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Gear Reduction or Direct Drive?

At one time selecting a Chevrolet starter was easy enough, as there really was only one choice. However, since the late ’80s, the OEMs have steadily moved away from direct-drive starters and toward gear-reduction starters, and the aftermarket has followed suit.

Although gear-reduction starters are more complex, making them more expensive, they are also smaller, lighter, and more efficient. These starters typically

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