Do L-76's have a special starter?
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Do L-76's have a special starter? I called Powemaster directly to get a part number, they sent a SBC starter. Apparently when I said, "Pontiac G8 L-76" they plugged in only the "L-76" part.
My previous searching gave mixed info on whether these aluminum 6.0's have a starter different than a standard LS. This motor is in a '69 Chevelle with long tubes, so I wanted an adjustable, small, reducted starter to insure clearance.
Can anyone give me definitive answers? Thanks!
My previous searching gave mixed info on whether these aluminum 6.0's have a starter different than a standard LS. This motor is in a '69 Chevelle with long tubes, so I wanted an adjustable, small, reducted starter to insure clearance.
Can anyone give me definitive answers? Thanks!
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No definitive answer here but I do know LS1 starters are slightly different than LS3 starters. I tried a CVR Protorque starter on my LSx build but no matter how I clocked it, it wouldn't clear the headers in my '66 Chevelle. I still have it if you're interested. What worked for me was just an OEM-style LS1 starter. I had to use an LS1 starter because the early Quicktime bell-housings (for LS to Tremec Magnum) didn't fit with the LS3 starter. Later Quicktime bell-housings have an oval opening for the starter so either starter should fit.
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No definitive answer here but I do know LS1 starters are slightly different than LS3 starters. I tried a CVR Protorque starter on my LSx build but no matter how I clocked it, it wouldn't clear the headers in my '66 Chevelle. I still have it if you're interested. What worked for me was just an OEM-style LS1 starter. I had to use an LS1 starter because the early Quicktime bell-housings (for LS to Tremec Magnum) didn't fit with the LS3 starter. Later Quicktime bell-housings have an oval opening for the starter so either starter should fit.
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Oh crap, I guess I need to double check my bell housing. I was more worried about proper gear lash. These are LS Swap headers from Holley (Blackheart) designed specifically for the Chevelle. But I also have the 1.5" forward motor mounts also from Holley. So I have less K-member clearance.
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Awesome, thanks everyone!
The Rep from the manufacturer just gave me a part number for the mounting block, "9409-09". So I can just buy that and swap it instead of sending the starter back in for the swap.
At $65 for the part, much of the shipping would pay for it, lol.
The Rep from the manufacturer just gave me a part number for the mounting block, "9409-09". So I can just buy that and swap it instead of sending the starter back in for the swap.
At $65 for the part, much of the shipping would pay for it, lol.
