better than opti
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better than opti
dang it. bought an opti unit from autozone and installed it in April '06. It is already failing. What is a better solution than putting in another opti. I dont know much about Dynaspark, MSD, Delteq. What's the best fix, which way should I go? Thanks, AC
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Originally Posted by adamc
dang it. bought an opti unit from autozone and installed it in April '06. It is already failing. What is a better solution than putting in another opti. I dont know much about Dynaspark, MSD, Delteq. What's the best fix, which way should I go? Thanks, AC
I figure by then my 92 will be close to 100k and due for the waterpump/opti/timingchain/plugs/wires.
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Originally Posted by Corvette Kid
Unless it was a new GM, your first mistake was buying it from Autozone.
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Originally Posted by Corvette Kid
Unless it was a new GM, your first mistake was buying it from Autozone.
Dynaspark was the best option for 92-94 replacement a few years ago when it was the only option.
Today the MSD offers a cheaper alternative. If I was replacing mine today that's what I'd do.
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Originally Posted by honda hunter
I agree. If youre going to buy a stock opti get a new one, not reman. I say go for the Dynaspark. It been around longer and has a great track record compared to the new kids on the block. Thier customer service is great also.
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Originally Posted by Vis Croceus
Track record and customer service remain to be seen since the product changed to a new company only a few months ago. In fact they had some major customer service dropped-***** during the transition.
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I'd go with either MSD or Dynaspark for a new, O.E.M. equivalent Opti. That's what I plan to do when mine goes ****-up....
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I have a brand new MSD Opti that only saw 5 hours of operation till my timing chain broke on my heads and cam project. I then decided to build a fresh shortblock and go with a double roller in which case I bought the later style MSD unit. It even still has 10 months warranty on it.
350 USD and it's yours.
350 USD and it's yours.
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Originally Posted by JJ 86
Does the delteq unit replace the orginal opti?
A LTCC kit would also be a option. It, like the delteq, would be another option, if the optical portion of the opti is still working.