[Ron Earp]

when I say "does not start" I mean that it will crank fine when hot but she won't start - she has spark, fuel, and all of that - just won't start. However, do a 2nd gear push start at a walking/jogging pace and she'll fire up in 1/2 second.

The cables and so forth to the starter are brand new as I re-did the entire electrical system last year - and the problem was around before that too so I didn't cause it. The ignition system works well - no problem on power to the MSD while cranking. Seriously, I'm pretty good with electrics and I've gone down those paths and the system is strong. I've measured current draws at various places and so forth and the system seems good. When cold it'll start up on the first couple of cranks within 1/2 second of pushing the button.

The other Z guys, well, some have problems and use a gear reduction unit. I've heard the bore washing theories and stuff like as being the cause and necessitating the need for a push or more starter speed, but I'm not sure I agree with that theory.

If I could use a "blueprinted" modified stock hi torque starter that'd be fine with me. I'm going to check some local shops and see if they can build them.