Mr Monaro

After some feedback engine 468 11.5 comp will factory ls1 starter be ok or go after market.
cheers

Paul Bell

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This is an EXTERNAL engine question.

With that many inches, you should be considering an aftermarket starter.

redbird555

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MSD is a great option i wouldnt use a factory starter on that motor

Orange Juice

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I'm still using a stock starter without issue. I have an aftermarket one but it won't clear the headers.

Mr Monaro

More feedback on brands of starters so l know best brands.
cheers

Mr Monaro

sorry about wrong section on forum.

Paul Bell

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I have a Meziere TS119 on order.

Orange Juice

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Can't remember the make of mine, I bought off a friend because it wouldn't fit his headers.

fengstang

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Oem is always good

Paul Bell

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Not always. Many original starters had the "shorter bracket on one side" starter. These brackets are prone to breakage then the remaining long bolt breaks the starter mounting boss on the block. You DON'T want that.

JakeFusion

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When did they make that change? My starter looks like the one on the left...

Paul Bell

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I don't know Jake. My T/A had it. You can be sure I won't use it when I put my car back together.

Paul Bell

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https://ls1tech.com/forums/15260102-post100.html

JakeFusion

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Yeah, I started searching to see...

Looks like RockAuto and Amazon have a new unit from Quality-Built for $88. Part number is 6492SN.

The other option is the LS3 starter and a new pigtail that splices into the harness. My harness looks like crap, so I might go with a truck or the Quality-Built. If I ever go with a Big 3 wiring upgrade, the LS3 starter would be ideal.

Mr Monaro

Thanks for helpful input will go aftermarket.Keep ideas rolling.
cheers
joe

redbird555

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ls3 is a great stock option. just know that the big black ground wire on the side of the block needs to be relocated with it. since the solenoid plug hits it on install.

JakeFusion

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I decided to try the Quality-Built deal. Has the updated bracketry but old style electronics.

Mike Morris

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LS3 starter with new pigtail. It uses two long bolts. And its smaller and lighter than the original one.

Paul Bell

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This box was holding my screen door open when I got home today.

As I'm doing an engine build, I'm gonna hang the headers on the motor while on the stand to see if there's any fitment issues.

Strange though-this starter came with non-knurled bolts. They are nice 12 pt stainless but I know knurled bolts help the starter from moving around. I'm probably gonna uses knurled bolts.

LPE 403

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Stocker here on my little 460......works juuuuuuuust fine.