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Next is the starter. I decided to go with a mini starter and I found one in black from PowerMaster. This one is particularly nice because of the built-in adjustability. Even though it didn't 100% help with using the LS3 dipstick, it was plenty enough to give me the clearance I needed for the Lokar dipstick and the pigtail/wiring that will plug into the crankshaft sensor. I had to use the supplied shim to space the pinion so it wasnt 100% engaged with the flexplate. Once I torqued it down with new ARP bolts, I had the ideal spacing that PowerMaster recommends. Now that it was mounted correctly, I could loosen the torx bolts and rotate the starter for the clearance I need inboard. I marked the plate with index marks so it can be tightened back down correctly. Then, I had to remove the starter so I could be sure the plate remained flush to the starter mount when I torqued it. Then I install the starter back on to the engine and torqued to 37lb/ft.