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Starter Motor Performance

Application

Specification

4.3L Engine With SD-260

No Load Test at 10 Volts

Current

51-71 Amps

Pinion Speed

7000-11000 RPM

Solenoid Windings Test at 10 Volts

Both Windings

56-80 Amps

Hold-in Windings

10-20 Amps

5.7L LT1 With PG-250

No Load Test at 10 Volts

Current

65-90

Starter Drive Pinion Speed

2700-3200

Solenoid Windings Test at 10 Volts

Both Windings

60-85 Amps

Hold-in Windings

10-20 Amps

5.7L LT1 With PG-260

No Load Test at 10 Volts

Current

64-95 Amps

Starter Drive Pinion Speed

2825-3275 RPM

Solenoid Windings Test at 10 Volts

Hold-in Windings

10-20 Amps

Both Windings

60-85 Amps