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slvr'70 · 10-14-2002, 04:42 PM

Hello, looking to switch out my hitachi-style hi-torque for a stock model, since they all seem to burn out after 2 yrs from combination of use and header heat, even with shield. Anybody got a recommendation? Otherwise I'll go to checker and get one with lifetime replacement that can burn up all it wants.... PS if anyone knows whether I can do this without unbolting the hooker headers, that would help too...
Any Help Appreciated....

HvyChevy454 · 10-14-2002, 04:55 PM

i have hedman headers longtube, its a real tight fit gittin it off, and w/ the heatshield i am on starter #5 in 3 yrs and have only paid for the 1st one

mikep · 10-14-2002, 06:21 PM

I use one of the new delco permanent magnet gear reduction units that GM makes for the new 502 big block. Its an actual delco starter. Not some chinese made crap. Its an awesome starter and I cant say enough good things about it. Plenty of header clearance even with a bog block. My dads been running one for a year and a half . No problems with a 454. I picked it up for under a hundred bucks brand new from

www.alterstart.com

slvr'70 · 10-14-2002, 07:29 PM

Thanks for your ideas, guys.... I thought I was getting short life, 5 in 3 yrs, man it's like changing the oil!!!

P.S. I mis-identified my exhaust as Hooker, they're actually Hedmann long-tube also...

10-14-2002, 04:42 PM	#1
slvr'70 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Phoenix, Az. Posts: 57	Factory Starter for 454 Hello, looking to switch out my hitachi-style hi-torque for a stock model, since they all seem to burn out after 2 yrs from combination of use and header heat, even with shield. Anybody got a recommendation? Otherwise I'll go to checker and get one with lifetime replacement that can burn up all it wants.... PS if anyone knows whether I can do this without unbolting the hooker headers, that would help too... Any Help Appreciated.... __________________ '70 sstep,454, Custom T-350, 2500 stall, geardrive, roller rockers, edelbrock 600, Performer manifold, Hedmann headers, 2.5" exhaust with 20" dynomax, p/s, front discs, 3"/4" drop, vintage air, checkmate fiber tonneau, diamond plate bed.

10-14-2002, 04:55 PM	#2
HvyChevy454 Slowly getting CRSS... Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Lutz, Florida Posts: 656	i have hedman headers longtube, its a real tight fit gittin it off, and w/ the heatshield i am on starter #5 in 3 yrs and have only paid for the 1st one __________________ -Nic Lutz, Fl My Team Website The Heavy Chevy Website ------------------ 72 Cheyenne 10 LWB GM 12-bolt 3.08 w/ Auburn Posi 91 454 Edel Performer RPM Intake 750 cfm carb Comp Cam 268/.495 Hedman Headers Dual 3'' Exhaust 71 Cheyenne 20 4x4 Fact. A/C PS PB Tilt Currently in the works... Speak Softly and Carry A Big Block... There is No replacement for Displacement... "If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough." - Mario Andretti

10-14-2002, 06:21 PM	#3
mikep Used to have a truck Join Date: May 2002 Location: port orchard WA Posts: 1,552	I use one of the new delco permanent magnet gear reduction units that GM makes for the new 502 big block. Its an actual delco starter. Not some chinese made crap. Its an awesome starter and I cant say enough good things about it. Plenty of header clearance even with a bog block. My dads been running one for a year and a half . No problems with a 454. I picked it up for under a hundred bucks brand new from www.alterstart.com __________________ No truck :-( Last edited by mikep; 10-14-2002 at 06:32 PM.

10-14-2002, 07:29 PM	#4
slvr'70 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Phoenix, Az. Posts: 57	Thanks for your ideas, guys.... I thought I was getting short life, 5 in 3 yrs, man it's like changing the oil!!! P.S. I mis-identified my exhaust as Hooker, they're actually Hedmann long-tube also... __________________ '70 sstep,454, Custom T-350, 2500 stall, geardrive, roller rockers, edelbrock 600, Performer manifold, Hedmann headers, 2.5" exhaust with 20" dynomax, p/s, front discs, 3"/4" drop, vintage air, checkmate fiber tonneau, diamond plate bed.



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