longtube header install, ran into problems with the starter

StreetDreamsGT

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Hey guys, I decided to tackle my longtube header install, basicly everything started out great then anything that could've gone wrong did, misc. lil stuff like breaking a sparkplug off trying to get it out etc. I got everything bolted up fine, great fitment from flowtech, steering doesn't hit at all everything fits well...... or so i thought. Turns out the starter is hitting one of the tubes and I guess grounding it out. I unbolted the passenger side went to the store got header wrap and tested it with the headers loosely bolted in, it went to start, problem fixed, (again)....or so I thought. Once the h pipe was in and everything was bolted up it wouldn't start again. This is what I get for not buying replacement motor mounts to replace the broken once. (the engine is pretty much leaning down on the pass. side. So I just ordered the motor mounts to get the engine properly sitting but I still want to get a smaller starter for the longtubes, who makes an aftermarket starter that will be small enough to fit with longtubes and be able to withstand the high temperatures?
 
i got one from orielies that you can adjust the starter away from the headers using an allen wrench. it costed about 178. i don't remember the name though. it works good on my long tubes.
 
Thanks guys, i'll look into the ford mini starter. I take it "orielies" is a company? you have a link to their website or nethin in case I can't find the ford one? Oh and road runners on St George ave in NJ is gay! just thought i'd let off a lil agression @ them. they never have nething in stock and whenever I go there lookin for shyt they always say "idk if they make it for your car". COME ON NOW PPL! the mustang is one of the most sought after cars to modify! everyone carries things for mustangs! They're prolly chevy guys.... w.e. back on topic.... Thanks Again guys i'll let you know what happens.
 
its just like Kraagens in this area. they only have chevy stuff fully in stock, atleast with the small misc. stuff. buying header bolts only coming package of 12 (needing 16), only chevy starter bolts, only chevy intake manifold bolts blah blah blah on and on.
 
TrickStang37 said:
those are slip fits? im runnin a Torque XS starter from PowerMaster with my long tubes. its alot smaller than stock.
that is the names, thanks. i great starter IMO. oriely's autoparts, it is just like hi/lo autoparts if you have them. go to www.summitracing.com and look for a starter there. also the 91 tbirds also had those ministarters. i have a spare one that works still i think.