LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

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Old 01-03-2006, 10:43 PM
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My starter is on it's way out and I was wondering if any gm small block starter would work in it's place? I think i have one sitting around some place, but I'd rather not risk grinding if at all possible. Smaller & lighter is always better.

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Old 01-04-2006, 03:46 AM
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go with lt4 starter
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you could spend outragous money on an LT4 starter, which in reality isnt that much different than the LT1 starter i would get an aftermarket high torque starter.. something made for your car... mines on its way out too. that will be in the near future
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Just for reference, you can pickup an LT4 starter (p/n 10455709) for $210.29 from gmpartsdirect.com. Guys are going with an LT4 starter as it's smaller (lighter) and has more torque than the LT1 starter. But do a search and you'll find what guys have been going with aftermarket wise for around $150 I believe.
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Had mine rebuilt for high torque specs for around $50.
Old 01-04-2006, 11:13 AM
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Just get another stock one wih a life time warranty from auto zone, the LT1 starter already is prety light, I had a high torque after market one and it crapped in a year.
Old 01-07-2006, 11:31 AM
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I'm told the LT4 starter also won't fit with Hooker Long Tubes installed. Just FYI.
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LT4 starter from auto zone cost me 100 bux. I love it.
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I'd just get it rebuilt. It will cost you less than $100.



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