Starter recommendation-383 w/TES headers
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From: Clearwater, FL
Car: 1984 Z28
Engine: Custom built 383
Transmission: Tremec 3550
Starter recommendation-383 w/TES headers
The starter on my 84 Z28 is shot. I have a 383 with 10.5:1 CR and the Edelbrock TES headers, and I am now having problems with heat soak on my starter. Does anyone have a recommendation for a high torque starter for this set-up. I am concerned about clearance issues with the headers using an offset mini starter.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks
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'84 Z28 w/ T-tops, 420HP Stroked 383, Trick Flow aluminum heads, Tremec 5 speed, 3.73 posi rear, Edelbrock 750 cfm carb, Dual Snorkel air cleaner w/ K&N filter, Edelbrock headers & 3" exhaust, Edelbrock Strut Tower Brace, Hotchkis LCA's and Panhard Rod, there is much suspension work to come.
1979 Corvette - Black/Black - 350 CI L82 w/ MM4 close ratio 4 speed manual
"Smoke 'em if you got 'em"
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks
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'84 Z28 w/ T-tops, 420HP Stroked 383, Trick Flow aluminum heads, Tremec 5 speed, 3.73 posi rear, Edelbrock 750 cfm carb, Dual Snorkel air cleaner w/ K&N filter, Edelbrock headers & 3" exhaust, Edelbrock Strut Tower Brace, Hotchkis LCA's and Panhard Rod, there is much suspension work to come.
1979 Corvette - Black/Black - 350 CI L82 w/ MM4 close ratio 4 speed manual
"Smoke 'em if you got 'em"
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From: Loveland, OH, US
Car: 4
Engine: 6
Transmission: 5
CVR "mini-starter" is what I have on my high-compression 400 with headers. Zero heat problems. I should have done that years before I finally did.
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"So many Mustangs, so little time..."
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From: Fla
Car: 90 IROC
Engine: 406
Transmission: GMPP 93/4L60
Axle/Gears: 9 bolt 3.27
If its just the heat soak thats a problem. Summit sales a solenoid relocation kit for 25.00 it will cure that for good.
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Black 90 IROC, L98, A4, 323 gear. SuperRamed 406 in the works!
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Black 90 IROC, L98, A4, 323 gear. SuperRamed 406 in the works!
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