Optispark
Race Director
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From: Lake Wylie SC
Re: Optispark (96GS#007)
I would say the best approach would be to use a 94 base distributor with a 95/96 distributor cap so you can vent it. Go to http://www.corvetteclinicinc.com and look at C-4 solutions.
Strick :yesnod:
[Modified by Strick, 2:19 AM 3/12/2003]
Strick :yesnod:
[Modified by Strick, 2:19 AM 3/12/2003]
Racer
Joined: Feb 2002
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From: Fraser MI
Re: Optispark (bwagner)
Can I get a optispark for a 96 and put it on my 94?
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2001
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From: San Diego CA
Re: Optispark (bwagner)
From the above replys the obvious answer is, yes.
I agree with Strick above. Simplest is to put the vented cap on a 94 base.
Cheapest is to add the venting to your existing cap. Get the tubing from Jeff Kopp at www.superchevyperformance.com/.
If you do either of these, then be sure to do a good job of sealing the base to the cap and round the electrical connection with some hi-temp RTV.
A more expensive and much better alternative would be to get the Dynaspark from DynoTech. They should have the early version ready either now or very soon. www.dynotech-eng.com/dynaspark.htm
I agree with Strick above. Simplest is to put the vented cap on a 94 base.
Cheapest is to add the venting to your existing cap. Get the tubing from Jeff Kopp at www.superchevyperformance.com/.
If you do either of these, then be sure to do a good job of sealing the base to the cap and round the electrical connection with some hi-temp RTV.
A more expensive and much better alternative would be to get the Dynaspark from DynoTech. They should have the early version ready either now or very soon. www.dynotech-eng.com/dynaspark.htm
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2000
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From: PA
Re: Optispark (John Row)
The neatest solution without tearing into your motor with major mods is to:
-install new early style GM distributor ($300) with later purge-style cap ($150) and modify base for purge line. Total cost $450.
-install new Dynotech unit complete with purge cap and base. Costs a little more, but not base mods are necessary for purge line and it has all the design weaknesses addressed such as the incredible shrinking foam around the control wiring that let's water pour in after 3-5 years.
-install new early style GM distributor ($300) with later purge-style cap ($150) and modify base for purge line. Total cost $450.
-install new Dynotech unit complete with purge cap and base. Costs a little more, but not base mods are necessary for purge line and it has all the design weaknesses addressed such as the incredible shrinking foam around the control wiring that let's water pour in after 3-5 years.
Race Director
Joined: Feb 2003
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From: Lake Wylie SC
Re: Optispark (John Row)
If you do either of these, then be sure to do a good job of sealing the base to the cap and round the electrical connection with some hi-temp RTV.
I never thought of this. How about putting a complete bead of high temp RTV around the entire cap/base? Or is this what you meant? Sounds like a good idea to me. :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod:
Strick
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2001
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From: San Diego CA
Re: Optispark (Strick)
I never thought of this. How about putting a complete bead of high temp RTV around the entire cap/base? Or is this what you meant? Sounds like a good idea to me.
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