Product Summary

Automatic and Manual Transmission Type, Powder Coated

  • Features a gear reduction of 4.4:1 that improves torque for great cranking
  • The three horsepower motor provides power for high compression engines
  • Has a ball bearing supported armature and pinion gear
  • A downsized design helps clearance issues with oil pans and exhaust
  • Mount can be clocked to assist in mounting

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Key Specs

MFG. Part #5096
Starter SizeMini
Flywheel/Flexplate Tooth Count168-tooth
Mount TypeInline
FinishPowder Coated
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MSD 5096 Details

The new DynaForce Starter is designed to crank over the highest compression engines on a hot day in Death Valley. Not that too many race cars are sitting in Death Valley, but it’s good to know that you have the oomph to make it happen. The DynaForce Starter features all new components beginning with a three horsepower motor. This power is used to crank over the reduced 4.4:1 gear set to deliver great torque to the engine’s ring gear to get the engine turning. The armature is balanced during assembly and is guided by two ball bearings for smooth engagement and thousands of starts. The downsized housing clears most headers and oil pans, but just in case, we made the billet mount so it can be clocked in different positions to help in tight applications. The assembly is powder coated MSD red and will stay looking good, even though it’s underneath your car.  WILL NOT FIT GTOs.  For GM LS Series Engines.

  • Gear reduction of 4.4:1 improves torque for great cranking
  • Three horsepower motor provides power for high compression engines
  • Ball bearing supported armature and pinion gear
  • Downsized design helps clearance issues with oil pans and exhaust
  • Mount can be clocked to assist in mounting

Application

Note:  This will not fit the GTO application as the GTO bellhousing has a smaller opening and will not accept this starter.

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MSD 5096 Specifications

KEY SPECS
MFG. Part #5096
BrandMSD
Starter SizeMini
Flywheel/Flexplate Tooth Count168-tooth
Mount TypeInline
FinishPowder Coated
GENERAL
Transmission TypeAutomatic and Manual
Starter Output (kW/hp)2.54 kW / 3.4 hp
Material TypeBillet Aluminum
ColorRed
ClockableYes
Gear RotationStandard
Gear Ratio4.40:1
Compression Ratio18.0:1
Starter StyleHitachi
Sold in QuantityEach
GTIN Code085132050963

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Works perfectly w/ Corvette C6 Z06

5.0

5 years ago

Carlos

Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines

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Excellent product. It may need a professional technician for installation due to alignment and gearing clearances.

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