F150 StrokerCobra

i dont think the stang in the vid is his stang... its just one he showed that he wanted his starter to sound like that

r1sky5.0

So what can i do to quiet down that starter? Would installing a high torque starter help?

stangfreak 347

wait...i thought your question was about throttle response not starter noise. wtf?

r1sky5.0

It was but I already got help with the throttle response issue, so I added my other problem to this thread!!

F150 StrokerCobra

what kind of starter noise? grinding kind of noise?

r1sky5.0

Well to add to my 5.0 problems, before I replied to this thread today my starter started grinding! So I am going to have to purchase a new one from kragen. Now my question is what the easiest way to replace the starter? I have recently learned when I installed the shorty headers that the top bolt on the starter is rite next to the headers. The first time I installed the starter it took me some time because I had to remove the top bolt from underneath the car and I had to deal with making my extension on my ratchet fit. SO would it be easier to remove the passenger side header to get easier access to the starter?

pk222

I just removed my starter about 5 minutes ago so I might be able to help. What I did was put my hand above the bolt and used a wrench to get it out. It would also make it a little easier depending on how tight they are if you had a shorty wrench but most people don't keep those as part of their average tool sets. I don't see how you could have used a ratchet in there at all, it doesn't seem like there is enough space.

aode08

stock timing, POSI TRACTION

automatic, stock torque converter

stock gears = no spin =no throttle response.




Ive seen stock 5.0s dyno 140-170 rwhp and thats an AUTO.