Heat Shield for Starter
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From: Garland, TX, USA
Car: 1992 Camaro RS & 1992 Camaro RS
Engine: 3.1 L v6 & 305 (5.0L) v8
Transmission: 4L60 Auto
Heat Shield for Starter
Anybody make a heat shield for our starters to protect them from the heat from the exhaust pipes????
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From: Central NJ, USA
Car: 1986 Firebird
Engine: 2.8 V6
Transmission: 700R4
As far as I know, our starters aren't any smaller than a regular V8 starter... are you having a heat-soak problem, or is it just a precaution?
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-Tom P (Hot rodded 1986 Firebird 2.8l)
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-Tom P (Hot rodded 1986 Firebird 2.8l)
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From: Garland, TX, USA
Car: 1992 Camaro RS & 1992 Camaro RS
Engine: 3.1 L v6 & 305 (5.0L) v8
Transmission: 4L60 Auto
Well my starter died at 77,000 miles, heat killed it early, with out a doubt. Does summit have the V8 heat shield and how does it mount on to the car????
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