i have a 88 gta 305 tpi t5
I am getting my hands on a full 95 lt1 t56 swap....
now do I use lt1 starter


and can I re use my t5 torque arm or do I use the lt1


im super excited


let me now

 

Do the 2.66 1st gear only after you have some gear and some cubic inches.

Either starter works with the LT1 T56 bellhousing.

An 88 torque arm probably has the same "W" or "M" shape to the front of it as the 95 and can be re-used.

 

If you are using an lt1 flywheel (which I'd imagine you would) you will need to use a lt1 starter. Something to do with the tooth count i think

 

so same starter and same torque arm


ty good to know

 

Tooth count is the same on LT1 vs standard SBC flywheel. 153 tooth

 

I know i couldnt use a lt1 starter on my sbc. I wanna say lt1 is 168 tooth but you could be correct.

 

I stand corrected. LT1 flywheel is 153.
http://www.ls1lt1.com/forum/lt1-%7C-...arter-lt1.html
It should work. I don't know why I didn't just use mine instead of buying a starter.
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tech...atability.html

 

so just to confirm


I can use my 88 sbc starter and my 88 sbc t5 torque arm


???

 

Yeah but personally I would go ahead and replace the starter while you're down there, unless it has been replaced in the last few years. Aftermarket varieties start at $80 and are much more friendly to install and work with. I thought the LT4 starter was a mini or higher torque starter.

 

my starters new a few years ago


so I can re use it


and what torque arm do I use


mine or the lt1

 

if you have a true 305 starter, it will work.
350 starter will not.

Torque arm should be the same.