I have hooker shorty headers on my TPI, and when i run the car for too long and shut it down, it wont start until it either cools down for a half hour + or i get some water and hose down the starter to cool it off. I was wondering if anyone else had this similar problem and what they did to remedy it. the starter came with a really cheap heat shield, but it wouldnt fit under the headers.

 

Starter heat soak is a rather common problem especially with some "aftermarket" starters and headers. About the only sure fix is to buy one of the high torque mini-starters. Your starting problems will be gone.

 

what if i use an original starter? my father had one sitting around and says its from an 89 SBC. do you think itll still have the same problem?

 

Yes, probably.

 

damn.....ok.

thanks

 

on summit racing .com u can buy a starter bag, it wraps around the start so its not like a matal shield, its made out of fire proof material and seems to work very well, had one on my Nova

 

Does this starter bag you talked about have a technical name? I searched it and could not fin anything. Maybe you could send me a link if you know where to find one???

 

I'm having a very similar problem. When I drive the car 20 minutes or more it won't crank. A mechanic shorted the starter with a big screw driver to make it crank. I had the alternator tested and it was ok. What are your symptons?

 

if he shorted the starter then that means the solenoid is your issue. i dont get anything out of my starter, which may mean its the solenoid too. I would like to see this starter cover to see if that'll help.

 

Car is in the paint shop right now. The reason, I thought it was similar to your problem was it started right up after sitting a couple of days.

 

Swap to an LT1 starter (factory mini-starter, baby!) The old direct-drive starter puts the solenoid too close to the exhaust.

Take a moment to consider your tune. Mix too rich or timing too retarded will both cause excess exhaust heat and make this problem worse.

You also might consider a relay trigger for the solenoid. GM did a poor job of wiring the ignitions switch in these cars, especially the ones with VATS. Damn solenoid trigger is a mile long!

 

Wrap your headders and get a heat shield. Also, a remote solenoid would help. Seen a few threads about it.

 

With well documented solutions.

https://www.thirdgen.org/solenoid
http://www.chevyhiperformance.com/te..._no_start_fix/
http://www.streetrodstuff.com/Articl...tart_Problems/

 

Hey man did you ever end up putting in that high torque mini-starters?? If you did how did it work out for you? I am thinking about putting one in cause I'm having the same hot no start problem. But wanted to see how it worked out for you before I spend the money on it.

 

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