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Old 12-22-2014, 01:28 AM
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Restore spark to your LT1/LT4 motor with this BRAND NEW Distributor from AIP Electronics
This Distributor EXCEEDS OEM specification and comes 100% complete with everything needed including a new Optispark wiring harness.
(Note: Harness may not fit all applications and you may have to use your original harness.) Our AIP LT1 Optical Encoder is temp rated at 330°
and produces an accurate timing reference signal up to 8000 RPM, exceeding the OEM Mitsubishi encoder used in the AC Delco factory LT1 distributors.
This is most likely the best aftermarket LT1/LT4 distributor you will ever come across. Uses AIP's own Mitsubishi Specification Optical Encoder
for the most accurate/dependable LT1 Distributor yet.
We have negotiated with AIP and starting 12/01/2015 AIP Optisparks purchased through SacCityCorvette come with a 2 Year Replacement Warranty!
Must be purchased through SacCityCorvette to receive this 2 yr warranty!

Newly updated Vented $189.95
Non Vented $180.95
http://www.saccitycorvette.com/AIPOptiSpark.html

Here's whats new for the Vented Opti!
Revised Upper and Lower Rubber Gaskets with increased sealing surface
-Thread Lock Compound pre-applied to rotor and sensor mounting screws
-Coated EMI Shield
-Revised Laser Cut Shutter Disc for improved timing accuracy
-Revised Mitsubishi-Spec optical sensor
-Precision Japanese Ball Bearing
Photos of the new updated Vented AIP Optispark (cap colors vary)









NON VENTED OPTI
Attachment 48190879

Non Vented Sensor
Restore spark to your LT1/LT4 motor with this BRAND NEW Distributor from AIP Electronics
This Distributor EXCEEDS OEM specification and comes 100% complete with everything needed including a new Optispark wiring harness.
(Note: Harness may not fit all applications and you may have to use your original harness.) Our AIP LT1 Optical Encoder is temp rated at 330°
and produces an accurate timing reference signal up to 8000 RPM, exceeding the OEM Mitsubishi encoder used in the AC Delco factory LT1 distributors.
This is most likely the best aftermarket LT1/LT4 distributor you will ever come across. Uses AIP's own Mitsubishi Specification Optical Encoder
for the most accurate/dependable LT1 Distributor yet.
We have negotiated with AIP and starting 12/01/2015 AIP Optisparks purchased through SacCityCorvette come with a 2 Year Replacement Warranty!
Must be purchased through SacCityCorvette to receive this 2 yr warranty!

Vented $159.95
Non Vented $169.95
http://www.saccitycorvette.com/AIPOptiSpark.html



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This will probably be the first thing I buy from you if I end up picking up a C4 this weekend. Even though the one that is in it still works, it will be a matter of time before it goes out on me. Always nice to have a spare. These seem to be the best!

Which one would I need for a 94 C4?? You have 2 listed. Vented and non.
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Hi EVLGTO,
A 94 will probably have a non vented but you really need to check because some of the late 94's had vented. We can send which ever you need right out when your ready.

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Hi EVLGTO,
A 94 will probably have a non vented but you really need to check because some of the late 94's had vented. We can send which ever you need right out when your ready.

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My 94 has non vented can I put a vented one one?
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Originally Posted by antfarmer2
My 94 has non vented can I put a vented one one?
You can't bolt a vented on without making some changes to the engine but there is a mod. Google changing a gen 1 opti to a gen 2.
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Hi,
1994DelawareCoup is correct.

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We have negotiated with AIP and are happy to to announce that from now on Vented and Non-Vent AIP opti's purchased ONLY though SacCityCorvette now come with a 2 yr replacement warranty!

Thank you,
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I am so glad I saw your add. I have been looking at opti's all day after finding that mine is more than likely going bad. I was very discouraged with all the differences in prices from $500+ to $85. I usually I'm very frightened by low prices but with the 2 year warranty that relieves some worry. I have a 93 40th by the way. Hope this works!! Thanks.
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Originally Posted by DamonWood
I am so glad I saw your add. I have been looking at opti's all day after finding that mine is more than likely going bad. I was very discouraged with all the differences in prices from $500+ to $85. I usually I'm very frightened by low prices but with the 2 year warranty that relieves some worry. I have a 93 40th by the way. Hope this works!! Thanks.
Yes 2 year warranty is great!!!
Thank you.
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What country are these made in?
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Originally Posted by CMiller95
What country are these made in?
CMiller95
AIP says the Opti is made offshore but the sensor is made in the US to Mitsubishi specs.

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Originally Posted by SacCityCorvette
CMiller95
AIP says the Opti is made offshore but the sensor is made in the US to Mitsubishi specs.

Thank you,
Christian
Christian, This is the email you sent me------"We import them from Taiwan. But production quality from them is same a Mitsubishi in Japan."

I have 200 miles on it-so far all is good!! I have added a vented MSD Cap/Rotor.

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Thanks Steven for clearing that up. I remembered the sensor was good quantity. For some reason I thought he said it was US made.

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Free Plug

1,000 miles on mine. Recent trip to drag strip 100 miles each way. Stock LT1 with headers, tune, 1.6 rockers, 4.11 gear (9" solid axle)

12.89 ET at 108 MPH.

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Might be getting one by end of week




Does the bearing come like that?

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Originally Posted by 1993C4LT1
Might be getting one by end of week




Does the bearing come like that?
​​​​​​​I placed my order this morning. But does it come assembled?
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Yes Sir, it is ready to bolt on.
Thank you for your business!

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Just got my opti. It is not like the cap pictured above. Mine is all black. Also, it came out wet. I can post a pic if you want.
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Originally Posted by 1993C4LT1
Just got my opti. It is not like the cap pictured above. Mine is all black. Also, it came out wet. I can post a pic if you want.
OUCH....depending on how wet it got....that would concern me...that is for sure. Luckily I have the socket to remove the cap and look inside it.

AS for the cap./...YES...I have seen them be black/dark gray instead of the light tan color. That is not big deal breaker for me.

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