A couple of the "old boys" at work were talking that they run the 3800 starter in their SBCs (old Nova and Chevelle) with no issues at all. I did some searching around and cant find anything about this. Has anyone heard of it? I compared part numbers to the LT1 starter and 3800 starter and they are very close, but not identical.

 

I'm assuming no one has heard of this?

 

Never heard of it.

The advantage, compared to say a stock LT1 starter or some such, would be .... ?

 

Since it can handle the cranking of a V8 (I'm told) theyre cheaper.

 

How much cheeeeeper could they be?

 

If its got a 168 tooth flywheel just get a vortec starter from say a 97 Express 1500 350. They work amazingly well and much lighter than big bertha.

 

These are 153 I believe, I guess I was more curious than anything else. It could open up some options for people looking for a cheap used starter online as well. A 3800 starter is gonna be way less than an LT1 starter on say craigslist.