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Old Jun 25, 2019 | 04:04 PM
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Anyone have any experience with a new TYC (Chinese) starter for C5 Corvette?
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Old Jun 26, 2019 | 09:36 AM
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I put an AC Delco one on mine and was very happy with it. No experience on that otherwise.
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Old Jun 26, 2019 | 12:22 PM
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Not for me, I learned that it's better to get OEM. A little more $ but it has a dealer warranty.
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Old Jun 26, 2019 | 12:28 PM
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FWIW, I installed this starter 3 plus years ago with about 30 k miles ( I also have headers) works fantastic !!
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Although not on my Corvette I have purchased and installed several Chinese starters on Chevy motors in marine applications. For friends on a budget I have replaced them more than once on the same motor leading me to believe they are low quality and not rebuildable. I wouldn't put one on my C5 unless I was planning to sell it very soon.
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Old Jul 3, 2019 | 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by DDaaryl
Although not on my Corvette I have purchased and installed several Chinese starters on Chevy motors in marine applications. For friends on a budget I have replaced them more than once on the same motor leading me to believe they are low quality and not rebuildable. I wouldn't put one on my C5 unless I was planning to sell it very soon.
Thanks - Decided to rebuild myself, based on other threads using rebuild kit from "performancestarter.com".... will see how it does.
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Originally Posted by levkowitz
Thanks - Decided to rebuild myself, based on other threads using rebuild kit from "performancestarter.com".... will see how it does.
Just make sure it's all redone.
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After buying a Bosch that needed shimming I rebuilt my starter,, I used was very happy with there quality, delivery and service.
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