Alternative GM mini starter?
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Racer
Joined: Feb 2003
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From: The Woodlands TX
Alternative GM mini starter?
My starter gave it up last night. I want to install a mini, but I want the availability of running to the parts house to get it and replacements afterwards instead of order. I read where a 88-91 Corvette works, yet it is not a stagger hole starter. Does anyone know of one that is staggered?
Thanks....
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Joined: Jun 2000
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From: FL
GM part #9000852 is a late model truck starter. It is designed for big blocks with a 14" flexplate. The starter does not care whether it is installed on an auto or a manual. GM is great at parts interchange. A starter for a 14" auto app will work just fine on a 14" manual flywheel. Any good parts store (NAPA) should be able to interchange to a GM part #.
One note. You cannot use your stock bolts. The correct bolts are special with metric shanks and standard threads. GM part# for the bolts is 12338064 and you can get them from any dealer.
I have been using that starter for a couple of years and it works great.
I also modified an old brace, but it is not really necessary.
One note. You cannot use your stock bolts. The correct bolts are special with metric shanks and standard threads. GM part# for the bolts is 12338064 and you can get them from any dealer.
I have been using that starter for a couple of years and it works great.
I also modified an old brace, but it is not really necessary.
