{"product_id":"ford-v8-3-0-hp-high-torque-starter-black","title":"Ford V8 3.0 HP High Torque Starter - Black","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpgrade your Ford V8 starting system with a high-torque mini starter designed for Windsor Small Block, FE Big Block, and 385 Series Big Block engine applications. Featuring a powerful 3.0 horsepower motor and 3.75:1 gear reduction ratio, this starter delivers dependable cranking performance for street, restoration, and performance-oriented engine combinations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatible with many Ford 260, 289, 302, 351W, 352, 360, 390, 406, 427, 428, 429, and 460 engine applications, this starter is engineered to provide reliable starting power while maintaining a compact footprint. The gear reduction design helps increase torque output for dependable hot and cold starts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe compact Tilton-style housing provides additional clearance around headers, oil pans, steering components, and other tight engine bay areas where traditional full-size starters can create fitment challenges. An adjustable billet aluminum mounting block allows easier starter positioning and installation flexibility across a wide range of Ford V8 combinations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinished in a black housing, this starter adds a polished appearance to muscle cars, classic trucks, hot rods, restorations, and custom builds. Whether replacing a worn factory starter or upgrading a performance engine, this high-torque mini starter delivers the cranking power, clearance, and reliability needed for dependable engine starts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompact Mini Starter Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe offset Tilton-style housing helps create additional clearance around headers, oil pans, steering linkage, and other engine bay components. Its compact design makes it a popular upgrade for performance builds, restorations, and custom Ford applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Torque Starting Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 3.0 HP motor and 3.75:1 gear reduction ratio work together to provide strong cranking power for Windsor, FE, and 385 Series Ford engines. The gear reduction design helps improve starter efficiency while maintaining a lightweight, compact package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMPATIBLE WITH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFORD BIG BLOCK “385” SERIES V8\u003cbr\u003e• 6.8L \/ 429 in3\u003cbr\u003e• 7.5L \/ 460 in3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFORD BIG BLOCK FE SERIES V8\u003cbr\u003e• 5.8L \/ 352 in3\u003cbr\u003e• 5.9L \/ 360 in3\u003cbr\u003e• 6.4L \/ 390 in3\u003cbr\u003e• 6.6L \/ 406 in3\u003cbr\u003e• 7.0L \/ 427 in3\u003cbr\u003e• 7.0L \/ 428 in3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFORD SMALL BLOCK WINDSOR V8\u003cbr\u003e• 4.3L \/ 260 in3\u003cbr\u003e• 4.7L \/ 289 in3\u003cbr\u003e• 4.9L \/ 302 in3\u003cbr\u003e• 5.0L \/ 305 in3\u003cbr\u003e• 5.8L \/ 351 in3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMMON VEHICLE APPLICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFord Mustang (289 \/ 302 \/ 351W \/ FE \/ 429 \/ 460 equipped)\u003cbr\u003eFord F-Series Trucks (302 \/ 351W \/ FE \/ 429 \/ 460 equipped)\u003cbr\u003eFord Torino \/ Fairlane (FE \/ 429 \/ 460 equipped)\u003cbr\u003eFord Galaxie \/ LTD (FE \/ 429 \/ 460 equipped)\u003cbr\u003eMercury Cougar \/ Cyclone (302 \/ 351W \/ FE \/ 429 equipped)\u003cbr\u003eLincoln Continental \/ Mark Series (460 equipped)\u003cbr\u003eStreet, performance, drag racing, and hot rod Ford V8 builds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFits automatic transmission applications only.\u003cbr\u003eWill not fit manual transmission applications.\u003cbr\u003eFits 1978 and older Small Block and Big Block engines.\u003cbr\u003eFits 1964 and newer FE engines.\u003cbr\u003eDesigned for Ford FE, 385-series, and Windsor V8 engine platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStarter Style: Mini\u003cbr\u003eStarter Type: Tilton\u003cbr\u003eColor: Black\u003cbr\u003eAdjustable Mounting Block: Yes\u003cbr\u003eStarter Rotation: Standard\u003cbr\u003eMaximum Compression Ratio: 11.0:1\u003cbr\u003eGear Reduction Ratio: 3.75:1\u003cbr\u003eHorsepower: 3\u003cbr\u003eStarter Housing Material: Cast Aluminum\u003cbr\u003eMounting Block Material: Billet Aluminum\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Top Street Performance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49562140279080,"sku":"JM7003BK","price":203.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/8356\/5608\/files\/jm7003bk-a.jpg?v=1732638647","url":"https:\/\/www.topstreetperformance.com\/products\/ford-v8-3-0-hp-high-torque-starter-black","provider":"Top Street Performance","version":"1.0","type":"link"}