Yader20

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.

G Atsma

Any LS starter should work.

LS1 TJ

As said above all LS starters will work. Just make sure you get the later model type with the thicker mounting flanges. You need the correct length bolts also.

booboo37

iTrader: (43)

I have a cheap eBay starter on my Ls3 for the last 5 years......think it was 59 or $69 shipped...

Project GatTagO

iTrader: (7)

I like the 5 gen Camaro starters. They have a plug for the solenoid wire, an optional heat shield, and are relatively cheap (about $110).

Andrew

Yader20

Ok I'm thinking i need to get somewhat small one as the header flange is right next to where the starter will mount any recommendations for one?

Project GatTagO

iTrader: (7)

They are all pretty small. Look up the 5th gen Camaro starter. The heat shield is nice. It is cheap from the dealer .

Andrew

Yader20

will do thanks!

Yader20

so i got this starter and the factory bolts and installed the starter tonight and there is an 1/8" gap between the starter and the engine when its bolted up tight is this correct?

Michael Yount

iTrader: (1)

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.

Yader20

So i bought a camaro starter and it doesn't bolt up tight to the block here are some pics that show the 1/8" gap.

Project GatTagO

iTrader: (7)

That's odd. What year Camaro? The one I got bolted right up to my Gen 4 aluminum 5.3L.

Yader20

2015 camaro

Project GatTagO

iTrader: (7)

I'm not going to be of help. I got one for a 2010, which should be the same. I can see yours has the holes for the heat shield too. Hopefully someone chimes in. I have pictures posted in my Cougar build thread.

Andrew

LSX Power Tuning

iTrader: (4)

We use the 2010 camaro starter part number for everything also....works great.

Michael Yount

iTrader: (1)

It won’t pull up flush because, why? Is the solenoid hitting the block further up?

Yader20

no its close but you can see in one of the pics there is some clearance.

Yader20

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

gnx7

iTrader: (28)

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.

Project GatTagO

iTrader: (7)

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