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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Performance => Topic started by: BULLDOG on May 15, 2010, 07:47:08 pm

Title: Headers and starters
Post by: BULLDOG on May 15, 2010, 07:47:08 pm

I think my starter went out today I have a stock GM style starter and with the headers it is a tight fit and the wires are very close.
Will a mini starter give me some more room.

Title: Re: Headers and starters
Post by: VileZambonie on May 15, 2010, 08:07:41 pm

yes

Title: Re: Headers and starters
Post by: BULLDOG on May 16, 2010, 07:31:43 am

So,who makes a good mini starter?
What do you all think about the Jegs and summit brands

Title: Re: Headers and starters
Post by: joesgarage71 on May 17, 2010, 12:13:15 am

 summit has the one I used on my big block CVS I think. summit branded stuff is good too.

Title: Re: Headers and starters
Post by: malibu795 on May 17, 2010, 12:40:26 pm

Quote from: joesgarage71 on May 17, 2010, 12:13:15 am

summit has the one I used on my big block CVS I think. summit branded stuff is good too.

i have ran both summit and jegs... same thing different badging..

goign from a OEM thst sucks ~200-300A and weighte ~45lb  to a mini starger then take 80A and weighs 15 is nice..

i lost one out os 3 i had... it was on a truck one of the wire boots came out and water got in there over then winter and fried it... granted it been on there for 7 years.

Title: Re: Headers and starters
Post by: 82gmc3/4ton on May 21, 2010, 03:06:07 pm

I would also suggest getting a heat shield. Aluminum or stainless to keep the heat away from the starter

Title: Re: Headers and starters
Post by: beastie_3 on May 21, 2010, 04:34:10 pm

There is also a fabric heatshield that wraps around the starter. It has velcro to hold it in place, it works but I used a large hose clamp to keep it in place, worked great.

Title: Re: Headers and starters
Post by: BULLDOG on May 21, 2010, 07:00:10 pm

I thought about using some header rap around the header under the starter

Title: Re: Headers and starters
Post by: fitz on May 21, 2010, 08:45:54 pm

 I've had good luck with the Tilton mini starter in my Camaro. It definitely increases the header clearance.

Title: Re: Headers and starters
Post by: joesgarage71 on May 21, 2010, 09:10:43 pm

don't use header wrap. it retains mosture and what you put it on RUSTS!