ignition mod on lt1
Melting Slicks
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From: College Station TX
There is the LTCC setup that uses LS1 coils, and the Delteq that uses Northstar coils. I have the LTCC setup on my car and I've had very good results. I like LTCC because it uses LS1 coils, which are used on LS1's, as well as all the truck engines. They are cheap and very, very reliable, as well as providing plenty of spark for almost any combo.
http://www.bailey-eng.com/LTCC.html
http://www.delteq.com/
http://www.bailey-eng.com/LTCC.html
http://www.delteq.com/
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Pro
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From: powhatan va.
There is the LTCC setup that uses LS1 coils, and the Delteq that uses Northstar coils. I have the LTCC setup on my car and I've had very good results. I like LTCC because it uses LS1 coils, which are used on LS1's, as well as all the truck engines. They are cheap and very, very reliable, as well as providing plenty of spark for almost any combo.
http://www.bailey-eng.com/LTCC.html
http://www.delteq.com/
http://www.bailey-eng.com/LTCC.html
http://www.delteq.com/
Drifting
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From: Charlotte NC
EFI makes a kit as well using the LS1 coils and PCM. It also eliminates the Opti completely which is replaced by a new reluctor and sensor. Looks a bit pricey, but then I haven't fully priced them all out yet.
http://www.eficonnection.com/24x/default.htm
http://www.eficonnection.com/24x/default.htm
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From: powhatan va.
EFI makes a kit as well using the LS1 coils and PCM. It also eliminates the Opti completely which is replaced by a new reluctor and sensor. Looks a bit pricey, but then I haven't fully priced them all out yet.
http://www.eficonnection.com/24x/default.htm
http://www.eficonnection.com/24x/default.htm
Melting Slicks
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From: College Station TX
An LS1 computer swap is the ultimate solution, eliminating the opti all together. It is quite a bit more work, with mods to the timing cover (meaning the oil pan has to come down), and dealing with getting the new computer tuned for your engine (I doubt a stock LS1 tune will get right). That said, if you're willing to spend some time/money, you'll get a better computer that's easier to tune and more tunable, as well as a no opti and 8 coil controlled directly by the computer.
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Drifting
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From: Charlotte NC
An LS1 computer swap is the ultimate solution, eliminating the opti all together. It is quite a bit more work, with mods to the timing cover (meaning the oil pan has to come down), and dealing with getting the new computer tuned for your engine (I doubt a stock LS1 tune will get right). That said, if you're willing to spend some time/money, you'll get a better computer that's easier to tune and more tunable, as well as a no opti and 8 coil controlled directly by the computer.
and you'll definately need a new computer tune.
Instructor
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From: Deland FL
Is there any performance advantage to changing over to this system? The reason I ask is because the Opti only costs about $75 and a water pump is about the same, so for $150 and abut 2 to 3 hours I can replace both(just did it Saturday). Doesnt seem worth the effort unless there is a huge performance advantage. That and it clutters up under the hood.
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From: powhatan va.
Is there any performance advantage to changing over to this system? The reason I ask is because the Opti only costs about $75 and a water pump is about the same, so for $150 and abut 2 to 3 hours I can replace both(just did it Saturday). Doesnt seem worth the effort unless there is a huge performance advantage. That and it clutters up under the hood.
Drifting
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From: Charlotte NC
Is there any performance advantage to changing over to this system? The reason I ask is because the Opti only costs about $75 and a water pump is about the same, so for $150 and abut 2 to 3 hours I can replace both(just did it Saturday). Doesnt seem worth the effort unless there is a huge performance advantage. That and it clutters up under the hood.
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From: Deland FL
Got em both off ebay. And as easy as the job was to do, in 3 or 4 years when they need to be done again, I am more than happy to do it again to save $700. The car that this psuedo replaced was driven maybe 2000 miles a year since I bought it. It accelerates without breaking up all the way to well past redline, actually further than I am comfortable taking a 154k mile LT1. So its not an MSD or the like, but it will be fine for me, being the origional non vented lasted this long.
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