Calling all classic car enthusiasts!
We know that one of the best upgrades you can make to your classic British car is replacing that old, sluggish Lucas starter with a modern, high-torque Nippondenso gear reduction starter from BritishStarters.com. It’s the key to reliable, immediate starting. But we also know that wiring any upgrade can be a hassle, often involving cutting, splicing, and making adapters.
We’re excited to announce a new agreement that makes installing our starters easier—and more factory-correct, than ever before. We’ve teamed up with the original electrical supply company that manufactures these OEM connectors. Our supplier recognizes BritishStarters.com for starting the "high torque starter" category for classic British automobiles, and wanted to supply our customers with the very best connectors on the market.
What does this mean for you? It means you are now getting OEM-quality connectors designed specifically for your starter, and tailored for your classic application. We are now offering two wiring options to streamline your installation:
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For Cars with Remote Solenoids (The "Keep It Simple" Wire): If your classic uses an external bulkhead solenoid (common on early Triumphs, Austin Healeys, MGs, and Land Rover Series), you can use our new, OEM-style "bypass wire". This wire features a heavy-duty ring terminal on one end and the specific Nippondenso connector on the other. This allows you to retain your existing, functional solenoid and original wiring setup, making the swap a simple plug-and-play operation.
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For a Factory-Correct Look (The "Splice-In" Wire): For those vehicles that wire the ignition directly to the starter, (TR6's, Jag XJ's, and later MGB's), this is the cleanest, most authentic "factory" connection - our pigtail connector (see below). This is the exact connector used on modern cars. Simply splice this pigtail into your existing ignition trigger wire, and plug it directly into the starter motor solenoid. It eliminates DIY adapters and gives you a professional, authentic, and secure connection.
At BritishStarters.com, we are committed to providing not just performance, but also the highest quality parts for your restoration or modification project. This new partnership is just another way we’re helping you keep your classic running reliably.
Happy Motoring!
The Team at BritishStarters.com
