{"product_id":"empi-wosp-1-4kw-1-9hp-porsche-rotatable-gear-reduction-starter-empi-quality-replacement-porsche-911-1965-1989-17-2997-0","title":"EMPI WOSP Gear-Reduction Starter — 1.4kW \/ 1.9HP Rotatable | Porsche 356 \u0026 912 (17-2997-0)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere is a particular indignity in standing over a warm flat-four, thumb on the key, listening to a tired Bosch drag its heels while the block refuses to spin. This US-built WOSP gear-reduction starter answers with 1.9HP of decisive spin-up, its nose clocking freely so the housing tucks around headers and tin rather than fighting them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-torque 1.4kW (1.9HP) gear-reduction design for hard, fast cranking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotatable mounting flange clears headers, tin, and tight engine bays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUS-made to WOSP OE reference LMS1102\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLighter and stronger than the original Bosch direct-drive starter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine EMPI-supplied unit, direct bolt-in replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct replacement gear-reduction starter for air-cooled Porsche 356 and 912 engines. If you are unsure this fits your car, contact us with your year and model before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number: 17-2997-0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOE \/ interchange: LMS1102\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: EMPI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoxed dimensions: 11 x 7 x 5 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipping weight: 8.85 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Made in USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions \u0026amp; Answers\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this fit my Porsche?\u003c\/strong\u003e It bolts in as a direct replacement on air-cooled Porsche 356 and 912 engines; the nose rotates to clear headers and tin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is this part?\u003c\/strong\u003e A US-built WOSP gear-reduction starter rated 1.4kW (1.9HP) that cranks harder and faster than the stock direct-drive unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the part number?\u003c\/strong\u003e EMPI 17-2997-0, cross-referencing WOSP OE number LMS1102.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre you an authorized dealer?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — Washburn's Metal is an authorized EMPI dealer, so this is genuine EMPI, not a copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it ship?\u003c\/strong\u003e ships standard ground from our Orange, California shop\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ California Proposition 65 Warning:\u003c\/strong\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\"@type\":\"Product\",\"name\":\"EMPI WOSP Gear-Reduction Starter \\u2014 1.4kW \/ 1.9HP Rotatable | Porsche 356 \u0026 912 (17-2997-0)\",\"sku\":\"17-2997-0\",\"mpn\":\"17-2997-0\",\"brand\":{\"@type\":\"Brand\",\"name\":\"EMPI\"},\"description\":\"US-made WOSP 1.9HP gear-reduction starter for Porsche 356\/912. Rotatable nose, direct bolt-in. Ships from our Orange, CA shop.\",\"offers\":{\"@type\":\"Offer\",\"priceCurrency\":\"USD\",\"price\":\"327.99\",\"availability\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\",\"seller\":{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"name\":\"Washburn's Metal\"}},\"gtin12\":\"707924487206\"}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"EMPI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45307955904627,"sku":"17-2997-0","price":327.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/17-2997-0.jpg?v=1785946546","url":"https:\/\/shop.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-wosp-1-4kw-1-9hp-porsche-rotatable-gear-reduction-starter-empi-quality-replacement-porsche-911-1965-1989-17-2997-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}