Recommend a starter to use with headers
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Recommend a starter to use with headers
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I have an 02 with heads, cam and XS Power headers.
I had a condition where the car would start normally but when I turned the ignition to off the starter would then run and kept the motor running. It didn't matter if I just turned the ignition to off, or if I even pulled the key. The motor would keep running because the starter was turning. I had to put the car in gear and basically stall it to make the starter and motor quit. Note: The starter doesn't seem to be running when the car is running.
I juggled the ignition switch with the key inserted semi aggressively and then I went to a full no start condition.
So this weekend I replaced the ignition switch with an AC Delco OEM unit, and now I am back to where the car starts but does not turn off when turned to off and the key pulled.
The next step is that with the motor and starter running with the key completely out of the ignition, I bumped the top of the starter at the solenoid with a broom stick and it stopped turning over.
So I believe the starter solenoid is shot. The starter is a bosch unit that I put in with the headers about 5.5 years ago. The car doesn't get run much.
So my question is are there any "heavy duty" starters that I can install so it lasts longer? Or should I do another OEM starter and put a heat shield on it?
Thanks for any recommendations
I have an 02 with heads, cam and XS Power headers.
I had a condition where the car would start normally but when I turned the ignition to off the starter would then run and kept the motor running. It didn't matter if I just turned the ignition to off, or if I even pulled the key. The motor would keep running because the starter was turning. I had to put the car in gear and basically stall it to make the starter and motor quit. Note: The starter doesn't seem to be running when the car is running.
I juggled the ignition switch with the key inserted semi aggressively and then I went to a full no start condition.
So this weekend I replaced the ignition switch with an AC Delco OEM unit, and now I am back to where the car starts but does not turn off when turned to off and the key pulled.
The next step is that with the motor and starter running with the key completely out of the ignition, I bumped the top of the starter at the solenoid with a broom stick and it stopped turning over.
So I believe the starter solenoid is shot. The starter is a bosch unit that I put in with the headers about 5.5 years ago. The car doesn't get run much.
So my question is are there any "heavy duty" starters that I can install so it lasts longer? Or should I do another OEM starter and put a heat shield on it?
Thanks for any recommendations
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I just posted this on the tech site for a similar question, I also installed XS power headers last winter and replaced the starter with this ///
Quality-Built 6492SN Supreme Domestic Starter - New on Amazon 90.00 put 8000 miles on this summer no issues with the starter !!!
Quality-Built 6492SN Supreme Domestic Starter - New on Amazon 90.00 put 8000 miles on this summer no issues with the starter !!!
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https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...placement.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...t-shields.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...t-shields.html
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Thanks - Is this "Quality built" starter an OEM alternative, or is it supposed to be better build to withstand additional heat from headers?
I have seen a high torque mini starter referenced in other threads. Can anyone link or provide the part number of what they have used successfully?
Thanks
I have seen a high torque mini starter referenced in other threads. Can anyone link or provide the part number of what they have used successfully?
Thanks
I just posted this on the tech site for a similar question, I also installed XS power headers last winter and replaced the starter with this ///
Quality-Built 6492SN Supreme Domestic Starter - New on Amazon 90.00 put 8000 miles on this summer no issues with the starter !!!
Quality-Built 6492SN Supreme Domestic Starter - New on Amazon 90.00 put 8000 miles on this summer no issues with the starter !!!
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Thanks - Is this "Quality built" starter an OEM alternative, or is it supposed to be better build to withstand additional heat from headers?
I have seen a high torque mini starter referenced in other threads. Can anyone link or provide the part number of what they have used successfully?
Thanks
I have seen a high torque mini starter referenced in other threads. Can anyone link or provide the part number of what they have used successfully?
