I keep getting different stories and hope somebody on this board can clarify. Are 96-97 Lt1 starters any different than the starters from 93-95 Lt1s? Why and how are they different? I have been told that he fuel pumps are different as well. Please, any specific info would be great. Yes I know I can phone a GM dealer, but those guys only punch keys on their computers (I know irony). Any Lt1 specialist please chime in. Thanks

 

AFAIK, the 93-94 starters are a little different than the 95-97 starters in the way the solenoid is attached. As far as function, I think they will all interchange.

 

Anybody else have some info? It would be greatly appreciated.

 

As far as interchange goes. The starter is the straight pattern as opposed to the staggered pattern and is available at several places. I got mine from Summit when my stocker got stuck engaged.

 

There may be some slight differences as shoebox mentioned but as far as functionality a lot of the b-body guys use a certain 305 mid 80s f-body starter as a replacement because it cost substantially less. I forget all the details but it speaks to how "universal" a lot of the "LT1" stuff is.