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jacobcarrasco7 · 05-07-2024, 09:54 PM

I recently changed my starter on my Camaro 2011 SS due to having hot starts. I added header wraps and even a starter wrap and keeps doing the same thing, now i get clicks now, won’t turn on when hot. I got 91 tune, long bbk headers, and twin disc clutch, few others things. I can’t figure out how to fix the issue. I haven’t tried changing the alternator, do you think that could be the issue? or ignition coils, or even coilpacks? I have heard that adding another ground cable could help or just replacing the ground positive cables all together!

InFiD3ViL · 05-07-2024, 11:43 PM

So I already have a PowerMaster high torque start and an additional 0 gauge ground from driver side head to frame rail. What solved my hot start issues was 2 things. I added an additional 2 gauge ground in the trunk from the battery to the OE battery ground location. But I also had apparently unknowingly cross threaded that same battery ground location bolt (prior to the hot start issues), which caused the bolt to snap. I drilled it out and bolted it in with a new coated bolt from the under the car. So basically, I had a poor trunk ground. But I am certain that adding that trunk ground helped. Of course, all the hot start issues toasted my nice AGM battery, so I replaced that as well.

If I was giving advice, I would simply do one FAT cable underhood and another one in the trunk direct from the battery to the ground bolt. Of course you will want to check all other underhood and body grounds, if you haven't already. I haven't had a single issue since then (2+ years now).

Good luck! I know how much this sucks. When I was dealing with this getting gas was the most stressful time, as it was never long enough to allow the starter/cables to cool.

morepowerjoe · 05-08-2024, 03:36 AM

Sounds like you could possibly have a bad solenoid on the starter. I would take the starter off and have it tested at your local parts store.

05-07-2024, 09:54 PM	#1
jacobcarrasco7 Drives: 2011 CAMARO 2SS Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: LOS BANOS Posts: 16 View My Garage	Trouble Starting I recently changed my starter on my Camaro 2011 SS due to having hot starts. I added header wraps and even a starter wrap and keeps doing the same thing, now i get clicks now, won’t turn on when hot. I got 91 tune, long bbk headers, and twin disc clutch, few others things. I can’t figure out how to fix the issue. I haven’t tried changing the alternator, do you think that could be the issue? or ignition coils, or even coilpacks? I have heard that adding another ground cable could help or just replacing the ground positive cables all together!

05-07-2024, 11:43 PM	#2
InFiD3ViL Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 4,583	So I already have a PowerMaster high torque start and an additional 0 gauge ground from driver side head to frame rail. What solved my hot start issues was 2 things. I added an additional 2 gauge ground in the trunk from the battery to the OE battery ground location. But I also had apparently unknowingly cross threaded that same battery ground location bolt (prior to the hot start issues), which caused the bolt to snap. I drilled it out and bolted it in with a new coated bolt from the under the car. So basically, I had a poor trunk ground. But I am certain that adding that trunk ground helped. Of course, all the hot start issues toasted my nice AGM battery, so I replaced that as well. If I was giving advice, I would simply do one FAT cable underhood and another one in the trunk direct from the battery to the ground bolt. Of course you will want to check all other underhood and body grounds, if you haven't already. I haven't had a single issue since then (2+ years now). Good luck! I know how much this sucks. When I was dealing with this getting gas was the most stressful time, as it was never long enough to allow the starter/cables to cool. __________________ 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS LS3 Swapped A6 - GPI LS3 SS1 .647/.638, (224/237, 112 +4, 7º overlap) on CamMotion 8620 core, BTR Platinum .660" Dual Spring kit w/titanium retainers, CHE bronze trunnion upgrade, stock heads milled @ .015, Melling HV 10296 oil pump, TSP 1-7/8" long tube headers (W/Catless Off-road Pipes), Corsa Xtreme 3" Catback, GPI Ported/Rod Mod Intake, Stage 2 Ported Throttle Body, Vararam OTR CAI, Mike Norris Gen 2 catch can + GM 1LE clean side separator, 160º thermostat - Megan Racing adjustable coilovers (lowered 1.75"), MRR M017 10/11" wheels-Tuned by Ryan @ GPI

05-08-2024, 03:36 AM	#3
morepowerjoe Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro l99 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,128	Sounds like you could possibly have a bad solenoid on the starter. I would take the starter off and have it tested at your local parts store. __________________ DSS FX Forged Pistons, Eagle ESP L19 Forged Rods, ARP Head and Main Studs, TSP PRC 260 CNC Ported Heads milled .030, Cometic .040 Head Gaskets, GPI SS3 VVT Camshaft, GM Performance Racing Lifters, CHE Trunnions , Molly Pushrods, Melling 10355HV Oil Pump, Cold Air Inductions CAI, Fast LSXR Intake Manifold, Nick Williams 103 TB, TSP 1 7/8" Longtubes with 3" TSP Exhaust, ZL1 Fuel Pump, Mishimoto Radiator, Mishimoto Oil Cooler, Tru Cool 40k Tranny Cooler, 3600 Circle D Converter, Fluid Dynamics Balancer Build Thread https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=609817