Thanks
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engine coolant temps and exhaust manifold temps are completely different... having the headers coated will help as will wrapping the starter body/solenoid/wiring with heatshield... I have a bosch truck starter that I covered with heatshield and my headers are jethot coated... in my opinion that's about as good as you can do
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engine coolant temps and exhaust manifold temps are completely different... having the headers coated will help as will wrapping the starter body/solenoid/wiring with heatshield... I have a bosch truck starter that I covered with heatshield and my headers are jethot coated... in my opinion that's about as good as you can do
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engine coolant temps and exhaust manifold temps are completely different... having the headers coated will help as will wrapping the starter body/solenoid/wiring with heatshield... I have a bosch truck starter that I covered with heatshield and my headers are jethot coated... in my opinion that's about as good as you can do
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But I do think the tune and cam set up may play a bigger part in how hot they get?
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Well another thing I just thought of, XSpower headers are made of SS321 Stainless ,to my understanding they don't radiate as much heat !!!!!! ////side note the starter is in direct contact with the block where as my headers are inches away, I know touching something hot or being close to something hot is way different !!!!
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You don't want a mini starter,very short life span compared to full size starters, they're garbage for the most part and unneeded for your case. It will take a dump on you long before an AC Delco. My original starter is still in my 04 Z. I have LG LT's and the car has over 83k miles on it.45k of which are supercharged also. No header coatings, no heat blanket covering starter, no nada. When this one dies i will invest in what works,, factory AC Delco.I will always choose an aftermarket product that is better than OEM but i haven't seen a better starter. Don't roll the dice unless you have money to burn man.It's quite a job to replace a starter if you have headers so install one that will last 10-15 yrs if your lucky,,,like me. Mine is 13 yrs old and spins up like its brand new. Don't roll the dice unless you have money to burn IMO.
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Thanks. When I got the Bosch 5 yrs ago I thought I read they were the ones manufacturing them for AC Delco...maybe that was wrong and I installed a substandard part?.
It looks like the OE AC Delco is 323-1450...struggling to find this new.
It is very easy to find the remanufactured AC Delco 336-1922A for $80:
Read about the long bolt issue (If there is one) so will get an extra one:
Is the remanufactured AC Delco a bad choice?
Thanks
It looks like the OE AC Delco is 323-1450...struggling to find this new.
It is very easy to find the remanufactured AC Delco 336-1922A for $80:
Read about the long bolt issue (If there is one) so will get an extra one:
Is the remanufactured AC Delco a bad choice?
Thanks
You don't want a mini starter,very short life span compared to full size starters, they're garbage for the most part and unneeded for your case. It will take a dump on you long before an AC Delco. My original starter is still in my 04 Z. I have LG LT's and the car has over 83k miles on it.45k of which are supercharged also. No header coatings, no heat blanket covering starter, no nada. When this one dies i will invest in what works,, factory AC Delco.I will always choose an aftermarket product that is better than OEM but i haven't seen a better starter. Don't roll the dice unless you have money to burn man.It's quite a job to replace a starter if you have headers so install one that will last 10-15 yrs if your lucky,,,like me. Mine is 13 yrs old and spins up like its brand new. Don't roll the dice unless you have money to burn IMO.
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You don't want a mini starter,very short life span compared to full size starters, they're garbage for the most part and unneeded for your case. It will take a dump on you long before an AC Delco. My original starter is still in my 04 Z. I have LG LT's and the car has over 83k miles on it.45k of which are supercharged also. No header coatings, no heat blanket covering starter, no nada. When this one dies i will invest in what works,, factory AC Delco.I will always choose an aftermarket product that is better than OEM but i haven't seen a better starter. Don't roll the dice unless you have money to burn man.It's quite a job to replace a starter if you have headers so install one that will last 10-15 yrs if your lucky,,,like me. Mine is 13 yrs old and spins up like its brand new. Don't roll the dice unless you have money to burn IMO.
We ran OEM GM starters on the World Challenge race cars with our headers too. No coatings, no covers, no shields and never had an issue with them.
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wires in spark plug sock, was able to install headers with the starter in place
ARH system with coated headers
coated for heat management but love the finish also
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