[BurgundyJudge]

Other than the part number, what is the difference between the 1108436 starter and the 1108435? I have a ram air III but finding a 1108436 starter is impossible or costs almost as much as my car. Forget about finding a correct date for my car's build. At this point I'm more interested in function than matching component numbers.

[Judge273]

I go by the the theory. Get the starter that is reliable…

[Kenth]

IIRC the 436 uses a different solenoid that has metal housing, weaker return spring and a heat shield.
Otherwise the electrical design and specs are the same.

[unruhjonny]

My reply was going to be in essence what Kenth shared;
Pretty much the exact same starter, only a different high(er) heat solenoid.

I have done searches looking for suitable solenoids...

Originally Posted by BurgundyJudge

... At this point I'm more interested in function than matching component numbers.

If you're not too worried about numbers or date, that might be understood to be a small departure from the following suggestion:
I have heard only good things about the small bodied starters.

[BurgundyJudge]

Any luck finding a suitable solenoid?

I had a hot start problem on my 69 Z28. I tried a new starter and a couple of new solenoids, including one claiming to be heavy duty for hot starts. No change. I bought a NOS GM solenoid spring and installed it and that seemed to do the job.

[unruhjonny]

I seemed to hit a brick wall on finding IF GM even made a replacement legitimate solenoid for the original 1114348;
HERE is a link to a recent thread on this subject.

I believe NAPA makes one; (my notes here say) Echlin #UNI STH107
I am unsure if 'Standard' still makes theirs - but I believe that theirs was SS200X