For those interested in new starters...

**redbird555** · 10-27-2012, 03:09 PM

Hey guys last year my 10 year old oem starter finally gave out so seeing as there were no "new" options I opted to go with a rebuilt unit off ebay. Now 10 months later this one is also giving me fits, autozone and the like want around 170 for a rebuilt of theirs and the better acdelco rebuilt unit goes for around 200, I really wanted a new starter this time so I began looking for an affordable solution.

Enter the 2010 ls3 camaro starter part (12617229) pig tail (12101763)
This starter is available brand new and is the same size as an original ls1 starter but it only costs around $110 new from AC DELCO. Now any ls starter you buy today will be an updated version. Meaning if you go underneath your car the original starter will have a staggered mouting boss with 1 long and 1 short bolt. Any new starter you buy will now have the same size boss all the way across and will come with a longer bolt to compensate just as this ls3 starter looks.

The only other difference you will have to make for this starter is that on the original ls1 harness there is a 10 gauge keyed wire that goes to the solenoid. As you can see the ls3 starter uses a plug. I like this better as often the orignal ls1 harness gets burnt from the header so replacing 6" or so of it doesnt hurt not to mention its water proof this way and much easier to take on and off rather than loosening a tiny eye loop. Just cut your harness and splice this one in...

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Just thought I'd post this up total I have 125 in everything which is cheaper than buying a rebuilt from a chain store for 170 or paying 200 for a rebuilt delco ls1 unit. You cant however get these in a parts store you have to get them from an internet vendor

**az gt eater** · 10-27-2012, 04:14 PM

Good info.

**98TransAmWs-6** · 10-28-2012, 11:01 AM

The pictures aren't showing up for me.

**redbird555** · 10-29-2012, 10:32 AM

Originally Posted by 98TransAmWs-6

The pictures aren't showing up for me.

Did you try viewing it from a computer? I know sometimes droids have issues viewing pics when going from a phone and you also must be logged in. If not just say so and ill repost them

**transamtom** · 10-29-2012, 12:22 PM

Good info,thanks.

**98TransAmWs-6** · 10-29-2012, 02:10 PM

Originally Posted by redbird555

Originally Posted by 98TransAmWs-6

The pictures aren't showing up for me.

Did you try viewing it from a computer? I know sometimes droids have issues viewing pics when going from a phone and you also must be logged in. If not just say so and ill repost them

I viewed it on the fullsite instead of the app on my phone and could see the pictures. I might do that when my starter goes.