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6spdLs3 · 08-11-2019, 12:59 PM

I tried installing this in my 2011 SS but the stock starter has a plug in solenoid wire and this one is a conventional nut bolt style.

Anyone have experience with this? Is there a pigtail that can be purchased so the original wire doesn't have to be cut?

Thanks

blake-b · 08-11-2019, 02:57 PM

I installed the same starter on my ZR1. I just cut the OEM end off and crimped on a ring.

A more labor intensive option is to make a female plug that matches the OEM and install the ring on the other end. Then you would just plug the two in together.

The easiest thing to do is cut the OEM one off, leaving enough wire in case you ever wanted to put it back together.

6spdLs3 · 08-11-2019, 05:44 PM

Yea, I was trying to avoid cutting the connector off. Might have to splice into it if I can't find the proper end.

christianchevell · 08-12-2019, 07:09 PM

The stock end is garbage anyway and prone to not connect well... also the starter has to be clocked and the main power wire bent to connect to the starter. You need to clear the sensor that comes out the side of the pan.....

6spdLs3 · 08-18-2019, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by christianchevell

The stock end is garbage anyway and prone to not connect well... also the starter has to be clocked and the main power wire bent to connect to the starter. You need to clear the sensor that comes out the side of the pan.....

I was able to source an oem connector with a pigtail to connect to the solenoid. You are correct on clocking the starter to clear the sensor on the block. Also the original heat shield won't work and neither will the small plastic flywheel shield.

After these hurdles the starter does work great and I'm no longer getting slow cranking with the occasional service stabilitrak.

Black_SS10 · 08-18-2019, 12:59 PM

Can you share where you sourced the OEM pigtail connector? Thanks.

6spdLs3 · 08-18-2019, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Black_SS10

Can you share where you sourced the OEM pigtail connector? Thanks.

Yep, I bought it from EFI Connection, I had them make it with 6" pigtail - Link below shows the part without the pigtail.

https://www.eficonnection.com/home/S...ssSearchForm=+

EFI Connection, LLC
Email: help@eficonnection.com
Website: eficonnection.com

Black_SS10 · 08-18-2019, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6spdLs3

Yep, I bought it from EFI Connection, I had them make it with 6" pigtail - Link below shows the part without the pigtail.

https://www.eficonnection.com/home/S...ssSearchForm=+

EFI Connection, LLC
Email: help@eficonnection.com
Website: eficonnection.com

Thank you!

6spdLs3 · 08-18-2019, 08:33 PM

christianchevell · 08-19-2019, 06:56 AM

Well that's one big connector...LOL But glad you tried the starter so you could report as I have it solves hot starting problems...…..

6spdLs3 · 08-19-2019, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by christianchevell

Well that's one big connector...LOL But glad you tried the starter so you could report as I have it solves hot starting problems...…..

It's actually a pleasure to click the starter switch now ☺️

christianchevell · 09-07-2019, 09:39 AM

Thank you for your feedback...…. others may read this.....

olblue75 · 09-07-2019, 10:21 AM

Link doesn't work.

Splat · 04-09-2020, 03:51 PM

Just a update on the EFI wire.
In the search box, just type in "starter", and scroll down.

here is the link
https://www.eficonnection.com/home/p...rters-6-inches

08-11-2019, 12:59 PM	#1
6spdLs3 Drives: 2011 camaro ss Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY Posts: 57	Powermaster 9509 starter 2011 LS3 I tried installing this in my 2011 SS but the stock starter has a plug in solenoid wire and this one is a conventional nut bolt style. Anyone have experience with this? Is there a pigtail that can be purchased so the original wire doesn't have to be cut? Thanks

08-12-2019, 07:09 PM	#4
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Manual,DM exhaust,CRT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,587 View My Garage	The stock end is garbage anyway and prone to not connect well... also the starter has to be clocked and the main power wire bent to connect to the starter. You need to clear the sensor that comes out the side of the pan..... __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 A10, Sunroof, Data, Carbon, Nav, RotoFab Dry CAI, Elite x2, Borla ATK, Driveshaft shop

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08-19-2019, 06:56 AM	#10
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Manual,DM exhaust,CRT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,587 View My Garage	Well that's one big connector...LOL But glad you tried the starter so you could report as I have it solves hot starting problems...….. __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 A10, Sunroof, Data, Carbon, Nav, RotoFab Dry CAI, Elite x2, Borla ATK, Driveshaft shop

09-07-2019, 09:39 AM	#12
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Manual,DM exhaust,CRT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,587 View My Garage	Thank you for your feedback...…. others may read this..... __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 A10, Sunroof, Data, Carbon, Nav, RotoFab Dry CAI, Elite x2, Borla ATK, Driveshaft shop

08-11-2019, 02:57 PM	#2
blake-b Drives: 2009 ZR1 Join Date: May 2010 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,205	I installed the same starter on my ZR1. I just cut the OEM end off and crimped on a ring. A more labor intensive option is to make a female plug that matches the OEM and install the ring on the other end. Then you would just plug the two in together. The easiest thing to do is cut the OEM one off, leaving enough wire in case you ever wanted to put it back together.

08-11-2019, 05:44 PM	#3
6spdLs3 Drives: 2011 camaro ss Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY Posts: 57	Yea, I was trying to avoid cutting the connector off. Might have to splice into it if I can't find the proper end.

08-18-2019, 08:33 PM	#9
6spdLs3 Drives: 2011 camaro ss Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY Posts: 57

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