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Mini starter (1/8)
1/8/17 9:05pm

cinor

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, - Canada

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1975 L48 Stingray 1992 LT1

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I am looking at a mini starter to replace the old starter, so far I can't see a downside and will make for extra room for headers. Is there a downside or something I need to watch out for

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Re: Mini starter (2/8)
1/8/17 10:27pm

stingrayjim jr

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SHELBYVILLE, TN - USA

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1976 L48 auto

1978 L82 4speed

1994 LT1 6speed

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only issue i had with the mini's(got one on the 78 and 76 vette) is that on the 76 it had to be shimmed for the flex plate... sometimes it still has a little issue when turning over. Somehow thinking that maybe the flexplate is slightly warped?... not sure, it doesn't happen enough for me to get overly concerned.... the 78 has a flywheel and never had an issue...and both cars have headers and the mini starter is much much easier to get on/off... without having to drop a header to remove a stock type starter....and takes the heat much better.....

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Re: Mini starter (3/8)
1/13/17 3:40pm

69BBConv

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1969 convertible 427/390 5 speed triple black with L-88 hood; 2019 Stingray Coupe, auto, Long Beach Red; 2022 HTC, Hypersonic Gray; 1999 coupe donated to NCM

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Other than losing originality, there are no downsides. Back in the day a significant percentage of starters needed to be shimmed, so not a big deal. Modern starters typically offer higher torque for high compression engine or hot starts.

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Re: Mini starter (4/8)
2/27/17 12:43pm

JGrizzle79
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1979 C3 RED

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Which mini starter (brand and part #) did you use on your '78??

Thanks,

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Re: Mini starter (5/8)
2/27/17 9:28pm

stingrayjim jr

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SHELBYVILLE, TN - USA

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1976 L48 auto

1978 L82 4speed

1994 LT1 6speed

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To be honest, i haven't a clue what brand they are.... i bought them at a local speed shop that is now out of business(nearly 8 years now). Best i recall they were built by another shop near Huntsville,Al..... never had a problem with them.... I'm sure most any mini from a reputable shop will perform sufficiently ....

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Re: Mini starter (6/8)
2/28/17 3:19pm

VetteCountry

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1977 Black T-Top ZZ4 5Sp 16in Wheels

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Check out Jegs and Summit. Many name brands and prices.

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Re: Mini starter (7/8)
2/28/17 6:45pm

JPD1stVette

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Scotch Plains, NJ - USA

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1981 Corvette Coupe, Stock, Black on Black, 4 Spd

Joined: 1/11/2006
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I am currently looking for a mini high torque starter on the usual websites mentioned in the posts and others.

The only one that Summit and I could find that fits the 81 is Summit's part #CSI-100SBP@$249+ My engine has a staggered bolt up, manual trans with 153 tooth flywheel.

The CSR part #100SBP starter will work with either 153 or 168 tooth flywheel/flexplate.

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Re: Mini starter (8/8)
3/4/17 8:38pm

danascar
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Germansville, PA - USA

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1974 Coupe 358ci 4 speed Black w/Medium Saddle interior w/79 custom leather seats. . 1999 C5 Convertible, 6 speed, Atomic orange, Oak interior.

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Don't forget to wrap the starter with a heat shield of some sort, headers are tough on starters.

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