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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 11:00 AM
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What is the best starter for a 96 z ? Thanks to anyone with info
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A stock one
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Stock one works great and is fairly light.
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you can get the 'corvette" starter from AutoZone cheaper than a stock replacement and it is the gear reduction type. starter is also smaller/lighter.
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I went with the Jegs Protorque (formerly CVR). It's adjustable, fits great, and plenty of turning power for my high compression 383. Way cheaper than stock.
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Stock the LT1 got a gear reduction starter.
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have the original rebuild by a local shop is the best way i have found runs $100-$150 or less ipayed $80 for mine to be rebuilt 2 years ago and haven`t had any problems. one from a dealer or 2nd chain auto parts store are mostly rebuilt any way. if you get a new one from the dealer you`re looking at about $200-$300.
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I seen one in jegs it was like 300 bucks, its a mini torque starter
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LT1 starters are factory mini-starters

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You mean a high torque mini starter specifically for high compression/blown engines
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a stock one
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i bought 5 rebuilt starters for 150 all were ****. for 30 more i bought a powermaster starter from advance and works better then perfect.
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So the advance starter works good? i want a good one not one i have to replace all the time
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i bought 5 rebuilt starters for 150 all were ****. for 30 more i bought a powermaster starter from advance and works better then perfect.
You just had bad luck. The only reason I had to replace my starter was because a rear main housing bolt back out and got in my starter gear and it exploded. Had 140K miles on it. Got a reman from AZ and it works great.
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You just had bad luck. The only reason I had to replace my starter was because a rear main housing bolt back out and got in my starter gear and it exploded. Had 140K miles on it. Got a reman from AZ and it works great.
o ya i had some really bad luck cause it was raining a lil and everything when i had to go under the car 5 times
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I use the LT4 style...Its smaller and lighter than the LT1 style...I went to AdvanceAuto and asked for a '96 Corvette starter...Works great...

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