i had trouble installing the summit mini starter on my 1989 firebird formula, when i tried to put it upright, so that it wasnt close to the Y-pipe, something was hitting the bell housing, so i had to flip it over and install it the other way.

when i put my y-pipe back in place, it is VERY close to the starter, i'd say even touching it....... let me know if anyone else has had this problem? or what i could do about it?

 

mine is about 1/8th inch away from the y-pipe, and i've had no problems

 

ok, but i didnt install it wrong or anything right? its supposed to be that close is what i'm saying

 

yes it's always gonna be close to the y-pipe, just make sure your mesh has a good pattern on the flexplate

 

yeah, its alright i've actually had it in there for a while now but i wanted to make sure i had installed it right to begin with. thanks though

 

hey trans, do you use some sort of heat wrap on your starter? i've been having some starter problems it seems after the car has been idling, or driving at lot in general, it just won't turn over and i have to wait about 10-15minutes until it turns over