MPA Electrical 3838S Starter Motor

Remanufactured Delco-Style Starter

MPA Electrical 3838S is a remanufactured 12-volt starter built with a direct drive design, 1.5 kW output, clockwise rotation, and a 9-tooth drive. It is intended for Delco starter applications across a wide range of GM cars, including Chevrolet Camaro, Pontiac Firebird, and Chevrolet Corvette.

This remanufactured starter is built for vehicles that need a direct replacement for Delco-style starting systems. The 3838S part number is used across multiple GM passenger car applications from the 1980s and early 1990s.

Key Features

• Remanufactured starter for 12-volt systems
• Direct drive design for Delco applications
• 1.5 kW rating
• Clockwise rotation
• 9-tooth drive configuration
• Fits a broad range of Chevrolet, Pontiac, Buick, Cadillac, and Oldsmobile vehicles

Fitment Coverage

• Fits 1985-1992 Chevrolet Camaro, N/A
• Fits 1985-1992 Pontiac Firebird, N/A
• Fits 1984-1990 Chevrolet Caprice, N/A
• Fits 1988 Chevrolet Corvette, N/A, w/ Delco Starter; Remanufactured
• Fits 1984-1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, N/A
• Fits 1986-1987 Buick Regal, N/A
• Fits 1982-1984 Buick Regal, N/A
• Fits 1984-1987 Chevrolet Corvette, N/A
• Fits 1984-1987 Chevrolet El Camino, N/A
• Fits 1985-1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, N/A
• Fits 1984-1987 Pontiac Grand Prix, N/A
• Fits 1982 Pontiac Grand Prix, N/A
• Fits 1984-1986 Pontiac Bonneville, N/A
• Fits 1982 Pontiac Bonneville, N/A
• Fits 1986 Pontiac Parisienne, N/A
• Fits 1984-1985 Chevrolet Impala, N/A
• Fits 1982-1984 Buick LeSabre, N/A
• Fits 1984 Cadillac Commercial Chassis, N/A
• Fits 1982-1984 Cadillac Fleetwood, N/A
• Fits 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais, N/A
• Fits 1983 Chevrolet Caprice, N/A, Second Production, (wo/ cast ear on solenoid); Remanufactured
• Fits 1983 Chevrolet Impala, N/A, Second Production, (wo/ cast ear on solenoid); Remanufactured
• Fits 1982 Cadillac DeVille, N/A
• Fits 1982 Pontiac Grand LeMans, N/A

What This Starter Helps Address

• Slow or weak cranking during engine start
• No-crank conditions caused by starter failure
• Intermittent starting performance in Delco-equipped GM vehicles
• Starter wear in high-mileage Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird applications
• Replacement needs for 1980s GM passenger cars and performance models

Installation Notes

Verify the vehicle’s starter configuration before ordering, especially on 1983 Chevrolet Caprice and 1983 Chevrolet Impala applications with the second production note and without the cast ear on the solenoid. Confirm 12-volt electrical system requirements, clockwise rotation, 9-tooth drive count, and Delco starter compatibility before installation. This part cross-references BBB Industries 3838 for the same application.

Quality Assurance

MPA Electrical remanufactured starters are rebuilt for direct replacement use in charging and starting system service. Part number 3838S is specified for Delco-style applications and is listed across multiple GM fitments, including Chevrolet Camaro, Pontiac Firebird, and Chevrolet Corvette.