Robby1870 Posted December 19, 2003 Report Posted December 19, 2003 The flywheels for the auto and 5spd are different, but Im pretty sure the same starter can be used (meaning the teeth are the same). Quote
TurboZ24 Posted December 19, 2003 Report Posted December 19, 2003 I actually use a 3100 starter off a 97' Malibu. It's a gear reduction unit. I got tired of the huge, old style starters dying every couple of months, so I swapped to this one. It's been on there for years, starts like a champ. You also have more room for hoses, etc around the starter, since it's quite a bit smaller. Quote
TGPilot Posted December 19, 2003 Report Posted December 19, 2003 I used the original TGP starter when I swapped the 5-speed. Didn't have any issues with shimming or mounting... 8) Quote
TurboZ24 Posted December 19, 2003 Report Posted December 19, 2003 The Malibu 3100 starter is a direct replacement. You don't even have to do anything with the cables or anything. It bolts right up. Quote
Chris A Posted December 20, 2003 Report Posted December 20, 2003 Any newer 3x00 starter will work for that matter. Quite a bit lighter and quieter! I thought about it if I ever had old school die, but never did?! Quote
Guest TurboSedan Posted December 20, 2003 Report Posted December 20, 2003 i reused the starter from my 3.1/auto combo when i swapped in my Getrag 282. that one died a few months later so i bought one for a '90 Grand Prix 3.1/5-speed and i'm still using that. next one will definately be from a 3100/3400. good info thanks joshua Quote
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