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Old 06-11-2002, 10:26 AM   #1
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Starter Heat Shield for headers?

Hey, I put some headers on my truck the other day and after running if for awhile it would not start but after cooling down the starter turned over just fine. I would like to know what you all used for starter heat shields? This is new to me never had this problem before. EJ
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Old 06-11-2002, 10:31 AM   #2
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wrapit

I have one of the wraps from Summit. About 24 bucks. I was replacing a started every year, but this seems to be helping.
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Old 06-11-2002, 10:39 AM   #3
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Or if your cheap, a campells soup can cut in half longways,a piece of fiberglass insulation, and tyewire works too
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Old 06-11-2002, 10:48 AM   #4
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I think a remote Solenoid (sp?) will also help.
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Old 06-11-2002, 02:34 PM   #5
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I have a Moroso heat shield it works quite well... Jegs sells them for 22.00. You can probably pick one up for about that at your local parts house. But they are a necessity with headers... I just can't keep the plug wires off mine.
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Old 06-11-2002, 02:42 PM   #6
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I had the same problem on the 327 I had in my truck. I did something similar to the soup can trick except I used two aluminum beer cans (after properly disposing of the contents) and attached them to the solenoid with a hose clamp. Worked great.
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Old 06-11-2002, 05:29 PM   #7
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Another good argument for shorty headers! Seriously, I have a brand new Summit stainless steel heat shield you can have for $20 including shipping to MO. Summit and Jeg's charge around $8 shipping per order, so you'd be into them for over $30. The shield will fit most small blocks up to 350. Are your 2 starter mounting bolts in-line or offest?
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Old 06-11-2002, 10:20 PM   #8
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mabe I am wierd but,I have never had to use a heat sheild even on my 600hp 454. I think the remote starter solenold is the way to go though.
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Old 06-11-2002, 11:05 PM   #9
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Let's see, assuming 500 lb/ft of torque at 6300 rpm, you get 600hp. Man, that's some motor! What are you using for a trans, driveshaft, diff, and axles?
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Old 06-12-2002, 12:12 AM   #10
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EJ- go to any parts store and look at their "help" rack. You know, the one with all the extra door handles and window cranks? Anyway, I got a starter heat shield off of one of those racks for under 10 bucks and it has worked fine for nearly 5 years now. If it isnt there then look in the aftermarket parts area. I've seen them there for less then 10 bucks as well. good luck
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Old 06-12-2002, 06:37 PM   #11
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J C Whitney sells a nice one. It is stainless steel with an heat resistant wrap. I cant remember what I paid for it.
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Old 06-14-2002, 03:37 PM   #12
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Guys thanks for the help. my local parts store has the sheilds I just didnt notice before. EJ
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