Do you need an OptiSpark?
11-22-2017, 06:15 PM
#61
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11-22-2017, 10:28 PM
#62
Drifting
This has been an informative thread dating back to 2014. I'd like to hear some of the "testimonials" from guys that have installed these optis from SAC City, both good and bad. Way back about 9 years ago, I had my opti rebuilt and improved by Chris Petis (not sure of his name or spelling). I have a 92 LT1 and he also upgraded it to vent the opti. My Vette has been running great since. I even raced it (auto cross and road course) for a year. (that was expensive) It hasn't given me any problems and still runs great.. (knock on wood).
BUT, I'm always looking for opti replacements, just in case, and this thread has helped me consider my choices.
BUT, I'm always looking for opti replacements, just in case, and this thread has helped me consider my choices.
11-23-2017, 10:01 AM
#63
Drifting
I'll answer my own post; Yes, it is Chris Petris who moved from Florida to Alabama and changed the name to Petris Enterprises as they wanted to expand to do many improvements but only work on Corvettes.
11-23-2017, 10:57 AM
#64
Drifting
03-16-2018, 02:47 PM
#65
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We carry AIP Optisparks with a 2 year warranty 
Please check our website:
http://www.saccitycorvette.com/lt1-sbc.html
Please check our website:
http://www.saccitycorvette.com/lt1-sbc.html
04-24-2019, 06:10 PM
#66
Navigator
I purchased one of their units and that thing ROCKS almost as much as the employees there!!!! I messed up and broke something, my fault and I took ownership on the mistake, but what did they do???? One of their guys had the part in his box, sent it to me NO CHARGE!!!!!!!! Excellent bunch of guys!!!!!!! do not hesitate to purchase from these guys, your Vette will not know the difference!!!!!
04-24-2019, 06:22 PM
#67
Navigator
Installed mine in Feb. 2018, no problems, no issues, no anything other than I drop the hammer and the LT1 lights up the fires just great!, and it was all for under $190.00. I have a retired GM Tech lives down the street and he was impressed, now if I could just get him to give up that scanner........
11-10-2019, 11:04 PM
#68
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New Updated Vented Opti's in stock ready to shipping!
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11-11-2019, 06:07 AM
#69
Instructor
11-11-2019, 12:51 PM
#70
Melting Slicks
Great to hear it! Sac City Corvette is at the top of my list when replacement time comes... in about 5 years.
Do you rebuild the original units or do you ship out new replacement units? And is there a core charge?
Do you rebuild the original units or do you ship out new replacement units? And is there a core charge?
11-11-2019, 09:52 PM
#71
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Christian
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11-11-2019, 09:54 PM
#72
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We do not rebuild them. We only ship brand new ones out.
Thanks
Christian
11-11-2019, 10:31 PM
#73
Team Owner
Pro Mechanic
I need another one. Mine went 2 years and 4 months. 
You're selling a Gen I opti with a vent kit? Do I understand that correctly?
You're selling a Gen I opti with a vent kit? Do I understand that correctly?
11-12-2019, 12:25 AM
#74
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Sorry your Opti didn't go longer. We are not selling a non vented Opti with a vent kit. The non vented Opti is still the same.
AIP has only updated the vented Opti's at this point. They are planning a update for the Non Vent Opti's, but they could not give us a exact date that they will be available, only to say it may be 6 months or so.
Thank you,
Christian
11-12-2019, 10:15 AM
#76
Team Owner
Pro Mechanic
It is. Good memory! That's why I'm not bitchin'. I was just checking to see if I could get a Gen I Vented.
I may just try cleaning this one again and see if it will keep going...again.
I may just try cleaning this one again and see if it will keep going...again.
02-04-2020, 08:04 PM
#77
Drifting
I have a serious question....
About 3 years ago I purchased a Chandler Motorsports Vented Optispark for my 95 and a year later it's optical sensor blew.
I had paid extra for their lifetime warranty and they replaced the unit under warranty and guess what happened a year later? Yes, almost to the day it too crapped out and left me dead on the road and I needed to get flatbedded to my garage. I do all my own work and have since I was 14. Well, they wouldn't warranty the second time. Therfore I purchased a new old stock GM unit manufactured in Mexico for $400 from EBay.....that was 2 years ago and it's still going strong.
Most of us would pay a reasonable premium to not have to install another Optispark.....the original GM Opti in my car lasted some 15 years with that Mitsubishi sensor they refuse to sell unless you buy 10,000 units.
So, what is the track record to date on the AIP units, how long have they been around?
About 3 years ago I purchased a Chandler Motorsports Vented Optispark for my 95 and a year later it's optical sensor blew.
I had paid extra for their lifetime warranty and they replaced the unit under warranty and guess what happened a year later? Yes, almost to the day it too crapped out and left me dead on the road and I needed to get flatbedded to my garage. I do all my own work and have since I was 14. Well, they wouldn't warranty the second time. Therfore I purchased a new old stock GM unit manufactured in Mexico for $400 from EBay.....that was 2 years ago and it's still going strong.
Most of us would pay a reasonable premium to not have to install another Optispark.....the original GM Opti in my car lasted some 15 years with that Mitsubishi sensor they refuse to sell unless you buy 10,000 units.
So, what is the track record to date on the AIP units, how long have they been around?
08-31-2020, 05:39 PM
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Old man here who doesn't know much.
Hi, I've got a 93 Corvette Convertible and I'd like to be able to drive it with out it spitten & sputteren and stallin this damn Optispark. I replaced it once awhile ago with a stock one and now I'm getting the 0036 high res Pulse Circuit.
Want to replace the Optispark choices now being the Accel and found this today about the AIP unit which appears to be a stock unit I've had this car since 98 and 50,000 miles sure like to have less problems I'm 71 not many to years to have have them in.
Please whats all you opinions.
Want to replace the Optispark choices now being the Accel and found this today about the AIP unit which appears to be a stock unit I've had this car since 98 and 50,000 miles sure like to have less problems I'm 71 not many to years to have have them in.
Please whats all you opinions.
08-31-2020, 09:48 PM
#80
Drifting
Well it’s now COVID 2020 August 31 and the OEM from Mexico GM optispark is still going strong......car hasn’t driven much since March but I probably have around 60k on it since June of 2014 when I installed it!
I sure hope it stays that way....
I sure hope it stays that way....
Last edited by 95BLKVette; 08-31-2020 at 09:49 PM.