Optispark review
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Optispark review
Out of curiosity last spring I spent a few days reading all of the optispark posts in my spare time. Whew!! I got the impression that the biggest problem is the original gasket or sealer between the cap and the base, and that sealing the two parts together properly minimizes trouble. True? I know the early versions had problems with venting, but I have the impression that it is not the primary problem.
Team Owner
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From: San Pedro CA
you have nailed one of the problems - the other is that the cap/rotor are prone to carbon tracing.
now, carbon tracing is accelorated by the presence of moisture.
Theoretically, if you eliminate moiture, you slow the carbon tracing. But it still occurs.
now, carbon tracing is accelorated by the presence of moisture.
Theoretically, if you eliminate moiture, you slow the carbon tracing. But it still occurs.
Drifting
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From: Tracy CA
One more thought...The high voltage arcing at the terminals from the rotor creates ozone. The ozone is a highly oxidizing gas that will destroy most of the parts inside the opti. That's why cross venting is valuble. - keeps it dry and removes the ozone.
This is one of those gases that is generated from regular old oxygen - O2 in the presence of a high energy source turns it into O3. Lightning, arc welding are the most common sources...
This is one of those gases that is generated from regular old oxygen - O2 in the presence of a high energy source turns it into O3. Lightning, arc welding are the most common sources...
Le Mans Master
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From: Little Elm TX
Everything you ever wanted to know about the opti:
http://www.gmhightechperformance.com...htp_optispark/
My solution was:
http://www.dynotech-eng.com/dynaspark.htm
http://www.gmhightechperformance.com...htp_optispark/
My solution was:
http://www.dynotech-eng.com/dynaspark.htm
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From: Lake Wylie SC
[QUOTE=R94 LT 1]Everything you ever wanted to know about the opti:
http://www.gmhightechperformance.com...htp_optispark/
This should be required reading for all LTX people.
http://www.gmhightechperformance.com...htp_optispark/
This should be required reading for all LTX people.
