for $220. That'll do me for now. Hopefully it doesn't crap itself in 3 years (no doubt it will). For anyone else looking, the part number was JAS SNB015 1233

[Dose Pipe Sutututu]

Don't quote me on this, but a R33 GTS(-t) starter motor "should" bolt straight up

[t_revz]

Don't quote me on this, but a R33 GTS(-t) starter motor "should" bolt straight up

[jiffo]

Anything from a 25, 26 or 30 will suit as they have reduction gearing and starter length is the same.

The 20 doesn't have reduction gearing, starter is longer (clearance issues) and also might have trouble cranking the bigger capacity engine.

Pinion tooth count on all is the same, as is the flange to the bell housing.