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Dmpsix · 11-26-2016, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Homeless Man

But it's not expensive I don't think. How much is the stock one? Also does that heat shield work on power master?

That starter doesn't mention anything about being heat resistant though, just mentions high torque ??

Get a regular starter and wrap it with a heat shield.

My headers are coated and I've never had this issue, my starter needs to be replaced soon though because ... car is 6 years old lol.

I wonder if non coated headers cause this issue.

Homeless Man · 11-26-2016, 08:18 AM

Just cause I'm homeless doesn't mean I can't do it myself. Also I'm assuming this heat shield wrap will work? https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000E...TxL&ref=plSrch How do I attach it to the starter though? I read the description but it just looks like a fancy way to say Velcro

Homeless Man · 11-26-2016, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Dmpsix

That starter doesn't mention anything about being heat resistant though, just mentions high torque ??

In another website it does say it won't heat soak. Also if it's high torque will it start the car quicker? The Camaro seems to start a little slower than other cars. Or is that just because it's a performance vehicle?

Moto-Mojo · 11-26-2016, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by STUNNAH

Now who is going to volunteer to put it on for him???lol

Has to be done at the park, he has no home.

For what it's worth, I've been in a few starter and alternator rebuild shops. Kind of a dying "art." They can tend to use the cheapest parts available. Go OE.

Moto-Mojo · 11-26-2016, 09:00 AM

Do our cars have a gear-motor type starter? Lower RPM, hi torque? I've always felt like my starter was dragging. It's consistently low & slow though.

Silver14 · 11-26-2016, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Homeless Man

Just cause I'm homeless doesn't mean I can't do it myself. Also I'm assuming this heat shield wrap will work? https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000E...TxL&ref=plSrch How do I attach it to the starter though? I read the description but it just looks like a fancy way to say Velcro

It's Velcro, just wraps around and sticks together. If you're worried about attaching it more securely, buy the stainless cable ties in the listing.

Low Saturn · 11-26-2016, 02:09 PM

If anyone is interested, I took pics of my starter after I swapped it.

Spec · 11-26-2016, 02:11 PM

Powermaster is a good brand I think, but OEM works just fine.

When mine started going south a few back, I bought a Powermaster from a good vendor. The one I got didn't fit... it was too big so I returned it.

Luckily, the shop had some quick connections and was able to get me an OEM from another local on the spot. That was immediately that. Its been a few months now and the new one is still turning hard. You can hear the difference of the starter motor at start up after 90k worth of startups from the old one. The lazy starts are gone.

I was worried prior to replacing that I may have a bigger electrical (ground) issue as some stated. But that didn't seem to be the case.

Recommendation - OEM or aftermarket Starter, you're going to be just fine.

Homeless Man · 11-26-2016, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Silver14

It's Velcro, just wraps around and sticks together. If you're worried about attaching it more securely, buy the stainless cable ties in the listing.

lol yea I knew they were trying to make Velcro sound fancy lmao.

@Spec wow u have 90K miles already. I'm at around 17K. And got my longtubes a few thousand miles ago.

christianchevell · 11-27-2016, 08:29 AM

I would get; and will: the self adhesive gold wrap not a blankee for the starter they are know to suck.

Spec · 11-27-2016, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Homeless Man

lol yea I knew they were trying to make Velcro sound fancy lmao.

@Spec wow u have 90K miles already. I'm at around 17K. And got my longtubes a few thousand miles ago.

Turned 100k yesterday.

LastGen5 · 11-27-2016, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Spec

Turned 100k yesterday.

That make you quite old!

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Dmpsix · 11-27-2016, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by christianchevell

I would get; and will: the self adhesive gold wrap not a blankee for the starter they are know to suck.

https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/pr...FRAkgQodzloMhg

This?

So wrap this around the starter?

Not trying to throw things off topic, I'd wonder how this would work on a cold air intake?

Homeless Man · 11-27-2016, 09:21 PM

Anyone else agree with that guy that I should get the heat shield wrap that's adhesive vs the other one we were talking about in this thread?

11-26-2016, 08:18 AM	#30
Homeless Man Homeless Life Chose Me Drives: LS3 (sold 4/21) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Streets of Philly Posts: 3,650	Just cause I'm homeless doesn't mean I can't do it myself. Also I'm assuming this heat shield wrap will work? https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000E...TxL&ref=plSrch How do I attach it to the starter though? I read the description but it just looks like a fancy way to say Velcro __________________ Pity a man in familiar places, who yet feels like a stranger. Last edited by Homeless Man; 11-26-2016 at 10:24 AM.

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Moto-Mojo Fast Cars and Old Guitars Drives: 2015 2SS RS (L99, baby!) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: N. CA Posts: 3,974	Do our cars have a gear-motor type starter? Lower RPM, hi torque? I've always felt like my starter was dragging. It's consistently low & slow though. __________________ “I don’t want to belong to any club that would have me as a member.” - Groucho Marx

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Low Saturn Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 1,371	If anyone is interested, I took pics of my starter after I swapped it. __________________

11-27-2016, 08:29 AM	#38
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Manual,DM exhaust,CRT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,587 View My Garage	I would get; and will: the self adhesive gold wrap not a blankee for the starter they are know to suck. __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 A10, Sunroof, Data, Carbon, Nav, RotoFab Dry CAI, Elite x2, Borla ATK, Driveshaft shop

11-27-2016, 09:21 PM	#42
Homeless Man Homeless Life Chose Me Drives: LS3 (sold 4/21) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Streets of Philly Posts: 3,650	Anyone else agree with that guy that I should get the heat shield wrap that's adhesive vs the other one we were talking about in this thread? __________________ Pity a man in familiar places, who yet feels like a stranger.

11-26-2016, 02:11 PM	#36
Spec Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 4,018	Powermaster is a good brand I think, but OEM works just fine. When mine started going south a few back, I bought a Powermaster from a good vendor. The one I got didn't fit... it was too big so I returned it. Luckily, the shop had some quick connections and was able to get me an OEM from another local on the spot. That was immediately that. Its been a few months now and the new one is still turning hard. You can hear the difference of the starter motor at start up after 90k worth of startups from the old one. The lazy starts are gone. I was worried prior to replacing that I may have a bigger electrical (ground) issue as some stated. But that didn't seem to be the case. Recommendation - OEM or aftermarket Starter, you're going to be just fine.