SKU: ALL 80525
UPC: 848238041118
MPN: ALL80525
The ALLSTAR PERFORMANCE SBC Mini Starter (ALL80525) is a compact, high-torque starter built for small block Chevy engines running street or crate combinations. It uses a 1.4 kW permanent magnet motor and weighs only 7.5 lbs, which keeps mass off the bellhousing and frees up room around tight headers and oil pans. Per manufacturer specifications, it works with engines running compression ratios up to 10.5:1, so it covers the bulk of mild and moderate builds. Buyers swapping out a heavy stock unit or fitting a fresh crate engine will find this a straightforward upgrade in our starters lineup.
What sets this unit apart is the clockable mounting block with twelve indexing positions. That lets you rotate the solenoid and motor body to clear oil pans, headers, and chassis crossmembers that would foul a fixed-housing starter. It works with both 153- and 168-tooth flywheels and flexplates, so a single part number covers most transmission and clutch combinations. The permanent magnet motor delivers strong cranking torque from a small package, and per the manufacturer it clears most kickout oil pans. Mounting bolts and a shim kit ship in the box, which means you can dial in pinion-to-ring-gear depth at install without sourcing parts separately. Match shims with our starter shim kit if you need extra clearance.
This starter fits builders finishing a street car, hot rod, or crate engine swap where the original starter no longer clears a new header or pan. The twelve-position housing makes it easier to route the heavy battery cable away from exhaust heat, and the lighter weight reduces strain on the block-mounting boss. If you are wiring a fresh build from the battery forward, pair it with a solid solenoid and clean cable runs. Browse the rest of our ignitions and electrical selection to round out the charging and starting circuit on your project.
Per manufacturer specifications, this starter is rated for small block Chevy engines running compression ratios up to 10.5:1. That range covers most street and crate engine combinations, including mild and moderate performance builds that use pump or premium fuel.
Yes. The ALL80525 works with both 153- and 168-tooth flywheels and flexplates, so a single part number covers most manual and automatic transmission setups without changing starters when you swap flywheels.
Clockable means the motor body and solenoid can be rotated to one of twelve indexing positions relative to the mounting block. This lets you reposition the unit to clear oil pans, headers, and chassis components instead of being locked into one orientation.
Yes. The starter ships with mounting bolts and a shim kit, so you can set proper pinion-to-ring-gear depth during installation. If you need additional shims for a specific clearance, add a separate starter shim kit.
It weighs 7.5 lbs per the manufacturer, which is considerably lighter than a stock cast-housing starter. The reduced weight takes load off the mounting boss and frees up room in tight engine bays.
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