shutzero

so i posted a little while back about this tinging...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJttAzhkL-s
the result was this:

now, im looking into part number 10455709...would i need to shim this starter or is it a direct bolt in?

madhatter

I think that is the part number for an LT4 starter, if so it bolts right in. Though wow have they gone up in price. I think I paid $150ish about 4 years ago. Found the part at Auto Zone a year or so ago for around $110 a few years back with a lifetime warranty. I work as a mechanic and never have issues with their gold line of starters. Part number 17124. Just called and my price is still $111. IF you have a hookup there you could probably get it for that, if not just a little more as a walk in customer. Not a whole lot of mark up for starters.

shutzero

cool sounds good

ABA383

iTrader: (1)

You still may have to shim it for proper gear engagement...I run an LT4 type starter and had to shim mine...every car is different, but I recommend that style of starter...

--Alan

shutzero

where do the shims have to be placed? between the starter bolts where it meets up with the block?

shutzero

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/cat...uralast+Import
thats the one were talking about right?

RamAir95TA

iTrader: (2)

Just ask for a starter for a 1996 Corvette Grand Sport, or order part number 10455709 from a GM dealer (or GMPD).

shutzero

This is just a curious question but why doesn't the lt4 starter have that cone that the lt1 does?

ABA383

iTrader: (1)

Its my understanding the the LT4 style is a factory gear reduction style designed for the LT4 motor...

--Alan

shutzero

i understand that much, but im just curious as to why there is no cone over the starter gear

ADM

Why don't you get a second hand OEM?

shutzero

if im going to be replacing it i want to at least upgrade it a little lol

shutzero

Got the lt4 style starter in...didn't shim it and it seems to be working right...

tom falco

We use gear reduction starters. Those closed nosed starters SUCK AND THE NOSES HAVE A BAD HABIT OF BREAKING OFF. The one in the photo is typical. The gear rebuction has no nose and a free floating outer pinion. Sometimes the trany and bell must come off to retrive the nose piece TOM

2manytoyz

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might as well upgrade