I own a 68 chevy pickup that we put headers on and the starter would get so hot that it wouldnt start untill it cooled... Having experienced the problem on that, i would REALLY rather not on this car. Is there a problem with the starter on these? Is it worth the starter shield?

 

Jst get a mini-starter you can check Sumitt or Jegs for one. To much work to fab the heat shield to fit. Been there and done it.

 

you can get asbestos tape and insulate that section of the header. sick

 

they dont have "pre-made" shields? We happened to find one on JC Whittney for my truck. Hell i cant see the headers anyway, i could just wrap them. But has anybody had trouble with them before? or is it going to be ok?

 

I had the problem of heat soak with my SLP Headers and the Mini Starter solved the problem. I am against any kind of wrap on exhaust parts.

 

That used to be a problem with the old OEM starters. It has been resolved with the new style mini starters.

 

alright, thanks guys, as always you were very helpfull