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Dec 27, 2008 | 03:23 PM

EliteCamaro94

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hey guys i got a 94 z28 and my starter went out today. How hard is it to change it? I never did it on this car the only car i ever did it on was my 79 z28.

Dec 27, 2008 | 03:29 PM

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Not hard at all, just 2 Bolts on the side of the Block. Maybe a little tight as far as clearance.

Just dis-connect the Battery first.

Dec 27, 2008 | 03:31 PM

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x2^ you will need a 9/16 socket with long extension and a 5/16 1/4 socket for the little nuts on there...and disconnect batt. first.....

Dec 27, 2008 | 03:33 PM

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yea its really easy, like at most 30 minutes

counting the battery and wires you have to remove 5 nuts and bolts

only problem will be working around your pipes, but you can take it out with the exhaust in place

Dec 27, 2008 | 03:40 PM

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If its an auto, remove the converter dust shield to gain some more access.

Dec 27, 2008 | 03:51 PM

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yeah its an auto, my biggest issue is i have big *** hands and they dont fit anywhere in this engine bay area. Maybe i can get my little buddy ben to give me a hand. He is small enough to fit everywhere lol. Thanks guys. How much do starters usually run? like around 150

Dec 27, 2008 | 03:55 PM

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Some thing like that, check A-zone, I just picked up a Duralast with a life time warranty on it not to long ago, think it was 186$ with tax?

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Dec 27, 2008 | 04:16 PM

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why did you never use it? im in phx az how long would it take u to ship it here? I need it this week.

Dec 27, 2008 | 07:55 PM

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I see no reason it won't fit as an LT1 is an LT1, but get the Corvette Spec'd Starter from Autozone. Small, cool sound, lightweight, Lifetime Warranty. $120 + core. Just bring your core back another day... I'll have to double check threads, but I see no reason for it not to fit.

Dec 27, 2008 | 08:50 PM

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Yeah the starter for a '96 Corvette, dubbed the LT4 starter, is a nice upgrade and fits with no problems...I run an AdvanceAuto LT4 style on my car and it works great...

--Alan

Dec 27, 2008 | 09:26 PM

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yeah i think it's been superceeded as it's listed for any LT1/4 vette at the store. I like the duralast unit better. Cheap I think too.

Dec 28, 2008 | 02:40 AM

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I had a Corvette Starter on my LT1 when I had it. It worked really well.

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Just bring your core back another day...

He won't necessarily have to do that if it's already done, just pull it off of the Car and bring it in.

Dec 28, 2008 | 11:33 AM

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why did you never use it? im in phx az how long would it take u to ship it here? I need it this week.

spare for my 95 however it is going LsX
ship on monday you should have it by wed.

Dec 28, 2008 | 12:13 PM

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When my starter went, I replaced it with one of those tiny/high-torque starters, that weigh under 10lbs. A SBC starter will fit too as long as you get the same flywheel tooth count. I figured since the stock starer was around $150 i might as well spend another 20 bucks and save 5-10lbs while I'm at it.

Dec 29, 2008 | 11:27 AM

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So u guys are sayin I can go to checker or autozone and get a 96 vette starter and it will bolt right up and be a better upgrade?

Dec 29, 2008 | 11:45 AM

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Fwiw I bought my starter off eBay the other day and it starts up my 12:1 compression just fine. I can't speak for endurance yet but 2 weeks and its going strong...