Headers and starters

[BULLDOG]

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.

[VileZambonie]

yes

[BULLDOG]

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

[joesgarage71]

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

[malibu795]

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.

[82gmc3/4ton]

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

[beastie_3]

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.

[BULLDOG]

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

[fitz]

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

[joesgarage71]

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