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Apr 13, 2001 | 03:00 PM

Z28DJP1987

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Starter problem with Headers

With all the posts on headers, I can not recall one complaint about starter motors getting fried by the headers. Am I the only
one who had to replace the stock starter with
a mini one?? Anyone else.

Apr 13, 2001 | 03:33 PM

406TPI

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From: Grand Rapids, MI

Car: 1985 IROC-Z

Engine: Magnacharged LS1

Transmission: T56

Axle/Gears: Ford 9" 4:11's

I just put full length headers on my motor and am considering getting a mini starter. 3 of the 4 primaries run within about 1/16 from the starter. I have the starter wrapped with a heat shield so hopefully that will help. We shall see!

Apr 13, 2001 | 06:10 PM

Z28DJP1987

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Summit has a nice mini, its the one I picked
up. You may as well order one, because a 1/16
clearance you are cooked. advice from one who has been there.

Apr 13, 2001 | 11:02 PM

Ray87Z

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From: Atlanta, GA, US of A

Car: 94 Z28

Engine: LT1 w/ headers, catback, CAI, tune

Transmission: 4L60E

Axle/Gears: 3.23s

I ran into some heat soak problems last summer where my car wouldn't start for awhile after being shut off while hot, but that was it. I'll probably look pick up a starter solenoid remote mount kit if the problem returns. I've had the headers (Edelbrock TES) on the car w/ the stock starter for over a year though, and the starter itself hasn't had any problems yet (hope I didn't just jinx myself)...

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