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Bo White · 10-04-2017, 07:51 PM

My starter has been on its way out for quite a while now. This week has shown I better do something now or get stranded. Gets heat soaked very easily. Been progressively worse. Shorter and shorter run times for it to happen.

Leo72793 · 10-04-2017, 08:05 PM

Any ideas on the best? I love how fast the new LT1/LT4 starter is

Bo White · 10-04-2017, 10:38 PM

Not sure. MSD has a nice one but didnt want to spend $300 right now. Stock has lasted me 129k miles so I figured a new one for $120 would do me lol.

Bo White · 10-05-2017, 02:49 AM

Starter part # 12617229

69 SS 350 5 Speed · 10-05-2017, 08:04 AM

The stock starter is just fine. If you have headers, install a heat shield during the process to reduce heat soak and extend starter life.

Bo White · 10-05-2017, 10:42 AM

Oh no doubt. Ive got over 100k miles on my car with headers and the stock starter did good enough for me.

VR Baron · 10-05-2017, 11:20 AM

Mine lasted over 5 years but only 46000 miles. Put in a new stock one.

christianchevell · 10-05-2017, 06:14 PM

Was thinking of trying the starter bypass on the power line in bypassing the terminal for jumps in the engine bay I read about it makes sense to me, poor conductivity.... its under another post here lately on starters brought up from zombies... hot starting issues shows it and its worked for some.... though with age yours is most likely due to get changed anyway BO. 7 years is a long time for a starter with headers............long long....

Bo White · 10-07-2017, 02:58 AM

Real easy. 2 bolts and 2 wires. 37Lbft on the bolts.

christianchevell · 10-07-2017, 09:15 AM

I am still going to try the zero gauge bypass some time....

Bo White · 10-07-2017, 10:57 AM

Me too. Ive been planning on it for the past 4 years lol.

SSeric · 10-17-2017, 04:00 PM

Glad I ran across this thread. I've got the old starter unbolted already and am just trying to find an angle to slip it out...was starting to worry that I'd have to unbolt my LT headers to get it out so I took a break and will go back to it this weekend. Sounds like I just need to keep playing with it. Got 90k miles out of the original, with half of those miles being next to LT headers so can't complain there.

NABeastRR · 10-17-2017, 05:07 PM

Link to the starter bypass? I wanna learn lol

Bo White · 10-17-2017, 08:09 PM

130K on the car
120K on the headers

10-04-2017, 07:51 PM	#1
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,021	bought a new starter My starter has been on its way out for quite a while now. This week has shown I better do something now or get stranded. Gets heat soaked very easily. Been progressively worse. Shorter and shorter run times for it to happen. __________________ Retired wanna be cylinder head porter 2015 2SS 1LE Clutch reservoir, Vararam DRX, ported TB, TSP 2" headers, MGW shifter Totalled: 2010 1SS Wilkes Performance/Eagle 416 shortblock, TSP custom valvetrain, PRC 260 heads, Edelbrock Pro Flo 102, th400 swap, 8" PTC 5500 stall= 535/435 at the wheels tuned Gen 3 Performance and Dyno 10.97 @ 124 full weight in 3100 DA CamaroFest X

10-04-2017, 10:38 PM	#3
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,021	Not sure. MSD has a nice one but didnt want to spend $300 right now. Stock has lasted me 129k miles so I figured a new one for $120 would do me lol. __________________ Retired wanna be cylinder head porter 2015 2SS 1LE Clutch reservoir, Vararam DRX, ported TB, TSP 2" headers, MGW shifter Totalled: 2010 1SS Wilkes Performance/Eagle 416 shortblock, TSP custom valvetrain, PRC 260 heads, Edelbrock Pro Flo 102, th400 swap, 8" PTC 5500 stall= 535/435 at the wheels tuned Gen 3 Performance and Dyno 10.97 @ 124 full weight in 3100 DA CamaroFest X

10-05-2017, 02:49 AM	#4
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,021	Starter part # 12617229 __________________ Retired wanna be cylinder head porter 2015 2SS 1LE Clutch reservoir, Vararam DRX, ported TB, TSP 2" headers, MGW shifter Totalled: 2010 1SS Wilkes Performance/Eagle 416 shortblock, TSP custom valvetrain, PRC 260 heads, Edelbrock Pro Flo 102, th400 swap, 8" PTC 5500 stall= 535/435 at the wheels tuned Gen 3 Performance and Dyno 10.97 @ 124 full weight in 3100 DA CamaroFest X

10-05-2017, 08:04 AM	#5
69 SS 350 5 Speed Drives: 69 SS Camaro 2019 Corvette GS Vert. Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 172	The stock starter is just fine. If you have headers, install a heat shield during the process to reduce heat soak and extend starter life. __________________ There is a fine line between hobby and obsession and I think I crossed it!!

