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Old Jun 19, 2013 | 11:03 AM
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I have a 1992 Corvette that I have owned for six years. I replaced the Optispark when I bought the car, then 8,500 miles later I had to replace it again. I understand the issues with moisture and the water pump, are there viable options to Optispark that will extend the life and lower the maintenace cost?
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Old Jun 19, 2013 | 01:15 PM
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THere are a lot of speculations but nothing concrete. The opti is designed to go 100k miles. Some go that long (and longer)...many (most aftermarket) don't.
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This needs to be a sticky:

dont use any other parts than OE.

92-94:

Use AC Delco new old stock (note: do not use AC Delco remanufactured). Yes these cost about $700 last I checked.

Add vent kit when doing the install.

95-96: Use Delphi


Dont use MSD, Accel, 'Summit Racing Equipment', Dynaspark, made-in-china-ebay-special-fo-$69.
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But I have had good luck so far with the Petris...its a real one with a custom made cap so it can be vented with the supplied real GM vent..
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Good advice so far in the posts above. I'll add no matter what you buy, red Loctite the rotor screws.
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Originally Posted by 94z07fx3
Good advice so far in the posts above. I'll add no matter what you buy, red Loctite the rotor screws.
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Originally Posted by 94z07fx3
Good advice so far in the posts above. I'll add no matter what you buy, red Loctite the rotor screws.


...and add a nipple and length of hose to the water pump weep hole to direct any eventual coolant leaks away from the opti
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