LS3 starter choice

[DT69Cam]

Which starter did you guys use for your LS3 with a Manual trans ?? The GMPP instruction sheet states use the 10465385 starter. I have been coming across another starter, #299. How about the starter bolts ? Thanks!

[dontlifttoshift]

That part number is stupid money, it might be an awesome starter....:shrug:

Try this.
ACDelco Starters 12617229

ACDelco 11610787 bolts

ACDelco PT170 GM Original Equipment 1-Way Female Black Multi-Purpose Pigtail to plug into the starter.

All in for less than 150.

Or a Powermaster 9201 comes with bolts and has a bolt on connection for the 'S' wire.

[DT69Cam]

Thank you Donny.
Donny

[andrewb70]

That part number is stupid money, it might be an awesome starter....:shrug:

Try this.
ACDelco Starters 12617229

ACDelco 11610787 bolts

ACDelco PT170 GM Original Equipment 1-Way Female Black Multi-Purpose Pigtail to plug into the starter.

All in for less than 150.

Or a Powermaster 9201 comes with bolts and has a bolt on connection for the 'S' wire.

I like that starter too. That's the gen 5 Camaro unit. There is also a nice OEM heat shield that mounts to it. I used it on my Cougar.

Andrew

[DT69Cam]

I like that starter too. That's the gen 5 Camaro unit. There is also a nice OEM heat shield that mounts to it. I used it on my Cougar.

Andrew

Thank you Andrew, I ordered the parts.

[DT69Cam]

Well guys I picked up the #229 starter. Man its real close to my Holley/Hooker 2262 headers. Forget the heat shield..

[paulk68]

Wondering if you guys needed to shim this starter at all? I am getting ready to install mine this weekend. thanks

[dhutton]

Wondering if you guys needed to shim this starter at all? I am getting ready to install mine this weekend. thanks

Hi Paul. I have never had to shim an LS starter.

Don

[paulk68]

Hi Paul. I have never had to shim an LS starter.

Don

Don, you are always so helpful thank you so much!

[camcojb]

hi paul. I have never had to shim an ls starter.

Don

x2...

[572Camaro]

I love powermaster starters over GM.
I have no experience with LS motors.
I run BBC.
That being said,
My first GM starter was axially offset and no shimming could fix it.
I went with Powermaster because:

1. I can adjust axial offset.
2. I can clock the starter.
3. I can use all three bolts to secure starter to block.

(I just bought a new AC/Delco starter for my zero turn and it has a stamp:
Made in Korea)

Powermaster rules.

[dhutton]

For LS engines the factory starters work great and they are affordable. No need to go with anything else imho.

Don

[randy]

Factory starter and heat shield

[will69camaro]

Did some quick checking and for the starter the other part numbers are (Saving for as much my information as anyone else):

12617229 ACDelco GM Original Equipment Starter
12101763 Pigtail CONNECTOR
11610787 Starter BOLT Qty 2
11571131 Shield BOLT Qty 3
12629286 SHIELD

[pannetron]

I realize this thread is old but wanted to add this bit of info. If you're using an early Quicktime bellhousing for a Magnum transmission with a *round* hole for the starter, an LS3 starter may cause some interference to fit. The earlier LS1 starter mounts about 1/8" differently and fits perfectly to both the engine, flywheel, and bellhousing. Later Quicktime bellhousings have an oval opening for the starter so the LS3 starter will fit, no problem.