Hi all Who is running what type/brand of starter on their VL 304? I've ran a universal high output which was crap, and I've just managed to break the rebuilt stock one. Can anyone recommend an aftermarket, high output? I want to know that it fits correctly and has no isses throwing in.

Use a gear reduction High torque starter made for the Holden V8, any good Auto Elec should have one for around $200. I've got one in my stock VN 5Litre and I'm also running the same type on my 355 engine, they bolt straight up, haven't had any issues so far. The stock starters don't like it when they get hot especially if you have work done to the motor the ones I got work even if the car is overheated. Hope this helps.

Can't go wrong with a Bosch unit (they only make gear reduction now)

just the standard vt holden v8 starter motor

thanks all, that gives me a good starting point.