Used to know this what engine did the High TQ Start come off of?

[1987T]

Like the little says back in the day we used to just go to the auto parts store and get a high TQ Starter off I thought it was an LT1 camaro But I cant find any info on this subject any place for some reason

Can some please refresh my Memory as I need one for my new Engine as my factory starter broke the poles off the back while removing it from the old engine. So I just figured I may as well change it out to a smaller lighter one.
P/N would be great but just the year and Model will work

Thank you in advance

 

[Turbo6inKY]

Look up the 1994 Corvette Grand Sport. LT1/LT5 (ZR1).

That's what I put on mine, and it fit like a glove. Had to buy a longer battery cable to reach it, though.

 

[1987T]

Thank you Turbo6inKY never had to change cables on the one we used to use But Ill give it try for sure unless someone else knows another one. I do remember changing the bolts out though they were shorter I think

 

[Ttype6]

Look up the 1994 Corvette Grand Sport. LT1/LT5 (ZR1).

That's what I put on mine, and it fit like a glove. Had to buy a longer battery cable to reach it, though.

I don't think this is the starter he is talking about,but it is the best factory gear reduction starter out there. The other popular gear reduction starters used in the TB community are a crap shoot. I believe he is talking about the large heavy non gear reduction style starters that GM has used for 60+ years. If this is the case,the factory GN starter is a high torque version of this type of starter. The problem is that the aftermarket will often sell you a low torque version of this starter,

 

[GNRick]

Use the search function...."best starter"

 

[Gary Durden]

^ I think there was a thread on starters not to long ago.

 

[1987T]

Ya the lt4 one is wrong just got back from the auto parts store def. not it.
He pulled a bunch they stocked and not one was what I was looking for lol. Felt bad for the kid helping (Maybe not a kid but im old so he sure looked like a kid) LMBO

 

[Ttype6]

Ya the lt4 one is wrong

Is this the starter you were shown at the auto parts store?This is the best gear reduction starter you can get. I got mine from a salvage yard for $50.00.

https://www.mamotorworks.com/Corvette/product/starter-remanufactured-57-611809-1

If you want the high torque version of the GM starter that has been used for some 60 years and came stock on the Grand Nationals,this is it. It spins the engine faster than any other starter,but is very heavy.

https://www.highwaystars.net/starter-acdelco-original/

 

[earlbrown]

^ I think there was a thread on starters not to long ago.

and one on the 'best oil' too.



1097T, If you need a gear reduction mini-starter, PM me and I can fix you up with one that flat out works.

 

[Gary Durden]

Yea someone is trying to revive one from 2009 in the "General Buick Tech" section. I think your infinite knowledge is needed in that thread. LOL and I have the popcorn ready.