Originally posted by alibies:
just tried hooking it back up and starting it... it wont even turn over... lights and everything just nothing from the motor



Yes, it is most probably the starter. Disconnect negative battery cable, remove air intake resonators/plenum and you should be able to look down at the starter. With the amount of smoke shown in the video, there should be some scorched marks on the starter, soleniod or wiring connectors.
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"Always do the cheap and easy ones first." 1996 V6 ATX 96K miles