There was a thread about a month ago
concerning people working on alternatives to the optispark. Does anyone have anything to report?

 

No progress?

 

Last I read they were trying to get it to work without running a aftermarket ecu

Eric

 

This is a parts list i got from Arnie and Ryan a while ago:

8-#12558948 coil
2-#12562864 brkt.,coil mtg.
8-#10258914 bolt (or 6x1x20mm equiv.)
8-#12560038 bolt
1-#10110859 oil cap
1-#85241 Magnecor wire set (2002 vortec trk.) or Taylor cut to fit wires.
6-generic 1/4x1 3/4 pan hd. bolt/stud (brkt.
mtg.-personal pref.)
1-LTCC Module
1-Harness (Both LTCC and Harness are purchased though Bob Bailey)

I would love to do it, but dont have the extra $400 or so to do it right now Any one want to get me the parts and ill try it out

 

So Ken, does this still use the opti for crank reference and the coil packs for the high voltage side? I would think you could find the coils at a wrecking yard cheap, how much does LTCC want for the harness and module?

 

Yep still uses the opti for referance and uses coil packs for the high voltage, and uses the stock computer.

I think i recall the module and harness are about $400. So new coils and such it would probably be around $600 total.

 

IF you still have to use the opti, then what's the point?

 

A couple of us have had good luck using only the optical sensor part of the Opti, and getting the high voltage stuff out of the case. I've use it that way with the LS1 coils for about 2 years, and George Baxters 1,125HP 9.04-second 97 30th SS Convert ran it for over 4 years. Unfortunately, we both invested in MoTeC computers, because the current solution wasn't available.

Not everyone agrees that the "optical only" opti will perform any better than the "normal" opti, but you sure end up with a killer igntion.....

 

Ken, the LS1 coil(s) cost is closer to $280. This would bring the total cost close to $700.

Also, the Magnecor #85241 wire set I made reference to, (which is 2" longer than the std. LS1 (Cam. and vette) turned out to be too short for me. I ended up with a custom set from Magnecor, approx. $110, that is 6" longer than the std. LS1 oem wire. HTH

The thread that referenced/explained the LTCC module should still be available in the archive.

BTW, Ken if you are aware of a source that sells (8) LS1 coils for $200 let me know. No, seriously. 'Cuz I am going to need another set soon.

 

Could someone give me the number for Bob Bailey. I want to set this up. However im using the FAST computer. I think it should still work though. My buddy with the fast just converted to the ls1 coils...turned out great but costed him $1500. He uses a crank referance. I feel I just need to get the high voltage out of the opti.
Anyone have a number for Bob Bailey or a link to his sit please let me know

Thanks

 

A quick search under 'arnie' turned up this thread:

http://web.camaross.com/forums/showt...threadid=23617

Read my posts in that thread for the info you are after

 

I tried emailing him in the past with no response?

 

Could someone email me when you find out the info about this. I want one of these very badly, so please email me if you could, thanks

 

This may be a dumb question, but will this work with a non vented opti?
I need to replace mine asap and would like to move up to coil packs later when funds allow.
Thanks, Kory

 

I'm still around, I just don't get by here very often. Thanks for picking up the slack, Arnie.

I don't think that I missed any emails, but ya never know.

The email address is bob@bailey-eng.com

The system will work with non-vented Opti's.

It will work with any system that can use the opti..... i.e. DFI, FAST, stock...

TurboBob