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Sep 20, 2010 | 02:25 PM

Camaro_ZL2

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Question:Starters.....

Alright my starter recently went out and people are telling me i should get a mini starter because its better if i happen to change something later...

So my question is should i get a high torque mini starter or just a new one from the parts store

Sep 20, 2010 | 06:03 PM

bigj2717

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If youre not going to be running super high compression the stock replacement will be fine. I use it with no problems

Sep 20, 2010 | 06:41 PM

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whatever you do.... RUN AWAY from anything powermaster touches. They ******* suck.

Sep 20, 2010 | 06:46 PM

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whatever you do.... RUN AWAY from anything powermaster touches. They ******* suck.

Mine has been going strong for 4 years now. Maybe you got a junky one?

Sep 20, 2010 | 06:51 PM

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yes i did... but the junky starter doesn't come close to the rage I feel at their customer service for not standing behind their product.

Sep 20, 2010 | 07:02 PM

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IMI makes a great starter. I have had the same one in my Nova for years and countless builds with no problems. And I drive it alot. Also my buddy has one in his 2nd Gen camaro been on his 10.5:1 427 and now his 13.5:1 496 with no problems.

Sep 20, 2010 | 07:03 PM

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Id go stock replacement if I where you tho. Unless its like a $20 or so difference between the lt1 and the lt4 starter

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Sep 21, 2010 | 12:39 AM

Camaro_ZL2

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this is the one i was told to get http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-829100/

Sep 21, 2010 | 12:53 AM

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I'm running an LT4 starter. I can't remember why though.

Sep 21, 2010 | 12:59 AM

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I'm running an LT4 starter. I can't remember why though.

hmmmm but is that one good the one on the link and how long has it lasted you

Sep 21, 2010 | 08:38 AM

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ok someone is gonna have to explain the lt4 starter to me. if i want one, do i just ask for a corvette starter or do i have to specify a 96 grand sport?

Sep 21, 2010 | 03:08 PM

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anyone?

Sep 21, 2010 | 04:59 PM

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I ordered a starter for a 1996 Corvette. Its the LT4 starter which is a factory gear reduction piece and is a bit smaller than the LT1 style and appears to be built better. I snapped the nose cone off my LT1 style. Switched to the LT4 and all has been fine for 5 plus years now. I run 11.2:1 compression so its not outrageous.

--Alan

Sep 21, 2010 | 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by speed_demon24

I'm running an LT4 starter. I can't remember why though.

lol nice

Sep 21, 2010 | 07:43 PM

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Every LT1 starter is a reman. and large in size . The LT4 Starter is smaller , has gear reduction , billet aluminum front face ,
compact design , all parts are NEW not reman. , and they sound cooler

The LT4 starter costs more but its worth every penny .