I agree, any decent condition starter should do fine-just get one with that longer bracket.

Myself, I just wanted a little more "oomph"

 

I'm a fan of oomph and like Meziere piece. If mine were to go, Meziere would be on the short list to replace it.

 

Ever get those headers hung to see if there was any interference? I'm looking at the same starter right now.

 

My block's at the machine shop. Suffice to say, it'll be two weeks or so before I do this.

 

What headers are you running? I doubt my Kooks would play nice with that piece.

 

I'll let you know how this works. All new parts, dual long bolts. I have an Odyssey battery coming to pair with it...

 

Curious why you guys want to reinvent the wheel. Stocker works.....well.

 

Yessir. Wait-not always:

 

My starter had 145k miles on it and was the old style long/short bolt. The new one cost me $88 and is all new 1.6HP starter using the same case/bracketry of the newer LS motor starters with the two long bolts. Seemed like a worthwhile upgrade.

 

That LS3 is on my list now. I need the SMALLEST starter I can get (due to the Pfadt headers)

 

Ordered the TCI starter from colorado speed, I'll post some pics and fitment when it shows.

 

I just put a long bolt version on my 455ci Ls7 today. I have 2" Kooks, while there is good clearance, it is a tight fit to get it into place. I have a tubular k as well, so I would have more room than a stock k member.

Just putting it out there as an FYI.

Only reason for the change is I lost my stocker. Which had not issues with 455ci and 11.1:1 compression and powered with a Braille 15lb battery.

 

I've heard that Kooks headers are pretty tight to the starter. I've got a set of QTP's here.

 

Be glad you don't have a C5 with Pfadt headers. I can BARELY get a single sheet of paper between the rear edge of the starter and a primary tube. I refuse to dimple them.

If the starter ***** the bed, I'll get a smaller one, or grind and reseal a new one.

 

Best starters ever: http://www.google.co.nz/url?sa=t&rct...68445247,d.dGI

 

Sure, two weeks....

QTP headers:

 

I suppose the DEI starter heat blanket needs to be trimmed shorter?