The pull start does not have to be removed, most car flywheels will reach on most cars/Trucks.

Back in the day everyone always said the pullstart created drag on an engine. I have proven this to be true several times. If you were to put a lightweight flywheel on your engine and keep the pullstart, you will find that the engine will have a very hard time holding a idle. Remove the pullstart and it will idle along all day just fine. You of course wouldnt want to put on the lightweight flywheel , but Im using it as an example to make a point about the drag, as it is true.

Grab the box and keep the pullstart, think of the pullstart in positive ways. I realize thats hard for some but your engine should start fairly easy once its warmed up. The box will do the dirty work and if the engine quits just tote your heater in your pocket and you can start er back up without having to run back to the box.

Im not saying that I would have a pullstart and starter box and spend the money for such, but if you already have one, make good use of it while it last.

Dbow