I have an 88 F250 with an 85 carbed 460 swapped in it. It is 4x4 with a C6. That being said:

I picked up a set of what I think are the Hedman headers and a header back exhaust from craigslist. I finally put the headers in and ran into most of the fitment issues that most others have also (pass. frame rail; dipstick tube; starter; etc.). I took care of everything but the starter; there's just no way that I'll be able to get the OEM unit back in there (no room between collector and oil pan). I've been lookin at the "mini" starters that others have said give more clearance but I can't settle on which one. The parts store websites have all kinds of pictures and Ebay has even more that are showed sayin they're "mini" starters. Does anyone have a part number of which one will work for me? Anyone have a picture of one of these installed? Thanks in advance.

 

This is the one I used on my 1990 F250 when I did the carbed BB swap. Fits fine between the headers and engine. No complaints at all about it since I put it in back in '03

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Summit Racing SUM-820048 - Summit Racing® Protorque Starters

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Ouch...$180 is pretty steep for me. These starters came OEM on some trucks right? Anyone know what years/models? Maybe I can find one in decent shape at a pull-a-part.

 

try a 92-97 7.5l they're alot smaller than older style but also more expensive

 

the local advance auto parts (thats who i go through) had a mini starter for around 120 bucks...try there they usually have to order but it only takes a day or 2

 

Will it matter if it's for an E4OD or C6? All I'm seein is either AT or MT but not which AT. Thanks for the info ya'll.

 

Out of everything I've put headers on, I have yet to have to put a different starter on.

Anyways, unless you find a used mini somewhere, you will have to spend $120 or more.

 

I have read on here where people have put the hedman headers on their trucks and used the OEM starter by denting and banging up the runners. I'm not really too keen on banging up my headers so I'm looking for a better solution.