i am installing my hedman longtubes and the starter isnt letting it happen. it has the staggered bolt pattern and i was wondering if someone could point me the right way to finding a smaller starter. all the ones i see are for straight bolt patterns. tia

 

The aftermarket starters, such as the one from CVR (I have this one) has holes to allow for multiple starter angles and can fit either flexplate/flywheel tooth.

What starter are you using? Last I checked, long tubes won't clear the factory coffee can motors.

 

the LT1 mini starter might not be in the way You could probably ask to see one at your local NAPA and get a visual.