What starter to buy?
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What starter to buy?
I have a tpi 350 with a 700r4 automatic transmission. Will a T56 lt1 starter work? Or do I need something else? If that does not work, what do you all suggest that is the best price?
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From: Syracuse NY
Car: 84 Z-28
Engine: 305 HO
Transmission: r-700
Axle/Gears: 3:73
Re: What starter to buy?
Save yourself headaches and problems and buy the complete
NEW factory starter!
Search for problem posts here from folks that buy those hi-power
or mini aftermarket starters. Plenty of mesh, wrong tooth count,
worn flywheel posts......................
NEW factory starter!
Search for problem posts here from folks that buy those hi-power
or mini aftermarket starters. Plenty of mesh, wrong tooth count,
worn flywheel posts......................
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From: Charlestown, IN
Car: 1971 Camaro
Engine: 427
Transmission: TKO600
Axle/Gears: 3.73
Re: What starter to buy?
I like to use a 1993 lt1 starter for any 153 tooth build I do. It's smaller, higher torque, a direct bolt on, and if you get one from the local parts store, you can get a good warrenty.
They seem yo be less prone to needing shimmed, but always check first !
For 168 tooth deals, I use a 1996 chevy truck starter.
They seem yo be less prone to needing shimmed, but always check first !
For 168 tooth deals, I use a 1996 chevy truck starter.
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From: Houston
Re: What starter to buy?
I like to use a 1993 lt1 starter for any 153 tooth build I do. It's smaller, higher torque, a direct bolt on, and if you get one from the local parts store, you can get a good warrenty.
They seem yo be less prone to needing shimmed, but always check first !
For 168 tooth deals, I use a 1996 chevy truck starter.
They seem yo be less prone to needing shimmed, but always check first !
For 168 tooth deals, I use a 1996 chevy truck starter.
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From: Washington State
Car: '84 Berlinetta
Engine: ZZ4
Transmission: BTOD stage 3
Axle/Gears: 3.23 posi disc
Re: What starter to buy?
Yes, it most likely would; the tooth count on the flywheel/flex plate matters more than the transmission type. I use one of the summit mini-high torque starters, and it has been working very well with a huge plus of being easy to install compared to the chevy truck starter I had in there. No problems yet, even with an older battery and a relatively new zz4 with 10:1 compression.
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