flywheel/starter question
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From: Eastpointe, MI
Car: 2001 Trans Am WS.6, 1985 Trans Am-RIP :,(
Engine: LS1, 305 TPI
Transmission: 4L60E, 700R-4
flywheel/starter question
Are there any differences in the starters and flywheels on '85-'89 TPI autos? The reason I'm asking is the engine in my car was swapped out sometime before I got it and I need to get a new starter and I was looking into mini starters and I dont know which to get. The engine has centerbolt heads and no cold start injector so I'm pretty sure its a '89.
Thanks,
Matt
Thanks,
Matt
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From: Grand Rapids, MI
Car: Z28
Engine: Sb2.2 406
Transmission: Jerico 4 speed
Axle/Gears: Ford 9" 3.60
First, to clear things up. If you have an automatic, you have a flexplate, not a flywheel. Its either a 168 tooth or a 153 tooth (im not sure which, do a search). look at the application. Often times the starter will fit both the 153 and 168 tooth flexplates.
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From: N. Illinois
Car: 92 GTA/ 00 TA
Engine: 383/350
Transmission: 700R4/T-56
This is what I have on both my 3rd gens. Nice unit. Fits both 153 and 168 tooth flexplate.
Weighs just over 10 pounds too.
http://www.tommyjohnsonjr.com/bs/index.htm
Weighs just over 10 pounds too.
http://www.tommyjohnsonjr.com/bs/index.htm
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From: New Jersey
Car: 86 Corvette, 89 IROC, 1999 TA
Engine: 350, 350, LS1
Transmission: 700r4, 700r4, T-56
Axle/Gears: 3.07, 373, 4.10
MOST after market mini starters fit both.... I'm not going to say all because im sure that someone would correct me on that..
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From: Eastpointe, MI
Car: 2001 Trans Am WS.6, 1985 Trans Am-RIP :,(
Engine: LS1, 305 TPI
Transmission: 4L60E, 700R-4
Thanks for the replies. Anyone know when the number teeth on the flexplate changed? I cant find an answer.
On the flywheel/flexplate mixup
Thanks,
Matt
On the flywheel/flexplate mixup Thanks,
Matt
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