Headers vs starter motor question
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Burning Brakes
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Headers vs starter motor question
I'm still struggling with the header thing, guys. A few years back I had a '79 El Camino with, among other things, headers. It would fry the starter motor about every 6-7 months because of the proximity of the starter to the headers. Has anyone had this kind of problem with headers on their C5? Thanks in advance for your patience while I continue to mull over this mod.
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Originally Posted by MisterC
I'm still struggling with the header thing, guys. A few years back I had a '79 El Camino with, among other things, headers. It would fry the starter motor about every 6-7 months because of the proximity of the starter to the headers. Has anyone had this kind of problem with headers on their C5? Thanks in advance for your patience while I continue to mull over this mod.
They cost alot more than a set for an El Camino, but they function like stock. (well, except for the extra power)
Melting Slicks
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I have had my KOOKs on for about 1 1/2 years and have had no issues with the starter. 
I am using the stock GM exhaust (header) gaskets and they have performed flawlessly too (no blowouts like earlier years.)
I am using the stock GM exhaust (header) gaskets and they have performed flawlessly too (no blowouts like earlier years.)
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Originally Posted by Jeff Jeff
I have had headers on for over 3 years and have not had any starter problems.
Racer
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Originally Posted by Patches
Same here. Couple of weeks ago I wrapped the starter with heat reflecting Thermatec self-adhesive wrap since it was exposed and easily accessible.
I will be installing my headers next week, where did you get the Thermatec wrap from?
TIA
Jeff
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Last time I ordered it at the counter at Advanced Auto right from the Thermotec catalog. The time before from:
http://www.horsepowerfreak.com/THEM_HEAS.asp
Btw, get the self-adhesive stuff. Their dedicated universal starter heat wrap uses SS clamp to hold it in place and is very clumsy to install in a C5. The self-adhesive stuff is very easy to cut to shape/size and apply.
http://www.horsepowerfreak.com/THEM_HEAS.asp
Btw, get the self-adhesive stuff. Their dedicated universal starter heat wrap uses SS clamp to hold it in place and is very clumsy to install in a C5. The self-adhesive stuff is very easy to cut to shape/size and apply.
Last edited by Patches; Mar 3, 2005 at 01:32 PM.
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