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Old 05-02-2007, 12:04 PM
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Hey guys i need to get a new starter for my camaro, i plan on getting the lt4 starter but was wondering if anyone knows the cheapest place to pick that up. thanks.

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Old 05-02-2007, 03:48 PM
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Everyone else is going to tell you to go to the guy's listen on Shoebox's site

http://shbox.com/1/4th_gen_tech2.html#Dal_and_Jason

Or you might be able to get one on the for sale section of the board.
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Old 05-02-2007, 04:28 PM
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LT4 starters have jumped dramatically in price (like $100). You might look at a high torque aftermarket one.
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Old 05-02-2007, 06:15 PM
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Look at the JEG's high torque starter. I bought one when it was labeled as the "CVR Protorque" starter, for about $150. Its now sold with the JEG's label, and costs less. I toasted 2 stock starters in the first 6 years I owned the car. The CVR has lasted 7 years and spins my stroker fine. The starter has multiple sets of holes that allow the body to be rotated to clear headers.
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Old 05-02-2007, 10:21 PM
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do the jegs starters need to be shimmed or do they mount right up? and are they marketed as lt1 starters or just small block chevy starters? thanks in advance.

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Old 05-03-2007, 11:27 AM
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All starters need to be checked for gear engagement, and shimmed as necessary. The JEG's unit I got did not need any shims, but they were included. There are bolt holes in the mounting flange that allow the starter to be used with either 153- or 168-tooth flywheels.

There was a tiny interference between the corner of the mounting block and the lip of the oil pans that required a small amount of grinding on the mounting surface.
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ok cool, im definitely going to look into this. thanks
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