GT40 heads
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GT40 heads
I finally got around to installing the GT40 heads I had rebuilt on my 71 302, along with Edelbrock 600 & Jeg's 331 high flow intake. It started right up however, upon second try of starting the starter teeth stripped; I only had that starter three months and it never slipped or grinded. I wouldn't think the torque would be that big of a difference. I got a high torque mini starter which I was going to get later when I put headers on. The engine seem louder than before but it runs good.
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Jaye, great information for me to keep in mind. I wonder if I should change mine out before I even install the motor. I will be running a 5.0 HO with edelbrock performer upper and lower intake and GT40 heads.
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If you get the high torque mini-starter remember to take the OEM starter relay out of the circuit. All of these mini-starters that I have seen have integral solenoids built in. If you leave the firewall-mounted OEM starter relay in the circuit the bendix will not disengage immediately after the engine starts and it will cause grinding of the gears.
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Charlie I did bypass the OEM solenoid as per the instructions however I did have to search their website for which wire goes where. Carnut122 the starter I brought a few months ago was a reman from O'reily's, ther aren't to many header that will work with the straight axle & Toyota box therefore the ones you used may not fit my truck. The ones I;m going to use require a smaller starter.
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