Prior to my latest lsvtec low compression i had the same thing but 11.6:1 compression and the car started almost instantly when turning the key over. Now i turn the key and its like a couple secs then it sounds horrible for a sec then gets up to idle(about 2k til it warms up then drops to about 8-900rpms)

now what would cause this?
1st i thought my battery which was sitting forever at the shop may be the cause..but i switched it out with an optima redtop battery and same problem..
when the car has been on and driving for a while..itll start right up..but if it sits for like 7hrs maybe less it takes a good bit to get it started..?

could the low compression motor be the cause OR the only issue could be the starter?...should be the same starter i had on the last build(thats why i ask)

thanks for any help..