Starter recommendation
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Racer
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From: Leominster MA
Starter recommendation
I want to replace my starter while im at changing everything. Would like to get something decent without having fitment problems!!
Just want to bolt it in and not worry about it!
Should i go with one of these (little more pricey) or just get a generic replacement at advanced autoparts....
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MSD-5095/
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PWM-9500/
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PWM-9000/
Just want to bolt it in and not worry about it!
Should i go with one of these (little more pricey) or just get a generic replacement at advanced autoparts....
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MSD-5095/
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PWM-9500/
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PWM-9000/
Race Director
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if your not having starter problems what would be better than the original starter whether new or rebuilt? The others you listed may need shims to properly engage the starter. To the best of my knowledge they are not required for an original starter.
Heel & Toe
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From: East Point KY
I just finished installing a Summit mini Monday, it fit without any trouble at all. Well worth the cost, alot more room with the headers. I could not believe how nice the mini's are. Car starts great now and no problems when it gets hot. Wish I had done it sooner. 76,350, A/T modified, 410 HP
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Heel & Toe
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From: East Point KY
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-829000
Check this one out, should be the same as 76, wiring was easy just follow your wires like the old starter was wired should be fine. If you have any trouble just shoot me a PM.
Check this one out, should be the same as 76, wiring was easy just follow your wires like the old starter was wired should be fine. If you have any trouble just shoot me a PM.
Le Mans Master
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Melting Slicks
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High torque gear reduction starters are available through your local parts store. Gm has been using them for years and they are vastly superior to the old ones our Corvettes originally came with, and about 20 lbs. lighter. The only variables are the bolt pattern - staggered or straight across, and the size of the flywheel/ring gear. My '79 uses a starter from a '96 full size Chevy truck. A little research and you'll find one to fit your car. As for shimming to align the starter, you should do that no matter what starter you use. Most guys don't bother, though. Not a problem unless its a problem 
Le Mans Master
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From: Glen Allen, VA
Another vote for rebuilding your exisitng one. I just had mine done, and it works better than ever. Even with headers, I've never had a problem with hot starts, and I do not run a heat sheild.
Race Director
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From: FL
Straight across bolts mean a 153 tooth flywheel (12-3/4" diameter), staggered bolts mean a 168 tooth flywheel (14" diameter).
For the 168 tooth flywheel, I like the GM geared starter off a 1990's vintage BB truck. The GM part number is 9000852.
One note with the 9000852. 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.
For the 168 tooth flywheel, I like the GM geared starter off a 1990's vintage BB truck. The GM part number is 9000852.
One note with the 9000852. 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.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: Va
Give Mean Green a call and tell them you need the GM Staggered Bolt Pattern Mini-starter, quality product. They told me they sell a lot of these to RV owners with 454 Big Blocks.
http://www.mean-green.com/
Go with the staggered bolt pattern even if the in-line will work, I think the staggered pattern provides a more rigid clamp load.
http://www.mean-green.com/
Go with the staggered bolt pattern even if the in-line will work, I think the staggered pattern provides a more rigid clamp load.
Last edited by b71vette; Mar 17, 2010 at 12:36 AM.
Burning Brakes
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From: CA
For the 168 tooth flywheel, I like the GM geared starter off a 1990's vintage BB truck. The GM part number is 9000852.
One note with the 9000852. 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.
One note with the 9000852. 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.
Last edited by 71406; Mar 17, 2010 at 12:56 AM.
Melting Slicks
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From: Thunder Bay
Straight across bolts mean a 153 tooth flywheel (12-3/4" diameter), staggered bolts mean a 168 tooth flywheel (14" diameter).
For the 168 tooth flywheel, I like the GM geared starter off a 1990's vintage BB truck. The GM part number is 9000852.
One note with the 9000852. 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.
For the 168 tooth flywheel, I like the GM geared starter off a 1990's vintage BB truck. The GM part number is 9000852.
One note with the 9000852. 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.
Le Mans Master
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From: Chattanooga TN
High torque gear reduction starters are available through your local parts store. Gm has been using them for years and they are vastly superior to the old ones our Corvettes originally came with, and about 20 lbs. lighter. The only variables are the bolt pattern - staggered or straight across, and the size of the flywheel/ring gear. My '79 uses a starter from a '96 full size Chevy truck. A little research and you'll find one to fit your car. As for shimming to align the starter, you should do that no matter what starter you use. Most guys don't bother, though. Not a problem unless its a problem
I am using a C4 starter on mine. Starts every time.