10-05-2017, 10:42 AM	#6
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,021	Oh no doubt. Ive got over 100k miles on my car with headers and the stock starter did good enough for me. __________________ Retired wanna be cylinder head porter 2015 2SS 1LE Clutch reservoir, Vararam DRX, ported TB, TSP 2" headers, MGW shifter Totalled: 2010 1SS Wilkes Performance/Eagle 416 shortblock, TSP custom valvetrain, PRC 260 heads, Edelbrock Pro Flo 102, th400 swap, 8" PTC 5500 stall= 535/435 at the wheels tuned Gen 3 Performance and Dyno 10.97 @ 124 full weight in 3100 DA CamaroFest X

10-04-2017, 08:05 PM	#2
Leo72793 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 1,194	Any ideas on the best? I love how fast the new LT1/LT4 starter is

10-05-2017, 11:20 AM	#7
VR Baron SoCal Camaro5 Race Team Drives: 2021 Shadow Grey Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SO CAL Posts: 14,298	Mine lasted over 5 years but only 46000 miles. Put in a new stock one.

10-05-2017, 06:14 PM	#8
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Manual,DM exhaust,CRT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,587 View My Garage	Was thinking of trying the starter bypass on the power line in bypassing the terminal for jumps in the engine bay I read about it makes sense to me, poor conductivity.... its under another post here lately on starters brought up from zombies... hot starting issues shows it and its worked for some.... though with age yours is most likely due to get changed anyway BO. 7 years is a long time for a starter with headers............long long.... __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 A10, Sunroof, Data, Carbon, Nav, RotoFab Dry CAI, Elite x2, Borla ATK, Driveshaft shop

10-07-2017, 02:58 AM	#9
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,021	Real easy. 2 bolts and 2 wires. 37Lbft on the bolts. Attached Images __________________ Retired wanna be cylinder head porter 2015 2SS 1LE Clutch reservoir, Vararam DRX, ported TB, TSP 2" headers, MGW shifter Totalled: 2010 1SS Wilkes Performance/Eagle 416 shortblock, TSP custom valvetrain, PRC 260 heads, Edelbrock Pro Flo 102, th400 swap, 8" PTC 5500 stall= 535/435 at the wheels tuned Gen 3 Performance and Dyno 10.97 @ 124 full weight in 3100 DA CamaroFest X

10-07-2017, 09:15 AM	#10
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Manual,DM exhaust,CRT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,587 View My Garage	I am still going to try the zero gauge bypass some time.... __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 A10, Sunroof, Data, Carbon, Nav, RotoFab Dry CAI, Elite x2, Borla ATK, Driveshaft shop

10-07-2017, 10:57 AM	#11
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,021	Me too. Ive been planning on it for the past 4 years lol. __________________ Retired wanna be cylinder head porter 2015 2SS 1LE Clutch reservoir, Vararam DRX, ported TB, TSP 2" headers, MGW shifter Totalled: 2010 1SS Wilkes Performance/Eagle 416 shortblock, TSP custom valvetrain, PRC 260 heads, Edelbrock Pro Flo 102, th400 swap, 8" PTC 5500 stall= 535/435 at the wheels tuned Gen 3 Performance and Dyno 10.97 @ 124 full weight in 3100 DA CamaroFest X

10-17-2017, 04:00 PM	#12
SSeric Drives: '10 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mckinney, TX Posts: 418 View My Garage	Glad I ran across this thread. I've got the old starter unbolted already and am just trying to find an angle to slip it out...was starting to worry that I'd have to unbolt my LT headers to get it out so I took a break and will go back to it this weekend. Sounds like I just need to keep playing with it. Got 90k miles out of the original, with half of those miles being next to LT headers so can't complain there. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS \| RotoFab CAI \| ARH 1 7/8" LT Headers w/ HFC \| SW Retro Exhaust \| ZL1 Shifter \| Ridetech Coilovers \| FE4 conversion \| UMI toe rods & trailing arms \| Prothane Subframe & UCA bushings \| Detroit Speed sways \| Forgestar F14 wheels \| ZR1 Blue Calipers \| Tuned by ADM Performance SSeric's Build Thread

10-17-2017, 05:07 PM	#13
NABeastRR Drives: Camaro Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: FL Posts: 134	Link to the starter bypass? I wanna learn lol __________________ 15 Camaro 2SS/RS 13.3@106 100% stock 12.0@114 VR-DRX/RCR manifold/BW stg2 TB/2"ARH w cats/3"Corsa extreme/Fasterproms tune/MT Street R AGP TT build in progress

10-17-2017, 08:09 PM	#14
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,021	130K on the car 120K on the headers __________________ Retired wanna be cylinder head porter 2015 2SS 1LE Clutch reservoir, Vararam DRX, ported TB, TSP 2" headers, MGW shifter Totalled: 2010 1SS Wilkes Performance/Eagle 416 shortblock, TSP custom valvetrain, PRC 260 heads, Edelbrock Pro Flo 102, th400 swap, 8" PTC 5500 stall= 535/435 at the wheels tuned Gen 3 Performance and Dyno 10.97 @ 124 full weight in 3100 DA CamaroFest X