Starter for crate Ls3
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From: Deerfield WI
Starter for crate Ls3 I want to know what starter i can buy that will work with my crate engine ls3, i have a ls7 clutch and flywheel with a tremec 6 speed, american power train bell housing I also have sanderson block hugger headers. This is in a 35 chevy coupe. Not sure if i have this in the right forum or not.
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I used an aftermarket starter that was clockable. I clocked mine very tight to the block (crate LS3) to move it as far away from the exhaust manifold as possible AND used a heat-shield/blanket on the starter -- it's not a problem. Just a note of caution - IIRC, the crank position sensor/plug is in close proximity to the starter/block interface. Be sure you can reach it/plug it in before you finalize your starter selection/location.
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From: Deerfield WI
so this starter sits this far away from the bell housing
it looks like the starter part that goes into the bell housing is up tight inside the bell housing which does not let the starter pull up flush with the engine block
looking inside the bell housing it looks like the starter gear is just off from the flywheel like it should be
Has anyone run into this? Do i need to return it? others have said any starter will work i just won't be able to find out for a couple months yet
With the Fbody bellhousing you will have interference with some starters..... GTO won't work.... looks like that Camaro unit won't either.
I like to run the truck starters which have 2 long bolts.... unlike the '98-02 Camaro ones which have a short and long bolt.... plus the Camaro starter case can break off the short ear.... which happened to me before.
I like to run the truck starters which have 2 long bolts.... unlike the '98-02 Camaro ones which have a short and long bolt.... plus the Camaro starter case can break off the short ear.... which happened to me before.
As Mark said, with the f-body bellhousing slight clearancing is needed. I had to do it in mine. It literally took 2 minutes with a small Dremel tool and a 80 grit flapper wheel.
Andrew
Andrew