My car has been giving me some problems on start up and i wanted to know if i should replace the starter now before it breaks and i am stuck......right now it takes me several cranks to get it started and i wanted to improve that....any suggestions on msd and part numbers

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1988 Firebird trans am 305 tbi LO3......Hey for 600 bucks i cant ask for more but i am going to swap the engine and spank some rice

 

Just go to NAPA and get a starter cheaper.Then you use your money for a good mod.

 

the starter is what cranks the engine, if its not cranking or cranking slowly then its possible a starter is necessary.. but if its just taking alot of cranks, it could mean you just need a tune up or timing adjustment.
MSD doesnt really have much to do with how your car cranks up, the stock HEI is more than up to that task.

 

A new starter is a pain in the butt to put in. i replaced mine two months ago. it is hard to get out and hard to put in. dont replace the sarter unless it needs to be replaced. check your battery

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Steve
88 Firebird TBI,TH700R4 - Open Element, Cat Delete, K&N filter 14*4 element, Dynomax Catback Exhaust, 160 Stant thermostat, Accel cap and rotor
1/4: 16.1@85.7 (Bone Stock)

 

Cables, solenoids, batt posts, etc...

 

my car does this sometimes even after a new starter. I dont think its anything really, i think it might have something to do with dirty injectors that makes it take an extra crank to start up. BTW manual tranny starters are more expensive so shop conservatively..

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1989 pontiac firebird
bright red exterior(just repainted)
grey interior
5 spd
305 TBI (stock)
WS.6 formula wheels
3.73 posi rear end
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1985 trans am
factory bright yellow
4 wheel disks
16 inch wheels
305 TPI
power antenna and mirrors
t tops

 

Fuel pump relay might be shot. If it is, fuel pump will only turn on when oil pressure rises, which is after extended cranking. Check to see if it is working? you should hear the fuel pump when the key is turned to "on" for a few seconds, then it will shut off. If you do not hear the pump at all, the FP relay is probably to blame. They go ALL THE TIME.

 

My car on tuesday died on me and after looking my fuel pump relay was blown......is it expensive and hard to replace????

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1988 Firebird trans am 305 tbi LO3......Hey for 600 bucks i cant ask for more but i am going to swap the engine and spank some rice

 

That would be No and No

discount auto parts carries all this stuff give them a call

 

Pablo how come you always answer my posts???I thank you for that but i thought you didnt like my name

 

Happy.. Pablo's a strange cat. I've known him for a few years now. Give him time and before you know it he'll be your bitch.

Btw.. to the guy that said replacing a starter is hard! PFFT! Easy as pie! I can even do that and you can ask Pablo about my mechanical skills. Hey Happy if it is the Starter bring it over to Pablos we'll help you

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00 WS6, MN6, Whisper lid, Whisper exhaust, SLP y-pipe, Z06 clutch, Ripper, FRA, thermo, TBB, Harlan shift light, MAF ends, H&R springs, 323.5 RWHP, 330.2 RWTQ

 

You're welcome for my correct diagnosis...

 

ahahahahah that was wrong man youve got things backwards

I can vouch for the kraken.. what was it he once said "Im not too good at mechanics, but you just send me in and ill do what I have to do, cause you know, im like a Gorilla"- KrakeN circa 1999

 

To answer your question, your fuel pump relay is pretty cheap and easy to replace. Cost about 12 bucks for a borg warner at Hi-Lo and takes about 5 min to swap. Be warned; a day after my relay went out, my fuel pump went out.