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need high torque starter, where and what kind?

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Old Jul 8, 2006 | 11:50 PM
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i just installed another stock starter in my new motor w/11.3-1 compression and it wouldn't start my motor only after i jumped it then it bearlly started I think my battery might be getting old and low so i'm going to get another battery too.
I seen one on here before but can not find that post. does anyone have the part number for a high torque starter that will clear my mid lenght headers.
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Old Jul 8, 2006 | 11:51 PM
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i parted out my car and I still have mine. ill sell it to you. ill have to find out how much it was so i can figure a price for ya.

pm me if interested

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Old Jul 8, 2006 | 11:57 PM
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how long you had it and did you buy it new and does it work good?
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Old Jul 9, 2006 | 06:24 AM
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I had issues with my stocker (broke 3 of them). I switched to a 1996 LT4 Corvette style. It clears my Kooks LTs and starts great.

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ive used it for a year and a half, workes great. i got it new.

plese pm me if you have any more questions, if you ask here i may not see them

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Old Jul 9, 2006 | 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by ABA383
I had issues with my stocker (broke 3 of them). I switched to a 1996 LT4 Corvette style. It clears my Kooks LTs and starts great.

--Alan

Yes that's a fairly good starter. They're pretty expensive from the dealer. Not sure if they have a core on one, but Durlast has the LT1 vette (all vette starters are the same) for $190 after a $70 core and a lifetime warranty.. Just take your old one back another day and they wont know the difference
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Old Jul 9, 2006 | 01:42 PM
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I use this starter and it works great ! :

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

You do have to grind down a tiny bit off the starter block mounting surface (you also will have to clock the starter block to the correct position, not hard to do).
My car actually fires right over with this starter much better than my stock unit every worked !



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I am using a Powermaster XS p# PWM-9502 from summit...it turns over my 12.2:1 396 with out a problem..and had no fit issues
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Old Jul 9, 2006 | 05:57 PM
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powermaster looks pretty good and price is right how long you been using that one?
Plus i'm going to get a new battery while i'm at it, not sure if red or Yellow opt.
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Old Jul 9, 2006 | 06:44 PM
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been on the car for 8-10 months.
I am also using the red top optima.
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Old Jul 9, 2006 | 06:54 PM
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Cool I just ordered it, starter & Red optima $339.78 not bad.
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