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Well so far it actually works. I got a starter for a 2014 C7 Corvette. As far as I can tell the hot start issue is also gone. Here are some photos and thoughts on it. First on size the C7 starter is about 1 inch shorter in length, 1 inch shorter in overall height and may be 1/2 inch or so narrower, it also weighs 1.25 pounds less 7.5 pounds vs 6.25 pounds. As far as cranking speed goes the C7 starter is noticeably better. Electrical connections (smallest wire) you need to get a pigtail from a C6 and a pigtail from a C7 and mate them together. The main power wire and alternator no change. Starter bolts are the same length (no change). It also has a heat shield that bolts to it - built in. I had to modify the shield - basically cut it in half and tweak the front mount area. What is nice I think being much smaller and the heat shield it helps with the hot starts. My ARH headers were very close to the C6 starter and there was no shield. With the new starter nothing is too close and I can reach my hand from underneath and put all the connections on whereas before I had to get from the top.
So far no issues. I like the find that guy had for the starter electrical plug. That will save some time. It should fit a C5 as there are many of the same parts in it.
