opti-spark
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2003
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From: Portland Oregon
Originally Posted by wpsrea
I need to replace my opti-spark unit '92 Lt-1. Any recommendation on new vs. "reman". Huge difference in price.
www.samtaylor.com
I don't recommend a reman unit. Chances are A1 Cardone rebuilt it and I have had nothing but bad luck with their workmanship. Besides thats a not a job I wan't to do again once its done
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2002
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From: Savannah Ga.
just put one in my vette the guy's name is DAl ..who sold it to me got his name from someone off the forum,.....give a day or so I"ll try to find his number .......cost was $289 plus shipping for non vented ...PEACE!!!
Drifting
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From: Iowa
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I should say so! The local dealer here in Iowa wants $473 clams for one. That guy at Taylor in Florida only wants $229 clams for the supposed same exact thing.
How is that possible anyway? Less than half price!
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Instructor
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From: Naples FL
Thanks for the quick response on this issue. It appears that Sam Taylor has a vented unit for $229 and non-vented unit for $319. Of course the 92 LT1 uses a non-vented unit. Only ever convert a non-vented LT1 to a vented LT1?
Melting Slicks
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From: Toronto ONTARIO
lots of people convert to the vented unit. Its cheaper in the long run and supposedly the vented units are much more durable. Need a 95 timing cover, 95 opti and the vent kit for the hoses. Only thing im not sure about is the vent kit going onto a 92-3, i dont think the intake duct has the nipple to plug the vent hoses on... so not familiar with that...
Le Mans Master
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From: Corvette valley Georgia
St. Jude Donor '06
Originally Posted by MagikDraggin
I should say so! The local dealer here in Iowa wants $473 clams for one. That guy at Taylor in Florida only wants $229 clams for the supposed same exact thing.
How is that possible anyway? Less than half price!
How is that possible anyway? Less than half price!
It's called dealer gouging!
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Drifting
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From: Mobile AL
St. Jude Donor '05
Here's an option. You can replace the distributor with a solid state version for less than a replacement distributor.
http://www.delteq.com/opti_stage1.htm
http://www.delteq.com/opti_stage1.htm
Drifting
Joined: Dec 2002
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From: Tracy CA
I'm in your shoes. 92LT1 6 speed. Opti on last legs.
I looked at a new one. For some reason, the early non-vented opti is more expensive than the later model. I don't know why.
So, the options are to convert to the newer style, buy original, go with the dynaspark, or the coil on plug LS1 conversion.
I am going with the dynaspark. Perhaps not as good as the LS1 conversion - but it gets the job done.
It's going to run me $609 in just the opti. Not cheap. I'm a normal driver who doesn't race. My goal is stock performance and longer service life.
I've been watching it for a year before mine took a dive.
I looked at a new one. For some reason, the early non-vented opti is more expensive than the later model. I don't know why.
So, the options are to convert to the newer style, buy original, go with the dynaspark, or the coil on plug LS1 conversion.
I am going with the dynaspark. Perhaps not as good as the LS1 conversion - but it gets the job done.
It's going to run me $609 in just the opti. Not cheap. I'm a normal driver who doesn't race. My goal is stock performance and longer service life.
I've been watching it for a year before mine took a dive.
Racer
Joined: Feb 2002
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From: Fraser MI
Originally Posted by DieL
lots of people convert to the vented unit. Its cheaper in the long run and supposedly the vented units are much more durable. Need a 95 timing cover, 95 opti and the vent kit for the hoses. Only thing im not sure about is the vent kit going onto a 92-3, i dont think the intake duct has the nipple to plug the vent hoses on... so not familiar with that...
http://www.automotiverebuilder.com/ar/ar99928.htm
ask me how i know?
what i did was ground the pin on the back of the late opti so it was short enough to fit, has worked for 2 summers now, so i guess it's ok.
