SBC starter work?
03-17-2009, 12:50 AM
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SBC starter work? So i'm thinking about picking up a SBC High torque mini starter but need to make sure it would work...
What tooth is my flex plate? 1995 4l60e car...
Will a mini starter work?
Any suggestion under $100?
Thanks!
What tooth is my flex plate? 1995 4l60e car...
Will a mini starter work?
Any suggestion under $100?
Thanks!
03-17-2009, 04:45 AM
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As long as it's for a 153 tooth flywheel, it should be fine. Keep in mind there are header clearance issues that need to be addressed. The LT4 starter is very good for the price - small, lightweight, and it sounds awesome.
Personally, I went with a Jegs ProTorque adjustable starter (formerly CVR-brand).
Personally, I went with a Jegs ProTorque adjustable starter (formerly CVR-brand).
03-17-2009, 08:38 AM
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My car had a different starter because the L99 it came with did NOT get the LT1 gear reduction starter. Eventually I decided to go with a gear reduction and bought a cheap one off Ebay. Still works but is on a different car now. Put the proper LT1 starter on.
The stock LT1 starter is as strong as or better than the cheap aftermarket stuff and lighter.
The stock LT1 starter is as strong as or better than the cheap aftermarket stuff and lighter.
03-17-2009, 08:42 AM
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Well mine took a **** and from where i have found the LT4 is $300 and i just dont have that kinda change right now so a cheaper one may have to do... Only thing that is killing me is i'm at about 11:1 compression right now and i think that is what killed my first starter and that i was dumb and tried to crank it a **** ton when i didnt have enough volts... Any suggestions or links so one under $100 bucks?
03-17-2009, 08:50 AM
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Find a local rebuilder.
My original L99 starter cranked over a 230psi cranking compression LT1 for a long time and that is a gen 1 non-gear reduction style starter.
Stop overthinking things and find someone to fix what you have.
Guy up the road from me went through 3 starters and an alternator for me for $200. I had a voltage problem in my wagon that wacked a couple starters before I figured it out, the third was the 170K mile L99 starter just to get checked out and the alternator was squeeking. Find a local rebuilder, will be cheaper and they do a better job than parts store remans.
My original L99 starter cranked over a 230psi cranking compression LT1 for a long time and that is a gen 1 non-gear reduction style starter.
Stop overthinking things and find someone to fix what you have.
Guy up the road from me went through 3 starters and an alternator for me for $200. I had a voltage problem in my wagon that wacked a couple starters before I figured it out, the third was the 170K mile L99 starter just to get checked out and the alternator was squeeking. Find a local rebuilder, will be cheaper and they do a better job than parts store remans.
03-17-2009, 11:44 AM
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Well mine took a **** and from where i have found the LT4 is $300 and i just dont have that kinda change right now so a cheaper one may have to do... Only thing that is killing me is i'm at about 11:1 compression right now and i think that is what killed my first starter and that i was dumb and tried to crank it a **** ton when i didnt have enough volts... Any suggestions or links so one under $100 bucks?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/100-N...Q5fAccessories
for under $70 shipped, i had to go for it. 1yr warantee too. My old stocker had no problems turning over my motor either.
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03-17-2009, 08:00 PM
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I bought a Powermaster high-torque starter for a sbc. It was around $150 iirc. It weighs about 4 or 5lbs less than the stock starer too. It was easier to install, than it was to remove the stock starter. I've had it for about 2 years now with no issues.
