85Z28NOS

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Is there a starter upgrade we can use over the factory starter for the fbody?

kestell123

There are many, but I would recommend a starter for a 1993 -1997 LT1 f-body. It is smaller and more powerful. I assume you are asking for a 305 or a 350 not a V6.

WildCard600

I like my 96 corvette starter. Had to replace the battery wire for a longer one though.

85Z28NOS

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I am actually asking because i need to replace my V6 starter and was curious if there was an upgrade for the V6 like the Lt1 starter i installed in my other car

WildCard600

Oh crap. didn't realize this was posted in the V6 forum. "New Posts" button got me.

85Z28NOS

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this is the factory replacement starter. It came with a bulletin inside stating it was a direct replacement without the need for shim. I call BS!




I had to add shims to clear the bellhousing

OrangeBird

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Interestingly , all those starters pictured in the bulletin are not third gen V6 starters , they all have a straight across bolt pattern whereas our V6 has a staggered bolt pattern as in this picture I shamelessly stole from Rock Auto .

85Z28NOS

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The starter that came in the box had corrrect bolt pattern, assumed the others were for the FWD versions of the 60deg V6

85Z28NOS

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waned to follow up that this AC Delco starter just failed after only 4 months

Aaron R.

AC Delco used to be a good replacement brand, but I think these days it's just more rebranded Chinese junk in an AC delco box.
I have had good experiences with NEW starters from Autozone. NOT reman. First one I bought was for a 1987 V6 camaro and it was a good part. I have bought several more for other vehicles with same success.

Edit: just looked at picture of your AC delco box and it says made in China. Autozone NEW could be made in China too for all I know, but quality control on their supplier seems good.