well my motor is finished and im test fitting my headers before dropping it in...and the passenger side header wont clear the adjustable position mini-starter i bought, even when i adjust it to every available position!

how the %*#@ did you guys get your Hooker long tubes to clear the starter? what starter are you guys going with? im looking at aftermarket high-torque mini starters...but cant find one that clears

HELP!!!

 

I use an AC delco 1994-1997 LT-1 T-56 starter. I have plenty of room and I have Coated 1 3/4" Hooker Super Comp Long tube headers.

 

hmm, ya those my headers exactly....but i wanted something a little more high performance (and lighter) than the LT1 piece

any suggestions on an aftermarket piece?

thanks for the input though. if all else fails i guess ill go with the LT1 starter.

 

The LT-1 six-speed starter IS a gear reduction light starter with good torque (good for upto 11:1 compression easily). Why spend more money when the above will do the job perfectly AND clear the headers at the same time!!

 

interesting. ya im running around 11.3:1 CR and i didnt know if the LT1 starter would be adequate. that sounds good! im gonna check it out, thanks a ton.

....i dont suppose you'd know of anyone selling one in good condition right now?

if not i guess im off to cz28.com to chk the buy and sell

 

its already been said, but yea, the GM style ministarter is what you need.


i got (probly the same) multi position ministarter.... wouldnt clear my headers...

i eventually gave up and shipped it back to summit and got the summit ministarter... works great.

 

ya i think thats the router im going with. i just found a brand new one on cz28.com for $80 +shipping. not bad since theyre $120 new.

boy this board never ceases to impress me with the speed and quality of responses.

thanks guys!

 

I used a newer GM downsized starter. It gives a bit more clearance and should cut down on heat soak.

 

i went to Jegs and ordered there Jegs Prostartr' for $155, clears my hookerlong tubes no problem, i did have to trim a little corner off becuz it was hittin the oil pan like the edge near the bolts.

 

just using a standard sbc mini starter from hamburger- i did have to change the clocking on the starter, but it fits fine!

Steve

 

I am using a CSI ministarter with no problems and the fitment is fine with the long tubes.

Tim

 

This was the same question I was just coming to ask! If an LT1 starter is what works, maybe I'll look for one of those.