Opti-direct Ignition Systems
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Racer
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From: Oxford PA
Opti-direct Ignition Systems
Has anyone installed the direct ignition systems on there car yet? I am starting to see them more and more and I wonder if they work and put out the same spark. Looks like it could be a good replacement for the troublesum optispark. Thanks in advance for any info.
Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor 06
i am currently replacing my opti and i have every reason to belive it is original(125000) i am going to install tomorrow night the new oem opti and delco wp. i don't really think opti is problematic, i do think it is PITA to swap out. i got my oem opti new from gm dealer for around 380. i'll do the sealing thing with rtv. plus i like original stuff. 300 hp is plenty for my dd.
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Originally Posted by bogus
The opti isn't "troublesome", it just needs to be replaced on a regular basis...
I have the LTCC, and it works pretty good. No complaints here.
I have the LTCC, and it works pretty good. No complaints here.
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If you check out this link, http://www.msdignition.com/2005/2005_9.htm) you will find
MSD is making an OPTI replacement. I ordered one back in April only to find they were on manufactures' back order..I have not checked lately.
MSD is making an OPTI replacement. I ordered one back in April only to find they were on manufactures' back order..I have not checked lately.
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Originally Posted by dchildress
If you check out this link, http://www.msdignition.com/2005/2005_9.htm) you will find
MSD is making an OPTI replacement. I ordered one back in April only to find they were on manufactures' back order..I have not checked lately.
MSD is making an OPTI replacement. I ordered one back in April only to find they were on manufactures' back order..I have not checked lately.
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I just installed a Dynaspark and am very happy. As far as I know there are 2 things to remember:
- There is no "replacement" for the Opti. Even the Dynaspark is a reengineered Opti but it works and is waterproof.
- The Direct Ignition units from LTCC and Delteq still require a properly working Opti to function. They get their signals from the Opti making them little more than expensive, glorified coil packs.
The bottom line is the LT1/4 will not run without a properly functioning Opti.
- There is no "replacement" for the Opti. Even the Dynaspark is a reengineered Opti but it works and is waterproof.
- The Direct Ignition units from LTCC and Delteq still require a properly working Opti to function. They get their signals from the Opti making them little more than expensive, glorified coil packs.
The bottom line is the LT1/4 will not run without a properly functioning Opti.
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From: Austin Texas
Originally Posted by okies93
i am currently replacing my opti and i have every reason to belive it is original(125000) i am going to install tomorrow night the new oem opti and delco wp. i don't really think opti is problematic, i do think it is PITA to swap out. i got my oem opti new from gm dealer for around 380. i'll do the sealing thing with rtv. plus i like original stuff. 300 hp is plenty for my dd.
yup, i like the way you put it: " I like original stuff " now, if you have deep pockets, you can go with the DynaSpark version of the OptiSpark....They cleaned up the weaker points of the AC Delco Opti....
http://www.dynotech-eng.com/dynaspark.htm
Last edited by MikeC4; May 18, 2005 at 12:09 AM.
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From: Vacaville CA
opti delteq
I have the delteq it was worth every cent, i spent about $400 and the car felt 10x stronger and smoother
http://photobucket.com/albums/y126/e...orvette003.jpg
and FYI the opti system was just replaced by previous owner so its not like i had a old opti and the difference was age
http://photobucket.com/albums/y126/e...orvette003.jpg
and FYI the opti system was just replaced by previous owner so its not like i had a old opti and the difference was age
