I have read that the distinctive sound was due to reduction gearing, which resulted in the starter turning faster, which yielded more torque for roatting all that engine mass better. This was one of many improvements back in the day when Chrysler was the acknowledged auto engineering leader. Once I replaced my old starter with the Dakota truck mini-starter, the good old sound was no more. I don't know whether this newer starter is as speedy in turns, but it does fine on a 11.2 CR 496 incher. -- [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ---- Please address private mail -- mail of interest to only one person -- directly to that person. I.e., send parts/car transactions and negotiations as well as other personal messages only to the intended recipient, not to the Clubhouse public address. This practice will protect your privacy, reduce the total volume of mail and fine tune the content signal to Mopar topic. Thanks! '62 to '65 Mopar Clubhouse Discussion Guidelines: http://www.1962to1965mopar.ornocar.org/mletiq.html. This email was sent to: arc.6265@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx . Or send an email to: 1962to1965mopars-unsubscribe@ http://www/?p=