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Old Dec 31, 2006 | 11:01 AM
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ok all.. what are your recomendations on a mini starter

i have a 85 vette 4+3 and i am going to try and install my own headers
i want to replace the mammoth stock starter before i do this.

what do you guys recommend
best starter for best price.

p.s. this is not a daily driver

p.s. happy new year
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Old Dec 31, 2006 | 11:06 AM
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the stock starter will fit (at least with the hooker long tube headers)

I believe the LT1 starter is smaller than the '85 and will work. I got a ministarter from jegs quite a few years ago. Not sure who makes it though....sorry!
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stock starter will fit but if i ever have to replace it, wont i have to remove the header first.
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it will be close but it can be removed w/o pulling the headers.
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Old Dec 31, 2006 | 11:21 AM
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www.summitracing.com

They carry a ton of Powermaster mini starters. Enter starter in their search box.
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Old Dec 31, 2006 | 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by ittybittyfds
ok all.. what are your recomendations on a mini starter

i have a 85 vette 4+3 and i am going to try and install my own headers
i want to replace the mammoth stock starter before i do this.

what do you guys recommend
best starter for best price.

p.s. this is not a daily driver

p.s. happy new year
stock 1998 chevy truck k1500 with 5.7 v-8 has a stock mini starter most parts houses has these in stock around 125.00 plus core
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