WOSP 1.4kW High-Output Gear Reduction Starter | Air-Cooled VW & Porsche 356 | 11-Tooth 12V (LMS1101)

WOSP 1.4kW High-Output Gear Reduction Starter | 11-Tooth | 12V

Give your high-compression build the cranking power it deserves with the WOSP 1.4kW high-performance starter. This self-supporting gear reduction starter is trusted by fast Real Street and competitive race teams, stepping in where a standard high-torque motor struggles.

Featuring a heavy-duty 1.4kW motor and a specialized 11-tooth gear, it provides rapid, reliable ignition even in extreme heat or high-compression scenarios — a 40% increase in output over standard 1kW starters.

Vehicle Fitment

• VW Beetle: All years

• VW Bus: All years

• VW Karmann Ghia: All years

• Porsche 356: All years

• Compatibility: Works with 12-volt style flywheels and Type 1 or 002 Bus transmissions

Why Choose WOSP?

WOSP starters are trusted by some of the fastest Real Street and competitive race teams globally — engineered for longevity and performance where standard starters fall short.

Key Features & Benefits

• 1.4kW output: A 40% increase over standard 1kW starter motors.

• 11-tooth gear: Optimized engagement for reliable starts.

• Self-supporting gear reduction: Lightweight design built for high-compression engines.

• Heat tolerant: Delivers rapid, reliable ignition in extreme heat and high-compression scenarios.

Technical Specifications

• Power Output: 1.4kW (40% increase over standard 1kW models)

• Gear: 11-tooth

• Voltage: 12V

• Design: Lightweight, self-supporting gear reduction

• Flywheel: 12-volt style

• Transmission: Type 1 or 002 Bus

• Part Number: LMS1101

Frequently Asked Questions

• What transmissions and flywheels does it work with? It works with 12-volt style flywheels and Type 1 or 002 Bus transmissions.

• How much power does it make? 1.4kW, a 40% increase over standard 1kW starter motors.

• Is it suited to high-compression engines? Yes. It is ideal for high-compression street and full-race air-cooled VW engines.

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