GM LS 3.0 HP High Torque Starter - Chrome

Upgrade your LS engine's starting system with a high-torque mini starter engineered for GM Gen III and Gen IV LS-based V8 applications. Featuring a powerful 3.0 horsepower motor and 3.75:1 gear reduction ratio, this starter delivers dependable cranking performance for street, performance, and LS swap builds.

Compatible with many 4.8L, 5.3L, 5.7L, and 6.0L LS engine combinations, including popular LS1, LS2, LS6, LQ4, and LQ9 applications, this starter is designed to provide reliable starting power while maintaining a compact footprint. The gear reduction design helps increase torque output for dependable hot and cold starts.

The compact Tilton-style housing provides additional clearance around headers, oil pans, steering components, and other tight engine bay areas where traditional starters can create fitment challenges. An adjustable billet aluminum mounting block allows easier starter positioning and installation flexibility for a wide variety of LS-powered vehicles and engine swap projects.

Finished in a bright chrome housing, this starter adds a polished appearance to engine compartments while delivering the cranking power needed for performance-oriented LS applications. Whether replacing a worn factory starter or upgrading an LS swap, this high-torque mini starter delivers the power, clearance, and reliability needed for dependable engine starts.

Compact Mini Starter Design
The offset Tilton-style housing helps create additional clearance around headers, oil pans, steering linkage, and other engine bay components. Its compact footprint makes it a popular upgrade for performance builds, restoration projects, and LS engine swaps.

High-Torque Starting Performance
The 3.0 HP motor and 3.75:1 gear reduction ratio work together to provide strong cranking performance for GM LS-based engine combinations. The gear reduction design helps improve starter efficiency while maintaining a lightweight, compact package.

COMPATIBLE WITH
CHEVROLET SMALL BLOCK V8 GEN. III/IV (LS-BASED)
• 4.8 L / 293 in3 (LR4)
• 5.3 L / 325 in3 (L33, L59, LM4, LM7)
• 5.7 L / 346 in3 (LS1, LS6)
• 6.0 L / 364 in3 (LQ4, LQ9, LS2)

COMMON VEHICLE APPLICATIONS
Chevrolet Chevelle / Nova / Camaro
Chevrolet C10 / K10 Trucks
Chevrolet Impala / El Camino
Street rod, muscle car, and custom Chevy builds

NOTES
Designed for GM Gen III and Gen IV LS-based engine platforms. Verify oil pan, header, flexplate, and mounting clearance before installation. Mini starter housing helps improve clearance around headers and oil pans.

SPOECIFICATIONS
Starter Style: Mini
Starter Type: Tilton
Color: Chrome
Adjustable Mounting Block: Yes
Starter Rotation: Standard
Maximum Compression Ratio: 11.0:1
Gear Reduction Ratio: 3.75:1
Horsepower: 3
Starter Housing Material: Cast Aluminum
Mounting Block Material: Billet Aluminum