{"product_id":"empi-wosp-porsche-356-550-spyder-vw-beetle-lh-early-high-torque-starter-motor-bullet-point-empi-quality-replacement-porsche-17-2944-0","title":"EMPI WOSP High-Torque Starter — Early Left-Hand Bullet Style | Porsche 356\/550 \u0026 VW Beetle to 1966 (17-2944-0)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA tired starter drags and clicks, and a hot, high-compression flat engine only makes the hesitation louder in a quiet paddock. This WOSP gear-reduction starter spins it over hard and fast, in the early left-hand 'bullet' nose that suits pre-1967 356, 550 Spyder, and Beetle bellhousings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWOSP high-torque gear-reduction starter motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly left-hand 'bullet' nose configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCranks high-compression air-cooled engines with authority\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLighter and stronger than a tired original starter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterchanges with WOSP LMS1105\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fits the early left-hand bellhousing on the Porsche 356, 550 Spyder, and VW Beetle from 1947 through 1966. 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: 17-2944-0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOE \/ interchange: LMS1105\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: EMPI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoxed dimensions: 11 x 6.5 x 5.5 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipping weight: 9.35 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 Fits the early left-hand 'bullet' bellhousing on the Porsche 356, 550 Spyder, and VW Type 1 Beetle (1947-1966).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is this part?\u003c\/strong\u003e A WOSP high-torque gear-reduction starter that cranks a high-compression engine faster than a stock unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the part number?\u003c\/strong\u003e EMPI 17-2944-0, interchanges with WOSP LMS1105.\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 High-Torque Starter \\u2014 Early Left-Hand Bullet Style | Porsche 356\/550 \u0026 VW Beetle to 1966 (17-2944-0)\",\"sku\":\"17-2944-0\",\"mpn\":\"17-2944-0\",\"brand\":{\"@type\":\"Brand\",\"name\":\"EMPI\"},\"description\":\"WOSP high-torque LH bullet gear-reduction starter, ref LMS1105. Fits the Porsche 356, 550 Spyder \u0026 early Beetle. Ships from Orange, CA.\",\"offers\":{\"@type\":\"Offer\",\"priceCurrency\":\"USD\",\"price\":\"287.79\",\"availability\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\",\"seller\":{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"name\":\"Washburn's Metal\"}},\"gtin12\":\"707924485523\"}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"EMPI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45307955839091,"sku":"17-2944-0","price":287.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/17-2944-0.jpg?v=1785946545","url":"https:\/\/shop.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-wosp-porsche-356-550-spyder-vw-beetle-lh-early-high-torque-starter-motor-bullet-point-empi-quality-replacement-porsche-17-2944-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}