Starter for 383

[Molberg]

Hey guys... Question for the stroker dudes on here. What starter did you use on your 383 stroker? I have a dual drilled block to take either the straight or cross drilled starter, with the 168 tooth flexplate. Is there a gm application that works well? Or are the high torque after market better? Thanks.

[70CHEVYBB]

1970 LT1 350 starter from orielly's 50.00 bucks and turns my 10 to 1 compression 468 bb like its not trying. I don't remember the part number but I found it from another member.

[67 chevelle]

Ive owned a couple 383 chevy motors , any standard starter is fine , the compact powermaster starters have allways worked well for me

[Molberg]

Originally Posted by 67 chevelle

Ive owned a couple 383 chevy motors , any standard starter is fine , the compact powermaster starters have allways worked well for me

I read somewhere a standard small block starter will have meshing issues with the 168 tooth flexplate.... Not true?

[burnin oil]

Originally Posted by Molberg

I read somewhere a standard small block starter will have meshing issues with the 168 tooth flexplate.... Not true?

Thats because you are supposed to shim them. I never do, just drop the old one and put whatever shims are there back in. Shimming is done with a paper clip. Scientific aint it.

[67 chevelle]

Originally Posted by burnin oil

Thats because you are supposed to shim them. I never do, just drop the old one and put whatever shims are there back in. Shimming is done with a paper clip. Scientific aint it.

Funny but true I used to have grinding issues , but the paperclip feeler gauge is the real deal , works great

[70CHEVYBB]

168 tooth flexplate is standard on all sb and bb. some early sb had 153 tooth flexplate. you will not have any problems.

[Molberg]

Ok. Good to know. Newbie to the stroker world. Thanks

[LockDoc]

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Read this thread....

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554106

LockDoc

[Molberg]

Originally Posted by LockDoc

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Read this thread....

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554106

LockDoc

Thank you!

[Molberg]

So... after reading attatched post link.. I called NAPA. There are 2 mini starters available for the 96-98 vortec 350. (if I was to take that route) mini starter and mini gear drive. (for twice the price) Thoughts?

[derotoreut]

I used a Powermaster high torque mini starter, something like this. Just make sure you check the clearance.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/pwm-9612/overview/

[derotoreut]

I used a Powermaster high torque mini starter, something like this. Just make sure you check the clearance.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/pwm-9612/overview/

[808_67C10]

I have a Tilton High Torque mini-starter... bolted right up, no issues and fits under my headers..