I'll try in a minute. Wild Bill I forgot about that process.

 

Im about to order me a starter, The one thats in the link above . My new motor is about to go in and im sure the starter will go out soon after installation

 

Would this starter from an LT4 work on the LT1?
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web..._539216788___#
because the starter they have for the LT1 is alot more money.
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...GRPSTRTAMS____

 

touched the wire to everything on the starter and nothing yes Bill that's what it was had to do it again because I thought it was a relay but when you jump it that bypasses everything .I got ya thanx bro.

 

^^ Yes that is the one I have on my car right now! Works like a charm!!!

And glad my trick worked for you

 

lol this is funny my starter went last night so you guys are saying that the lt4 starter in the link above will bolt right in to my 96 ta m6 lt1 thanks and sorry to thread jack

 

I"m viewing this from my phone atm so the LT4 starter will work on my LT1? If it does that would be great!

Thanks!

 

Yes, exactly, the only difference in a lt1 and lt4 is the intake, heads and 4 bolt main, the block themselves are the same. So you get a smaller, lighter starter, with just as good starting power!

Bill

 

All of you should read this post, I have found all autozones have different pricing on products, so its wise to check around the closest 2 or 3 around you. You might be surprised at the price differences of products ;p

 

Okay I got my LT4 starter today and I'm running into some problems. The lt1 starter there seems no way for me to get it out, there is 2 lines from the tranny in the way and the Y pipe. is there a magic way to get it out and put in the lt4 starter that I don't know of?

 

undo the trans lines at the transmission end.
Its been a while since i did it, but i think you can pull it around the line without undoing the lines.



2 bolts

 

Thanks for the pictures and diagrams LT1, I will try it later tonight if I can get it out without trans lines.

 

Well I tried for a bit, couldn't get it out. the theft deterrent one what size socket is that? I couldn't reach it at all.

 

The exhaust might have to come down if its in the way. Take the 2 bolts out then pull the starter out so it hangs down, then remove the wires behind it.

I think the nut your asking about is either 8mm or 10mm socket

Oh and don't forget to disconnect battery before doing it!

 

i believe its 9/16" and 5/16", then again its probably metric but these worked for me

 

You may or may not have to drop the y-pipe. I was able to do it without it though...

 

i did it on my stock T/A without dropping anything...

 

Okay I took a shot at it today after work, and I got it all done within 10 minutes... must have been the sun or good luck shining on me today

It slid right out like butter.

I'm going to write what I used and how I did it just in case for anyone in the future that never done this and what they need to save time.

The small theft deterrent wire is 10mm (I used a 6" extender to get leaverage on this from the y pipe side facing the wheel),
the 12v Power is 12mm (I used a 6" extension to get leverage on this and room form behind the Y-pipe)
The 2 bolts that bolt the starter up is 15mm (put in the long bolt 1st only to where its almost tighten then put in the small length bolt to align it correctly then tighten both of them)

To get it out (on an auto) you can leaverage the tranny lines by putting your right hand from the outside of the y pipe an over and pulling it like your making a fist, it gives enough room for the starter to slide right out with gravity helping.

Hope this helps someone in the future since I could not find any write ups on what sizes and how to do it anywhere.


Thanks for everyone who commented and gave me advice on how to do this

 

Wow, Thanks a lot for this. I've been searching for write ups as well and have found nothing. Glad to hear I don't have to drop the Y pipe.

 

i disconnected the pass side motor mount and jacked the motor up to get the starter through the front. great alternative if you do not want to mangle your rusty y-pipe