Factory Reman

[skymstr02]

I don't think that the VAR cranks came into existence till sometime in the 90's. TCM has a special right now where you wont be penalized if your core has a non-VAR crank.

[hharney]

Thanks Dave, I was assured by TCM that I would receive my full core value.
Ed, rear engine is about 1000 hours

[JamesC]

Congratulations Herb
You might consider a lightweight starter if that is an option.
Also if you are thinking of GAMI's now might be the time as you may be able to send the GAMI's to the company and save the cost of the original injectors on that engine.
Just a thought...

[hharney]

Thanks Jim

Did GAMI's several years ago so I will keep those and send the new TCM injectors back with the core

I really don't see the advantage of the lightweight starter. They really turn a lot faster and do not have the duty cycle like the originals, only my opinion

Cheers

[JamesC]

You may have to get new paperwork for the GANI's from the company and maybe even trade them in for different ones depending on the induction and cylinder specifications on the new engine.
Do you have a link for comparing the starters? I am thinking about the lightweight one.