Dynaspark Experience
Burning Brakes
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From: Chicago Area
hmmmm...I was going to use the Gen III unit they offer (opti only no distributor) but a bit disheartened after seeing this.
Guys I have had 2 MDS's fail on me in less than 300 miles. Got a refund from them. Stock opti went back on and it just failed me this fall. Car has a Pro Charger so I am sick of tearing it apart! I thought I would get quality with MSD and it was CRAP!
I am going to do the LTCC coil conversion. Bob Baily (LTCC) said to me in E mail and I quote: none of these people make their own optical pickup, it seems there are a few sources. Some of the opti people were advertising that they were using Mitsubishi sensors, at least this was the case a few years ago. Otherwise, I usually recommend a delco unit. I personally had good results with the Chandler Motorsports unit, but that particular car was just a stock engined car.
So with that said, do any of you know what opti still uses the Mitsubishi sensors? I kinda liked the idea of the Dynaspark since it was ONLY the sensor and no distributor. Now I really don't know what to do. I can get one from the dealer but there as much as the Dynaspark. It looks like my original opti that failed (only 35K on the car) the sensor still works. Should tear it open, clean it up and put a new cap on it and use it for the conversion? ugggg...I HATE this optispark. I wish I would have NEVER started this project, but when the car runs I love driving it...
Guys I have had 2 MDS's fail on me in less than 300 miles. Got a refund from them. Stock opti went back on and it just failed me this fall. Car has a Pro Charger so I am sick of tearing it apart! I thought I would get quality with MSD and it was CRAP!
I am going to do the LTCC coil conversion. Bob Baily (LTCC) said to me in E mail and I quote: none of these people make their own optical pickup, it seems there are a few sources. Some of the opti people were advertising that they were using Mitsubishi sensors, at least this was the case a few years ago. Otherwise, I usually recommend a delco unit. I personally had good results with the Chandler Motorsports unit, but that particular car was just a stock engined car.
So with that said, do any of you know what opti still uses the Mitsubishi sensors? I kinda liked the idea of the Dynaspark since it was ONLY the sensor and no distributor. Now I really don't know what to do. I can get one from the dealer but there as much as the Dynaspark. It looks like my original opti that failed (only 35K on the car) the sensor still works. Should tear it open, clean it up and put a new cap on it and use it for the conversion? ugggg...I HATE this optispark. I wish I would have NEVER started this project, but when the car runs I love driving it...
Safety Car
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From: SANTA CRUZ CA
Originally Posted by Scootin_Z
...... do any of you know what opti still uses the Mitsubishi sensors? ......
http://petrisenterprises.com/optispark-distributor/
Last edited by don hall; Nov 5, 2013 at 06:25 PM.
Burning Brakes
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From: Chicago Area
Anyone else have any reviews of it?
Thanks
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2002
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From: SANTA CRUZ CA
Originally Posted by Scootin_Z
.....Thanks seabright. have you used this unit?
Anyone else have any reviews of it?
Anyone else have any reviews of it?
One buyer of a Petris opti had a very bad experience, so I don't know
if it was an isolated incident, or not.
Burning Brakes
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From: Chicago Area
So anyone know if were ordering a GM unit from the parts counter is it still using the Mitsubishi sensor? Regardless I am doing the coil conversion so I don't care about the distributor section.... all I care about is the sensor and that the unit stays dry.
Burning Brakes
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From: Chicago Area
What was the end result from that whole ordeal? Are you still running the used one from Craigslist? lol
I don't know what to do. He claims it a "Mitsubishi Grade Optical Sensor" on his site. The way that's worded tells me is it NOT a Mitsubishi sensor, but one that is supposed to be equivalent to one. Anyone else using a Petri?
I would really like to know if the Delphi or the AC Delco uses it. The Delphi is on ebay for $335
Pro
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From: Nashville TN
I saw your thread when searching them. Wow...you sound like you wnt thru what i did with the MSD pile of crap!
What was the end result from that whole ordeal? Are you still running the used one from Craigslist? lol
I don't know what to do. He claims it a "Mitsubishi Grade Optical Sensor" on his site. The way that's worded tells me is it NOT a Mitsubishi sensor, but one that is supposed to be equivalent to one. Anyone else using a Petri?
I would really like to know if the Delphi or the AC Delco uses it. The Delphi is on ebay for $335
What was the end result from that whole ordeal? Are you still running the used one from Craigslist? lol
I don't know what to do. He claims it a "Mitsubishi Grade Optical Sensor" on his site. The way that's worded tells me is it NOT a Mitsubishi sensor, but one that is supposed to be equivalent to one. Anyone else using a Petri?
I would really like to know if the Delphi or the AC Delco uses it. The Delphi is on ebay for $335
I posted good pics of 2 of Petris's products, The sensors were not marked Mitsubishi anywhere. Mine both gave a code 16 but the car started. He kept telling me it was impossible until I sent them back then they settled and went away.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Chicago Area
I have the OEM and the unit only has 30K on it but it got wet last year and the distributor failed this year. Testing it, it looks like the sensor is still good, but I have no idea what it looks like inside. Have not ripped it apart
Burning Brakes
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