Who makes a good starter?

[Joker Z28]

I need a new starter, need something that can handle a 12.5ish compression.
Any recommendations?

[RamAir95TA]

I used the Jegs 555-10001. It's the CVR ProTorque starter, but labeled under the Jegs model name. Great cranking power and it's adjustable to clear headers and stuff.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=py-jTzFwBuI

[96LT1355Z28]

I just went to the local parts store and asked for a starter for a 96 Corvette. It's a gear reduction type starter, smaller than the F body one, and has a lifetime warranty. It was just over $100.00 and turns over my 12.5:1 engine just fine.

[Joker Z28]

Josh how long have you had it on your car?

What difference between the vette and fbody starters? I thought the torque should be about the same on the two motors.


Joe, does the Jegs starter have lifetime warrenty?

[RamAir95TA]

Not sure on the warranty...but here's the starter in question.

http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/10001/10002/-1

[RamAir95TA]

Hey it's on sale too! Damn I paid $155.00 last year...:(

[Joker Z28]

I might have to consider that one.

I do have a new starter from advance so I can always exchange it back but this time get the vette's version if I find it to be able to work.

Its good to have friends that work there lol

[Joker Z28]

Bump, anyone else can testify for vette starters to handle more the f-bodies?

[RamAir95TA]

Specifically, you want the starter from a 1996 GRAND SPORT Corvette, which has the production LT4...

[Joker Z28]

Not that I am doubting you but the next starter I get I want it to be good. I basically need assurance.

I do not know much about starts but what would make the LT4 better then the LT1 (starter wise)
They are both built to about the same compression if I am not mistaken?
It would be easier for me to get a "stock" starter rather then ordering one that is why I prefer to do it this way.

[96LT1355Z28]

PM returned! The LT4 and LT1 vette starter for 96 share the same part number from Advance Auto:
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_Starter-Worldwide_5849098-P_123_R|GRPSTRTAMS_539226739___ (http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_Starter-Worldwide_5849098-P_123_R%7CGRPSTRTAMS_539226739___)

The one that came off my car (stock) was a completely different design:
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_Starter-Worldwide_5221331-P_123_R|GRPSTRTAMS_539068290___ (http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_Starter-Worldwide_5221331-P_123_R%7CGRPSTRTAMS_539068290___)

I was planning on getting a Jegs/ Summit one but I figured I'd try this one simply because if it didn't work I could easily take it back. Now if I have an issue it's just a short drive to the parts store to exchange it. FWIW I've never had an issue returning/ exchanging anything from Jegs or Summit it just takes more time and costs $ to ship it.