Chuck, I've broken cast aluminum starter noses with only a slight backfire (Weber carbs & too much initial advance). Watch your initial ignition timing with them! Most mini-starters using the Nissen 300ZX body are billet since they adapt the starter. My Mcleod mini-starter is now 20+ yrs old and has given good service and zero trouble. Also had a Mcleod on Judy's Z-28 commuter until it was sold, also with no trouble.
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