EliteCamaro94

hey guys i got a 94 z28 and my starter went out today. How hard is it to change it? I never did it on this car the only car i ever did it on was my 79 z28.

the_merv

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Not hard at all, just 2 Bolts on the side of the Block. Maybe a little tight as far as clearance.

Just dis-connect the Battery first.

robsquikz28

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x2^ you will need a 9/16 socket with long extension and a 5/16 1/4 socket for the little nuts on there...and disconnect batt. first.....

Captainofiron

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yea its really easy, like at most 30 minutes

counting the battery and wires you have to remove 5 nuts and bolts

only problem will be working around your pipes, but you can take it out with the exhaust in place

BizZzatch350

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If its an auto, remove the converter dust shield to gain some more access.

EliteCamaro94

yeah its an auto, my biggest issue is i have big *** hands and they dont fit anywhere in this engine bay area. Maybe i can get my little buddy ben to give me a hand. He is small enough to fit everywhere lol. Thanks guys. How much do starters usually run? like around 150

BizZzatch350

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Some thing like that, check A-zone, I just picked up a Duralast with a life time warranty on it not to long ago, think it was 186$ with tax?

96lt1m6

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i have an unused starter from autozone for 100.00 shipped

EliteCamaro94

why did you never use it? im in phx az how long would it take u to ship it here? I need it this week.

buffman

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I see no reason it won't fit as an LT1 is an LT1, but get the Corvette Spec'd Starter from Autozone. Small, cool sound, lightweight, Lifetime Warranty. $120 + core. Just bring your core back another day... I'll have to double check threads, but I see no reason for it not to fit.

ABA383

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Yeah the starter for a '96 Corvette, dubbed the LT4 starter, is a nice upgrade and fits with no problems...I run an AdvanceAuto LT4 style on my car and it works great...

--Alan

buffman

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yeah i think it's been superceeded as it's listed for any LT1/4 vette at the store. I like the duralast unit better. Cheap I think too.

the_merv

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I had a Corvette Starter on my LT1 when I had it. It worked really well.

He won't necessarily have to do that if it's already done, just pull it off of the Car and bring it in.

96lt1m6

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spare for my 95 however it is going LsX
ship on monday you should have it by wed.

joelster

When my starter went, I replaced it with one of those tiny/high-torque starters, that weigh under 10lbs. A SBC starter will fit too as long as you get the same flywheel tooth count. I figured since the stock starer was around $150 i might as well spend another 20 bucks and save 5-10lbs while I'm at it.

EliteCamaro94

So u guys are sayin I can go to checker or autozone and get a 96 vette starter and it will bolt right up and be a better upgrade?

connexion2005

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Fwiw I bought my starter off eBay the other day and it starts up my 12:1 compression just fine. I can't speak for endurance yet but 2 weeks and its going strong...

Oh and for your car they are only $70 brand new.

EliteCamaro94

any know for sure if the vette starter will work for sure

EliteCamaro94

nobody got any for sure info?

connexion2005

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I think the lt4 starter has a different ratio for better cranking if I'm not mistaken...