Just check your bolt holes in the block, should be Ok. Stuck a 400 SBC in one of my 65s and the block only had staggered holes so had to drill and tap the block which was no problem. The good thing about these starters they can be rotated to fit in if extractors are in the way. Bench test the old starter to be sure it is toast.

Ive had success with GM truck starter off 96-98  350 Vortec engines    Its a mini and fits nice 

You can get one at local parts store    

I have one on my 355 S10 and HAD one on my 355 Sunbird.....

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jmont64 wrote:

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Not sure if you've bought your Optima battery yet but might be worth asking the gang here what kind of luck they've had with them. I have had poor luck with them and the electrical guy I used to use just slammed them. Just a thought.

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        AC Delco Professional series batteries for the win! 

 

 

          was he not asking about a mini starter ?          

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 Yeah but he included what kind of battery he was using with it. I think they are overpriced and overrated. Just good for specific applications. 

This one still works and it's 10 years + old so that's not too bad, might try this first-

http://www.amazon.ca/dp/B006G14FK8/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2AH3CSLK4JZIX&coliid=I1EN18HG6I06XK#productDetails

Not a big Crappy Tire fan as they are inept and have had nothing but grief with them sadly, also I live far from anything like that but thanks for the reply.

Funny but no we do have 1 store close by which gets our mail.

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Not sure if you've bought your Optima battery yet but might be worth asking the gang here what kind of luck they've had with them. I have had poor luck with them and the electrical guy I used to use just slammed them. Just a thought.

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 Been using AMG / Optima battery's for a dozen years - those two old purchases lasted 9-10 years, in a few vehicles.

- went from red to yellow top, eventually / takes a discharge 10x better, and will recharge easier when older

But OPTIMA shut down USA operations, several years ago and moved all the jobs to manufacturing in Mexico / these new batteries are junk & very short warranty, now.

>> Best 12v battery IMO now, is from Canadian Tire / AMG with full 5 year replacement warranty...USA made by Exide, I think.

- got them in my truck, SUV and John Deere 318 garden tractor...couldn't be happier / like $189 minus $20 if on sale

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I think this one might be better, anyone had any experience with these?

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Powermaster-9100-Powermax-Mini-Starter-Small-Block-Chevy-Big-Block-Chevy-/111539004176?hash=item19f83e2310:g:uSoAAOSwNSxVduFZ&vxp=mtr

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        I used to sell them for local racers    bought 5 sent 4 back   bought 3  sent 2 back     96-Vortec starters will out perform them  and you don't have to take them back 

Well battery test came up as bad, so now I will see if this can revive it. On step 4 now, see if it gets to 6 or 7. OK 8 hours with the CTEK and

it's at number 7! yes that's a good start or I hope so, will try tomorrow.

If your still looking for a starter pm me. I have a used mini.

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427carl wrote:

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Ive had success with GM truck starter off 96-98  350 Vortec engines    Its a mini and fits nice 

You can get one at local parts store    

I have one on my 355 S10 and HAD one on my 355 Sunbird.....

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 So seems alot of people think these are good, I thought Vortec was a Dodge name?

So I live in the boonies any idea what the # is off one of those starters, and it will fit my Chevy 350 crate motor?

Thanks all help is appreciated with this as would like to pick one up and install it, but it needs to fit first time as I,m in somewhat of a time crunch.Likely I will have to wait for them to bring it in and needs to work when it gets here.

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         Buy a starter, a 96-98 Silverado  5.7L Vortec starter is the easist GM starter to add as an upgrade.     Don't tell parts store you thought VORTEC was a Dodge

          It is a mini Hi-Torque starter. Also buy the two mounting bolts as your standard Hi-Torque full size starter bolts are too long.