GM mini starter $35. Works GREAT!
08-14-2001, 11:23 PM
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GM mini starter $35. Works GREAT!
My old starter just wasn't cutting it after installing the 383. After the engine warmed up it couldn't turn it over. I saw a post by "snaketr" in the "Engine Mods" about installing a used factory GM mini starter from a '95-'99 Chevy 1500 5.7 truck. I purchased one from a salvage yard for $35, installed it and it works really well. I highly recommend this upgrade to anyone wanting to save a few dollars and upgrade their stock starter.
Now it sounds like a late model engine while cranking. That was an unexpected bonus. :cool:
The only modification needed was to add ~3/8" stack of washers to each starter bolt to make up for the difference in housing thickness.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zero...eply&id=934031
Now it sounds like a late model engine while cranking. That was an unexpected bonus. :cool:
The only modification needed was to add ~3/8" stack of washers to each starter bolt to make up for the difference in housing thickness.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zero...eply&id=934031
snaketr:
Use the G.M. ministarter. I put them on everything I have. You can get them from a Junk yard cheap. If you have a 168 flywheel you will need to get it off of a 350 1500 series truck from 95-99. If you have a 153 you will need to get it off a LT-1 Camaro. The LT1 Corvette will not work because it is a totally different design. I just put one on my 86 vette in it only cost me 30 bucks.
Use the G.M. ministarter. I put them on everything I have. You can get them from a Junk yard cheap. If you have a 168 flywheel you will need to get it off of a 350 1500 series truck from 95-99. If you have a 153 you will need to get it off a LT-1 Camaro. The LT1 Corvette will not work because it is a totally different design. I just put one on my 86 vette in it only cost me 30 bucks.
08-15-2001, 12:38 AM
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Re: GM mini starter $35. Works GREAT! (MIKER)
Good find Mike, I'm going to start checking around at junk yards.
Now does anyone know what flexiplate a 69 with a TH-400 uses?
[Modified by Smokehouse69, 10:42 PM 8/14/2001]
Now does anyone know what flexiplate a 69 with a TH-400 uses?
[Modified by Smokehouse69, 10:42 PM 8/14/2001]
08-15-2001, 08:44 PM
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Re: GM mini starter $35. Works GREAT! (Smokehouse69)
I think I may have to do the same. My Autozone $29.00 is already suffering from heat soak.
