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EJ · 06-11-2002, 10:26 AM

Hey, I put some headers on my truck the other day and after running if for awhile it would not start but after cooling down the starter turned over just fine. I would like to know what you all used for starter heat shields? This is new to me never had this problem before. EJ

Mudder · 06-11-2002, 10:31 AM

I have one of the wraps from Summit. About 24 bucks. I was replacing a started every year, but this seems to be helping.

tom hand · 06-11-2002, 10:39 AM

Or if your cheap, a campells soup can cut in half longways,a piece of fiberglass insulation, and tyewire works too

Low69CST · 06-11-2002, 10:48 AM

I think a remote Solenoid (sp?) will also help.

Suicide-D · 06-11-2002, 02:34 PM

I have a Moroso heat shield it works quite well... Jegs sells them for 22.00. You can probably pick one up for about that at your local parts house. But they are a necessity with headers... I just can't keep the plug wires off mine.

Fast Orange · 06-11-2002, 02:42 PM

I had the same problem on the 327 I had in my truck. I did something similar to the soup can trick except I used two aluminum beer cans (after properly disposing of the contents) and attached them to the solenoid with a hose clamp. Worked great.

**MikeB** · 06-11-2002, 05:29 PM

Another good argument for shorty headers! Seriously, I have a brand new Summit stainless steel heat shield you can have for $20 including shipping to MO. Summit and Jeg's charge around $8 shipping per order, so you'd be into them for over $30. The shield will fit most small blocks up to 350. Are your 2 starter mounting bolts in-line or offest?

speeddemon · 06-11-2002, 10:20 PM

mabe I am wierd but,I have never had to use a heat sheild even on my 600hp 454. I think the remote starter solenold is the way to go though.

**MikeB** · 06-11-2002, 11:05 PM

Let's see, assuming 500 lb/ft of torque at 6300 rpm, you get 600hp. Man, that's some motor! What are you using for a trans, driveshaft, diff, and axles?

Rabid · 06-12-2002, 12:12 AM

EJ- go to any parts store and look at their "help" rack. You know, the one with all the extra door handles and window cranks? Anyway, I got a starter heat shield off of one of those racks for under 10 bucks and it has worked fine for nearly 5 years now. If it isnt there then look in the aftermarket parts area. I've seen them there for less then 10 bucks as well. good luck

gizmo · 06-12-2002, 06:37 PM

J C Whitney sells a nice one. It is stainless steel with an heat resistant wrap. I cant remember what I paid for it.

EJ · 06-14-2002, 03:37 PM

Guys thanks for the help. my local parts store has the sheilds I just didnt notice before. EJ

06-11-2002, 10:26 AM	#1
EJ Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: El Dorado Springs, MO Posts: 227	Starter Heat Shield for headers? Hey, I put some headers on my truck the other day and after running if for awhile it would not start but after cooling down the starter turned over just fine. I would like to know what you all used for starter heat shields? This is new to me never had this problem before. EJ

06-11-2002, 10:31 AM	#2
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	wrapit I have one of the wraps from Summit. About 24 bucks. I was replacing a started every year, but this seems to be helping.

06-11-2002, 10:39 AM	#3
tom hand CCRider Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Olive Branch,MS,USA Posts: 2,232	Or if your cheap, a campells soup can cut in half longways,a piece of fiberglass insulation, and tyewire works too __________________ 72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail Olive Branch MS

06-11-2002, 10:48 AM	#4
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	I think a remote Solenoid (sp?) will also help. __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

06-11-2002, 02:42 PM	#6
Fast Orange Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 170	I had the same problem on the 327 I had in my truck. I did something similar to the soup can trick except I used two aluminum beer cans (after properly disposing of the contents) and attached them to the solenoid with a hose clamp. Worked great. __________________ Randy aka "Fast Orange" 1972 Chevy Stepside that will one day be finished!!

06-11-2002, 02:34 PM	#5
Suicide-D Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Katy, TX...but the love of my life resides in Dublin,OH. Posts: 1,408	I have a Moroso heat shield it works quite well... Jegs sells them for 22.00. You can probably pick one up for about that at your local parts house. But they are a necessity with headers... I just can't keep the plug wires off mine.

06-11-2002, 05:29 PM	#7
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,432	Another good argument for shorty headers! Seriously, I have a brand new Summit stainless steel heat shield you can have for $20 including shipping to MO. Summit and Jeg's charge around $8 shipping per order, so you'd be into them for over $30. The shield will fit most small blocks up to 350. Are your 2 starter mounting bolts in-line or offest? __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 34 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 23 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!

06-11-2002, 10:20 PM	#8
speeddemon Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: lexington,South Carolina Posts: 158	mabe I am wierd but,I have never had to use a heat sheild even on my 600hp 454. I think the remote starter solenold is the way to go though. __________________ 69-C10 LWB 71- fleetside shortbed It's a shame stupidity isn't painful Never play leapfrog with a unicorn

06-11-2002, 11:05 PM	#9
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,432	Let's see, assuming 500 lb/ft of torque at 6300 rpm, you get 600hp. Man, that's some motor! What are you using for a trans, driveshaft, diff, and axles? __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 34 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 23 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!

06-12-2002, 12:12 AM	#10
Rabid Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 1,237	EJ- go to any parts store and look at their "help" rack. You know, the one with all the extra door handles and window cranks? Anyway, I got a starter heat shield off of one of those racks for under 10 bucks and it has worked fine for nearly 5 years now. If it isnt there then look in the aftermarket parts area. I've seen them there for less then 10 bucks as well. good luck

06-12-2002, 06:37 PM	#11
gizmo 100% Beefcake Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: LaVale, Maryland Posts: 246	J C Whitney sells a nice one. It is stainless steel with an heat resistant wrap. I cant remember what I paid for it. __________________ 1969 C10,350,4:11 posi, Fast Enough 1984 Monte Carlo SS 1987 Chevy S-10, 355 w/150 Shot of Nitrous, Fun,Fun 1938 Nash Lafayette 1956 MG Magnette

06-14-2002, 03:37 PM	#12
EJ Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: El Dorado Springs, MO Posts: 227	Guys thanks for the help. my local parts store has the sheilds I just didnt notice before. EJ



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