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Nathanv

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This is completely random and a quick question but I’ve been looking around and haven’t seen anyone do this but I absolutely hate the way the starter sounds on a 5.7 hemi like the ram hemi I have a 2011 ram 1500 with the 5.7 and I would love to put in a 392 hemi starter lr the 6.2 starters because they sound amazing in my opinion just wondering if anyone knows its possible?
 

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Have you done a google search on the topic? Probably someone out there in Ram-world who's done it (or not)....
 

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I owned a 1320 Challenger with the 6.4,and can't say as i ever noticed the starter sounding any differant then my trucks 5.7 starter did. You might have flywheel or starter drive issues,if your starter sounds differant
 

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i found this info...if it helps:



"Compatible starters for the 2011 5.7L Hemi engine (Dodge Ram 1500/2500/3500, Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee) are often listed under part number 17948 or 17948N, featuring a 10-tooth, clockwise rotation, 12V 1.4kW-1.7kW design. Common OEM replacement numbers include 56044736AB, 56044736AC, M0T20972, and M0T23271.
Compatible Starter Options and Models
  • 17948 / 17948N Starters: These are the most common aftermarket replacements for 2009-2023 Dodge Ram and Jeep 5.7L V8 engines.
  • OE Numbers: 56044736AC, 56044736AB, R6044736AC, M0T23271, M0T20972, M000T20972, M000T23271.
  • Brands: A-Premium, OEG Parts, Boatrip, IRONTREE, SZKAIDAG, SINTLY, and Rareelectrical.
  • AutoZone/O'Reilly: Bosch SR6472X, ACDelco 336-2185, or Carquest Premium 17950S.
Specifications for 2011 5.7L Hemi Starters
  • Tooth Count: 10 Teeth
  • Voltage: 12V
  • Rotation: Clockwise (CW)
  • Power: Typically 1.4kW to 1.7kW
  • Type: Permanent Magnet Gear Reduction (PMGR)
These starters are generally interchangeable across 2009-2020 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, and 2011-2020 Durango/Grand Cherokee 5.7L models. "
 

Wild one

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If I could get the sound of the old mopar starters from the 60s +early 70s , that would be great.
I'm not sure if i miss the sound of the old gear reduction starters,but they were a long lifed starter for the most part :waytogo:
 

turkeybird56

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If I could get the sound of the old mopar starters from the 60s +early 70s , that would be great.
Yeah, U definitely knew a Mopar was starting back than.
 

turkeybird56

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IMHO, if U listen closely and hear a V8 starting, even now, I pretty much know if it was a Ford, RAM, or GM. They just have that different sound.

FRIEND of mine had a 68 Coronet, 440 Magnum, 3/4 cam, boy could U hear that monster turn over, and the idle was pronounced too. In a way miss those days, THINGS were just a lot simpler to do, work on, diagnose. Now U need a Kazillion Dollar "sun:" type machine just to hook into stuff. ALAS, the old days were great, but not always great, LMAO.
 

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IMHO, if U listen closely and hear a V8 starting, even now, I pretty much know if it was a Ford, RAM, or GM. They just have that different sound.

FRIEND of mine had a 68 Coronet, 440 Magnum, 3/4 cam, boy could U hear that monster turn over, and the idle was pronounced too. In a way miss those days, THINGS were just a lot simpler to do, work on, diagnose. Now U need a Kazillion Dollar "sun:" type machine just to hook into stuff. ALAS, the old days were great, but not always great, LMAO.
I miss them a lot , but know we were fortunate to have had the experience, and at least we have lots of great memories.
 

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I replaced mine a month ago, used this one. It has alot deeper sound than the original to me.

It's only $100 @ RockAuto

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