I searched and only found good ones... any bad ones out there? Is it worth the extra $300??

 

I have had a couple of friends and family members with the Dynaspark unit and their only complaint with it was the price, otherwise they were happy with the product quality.

 

One can hardly complain about the price when you get a quality product.

"You get what you pay for."

 

On the flip side if a product is decent but grossly overpriced those they buy it are often unwilling to admit it was only decent because of how much they spent.
Much of the Dynaspark is stock parts which are decent to begin with hence their reuse in this "reengineered" opti. For the price though and if you really think you need to use something other than a stock opti at least look into one of the few multicoil setups.

 

By no means is the Dynaspark overpriced. Talk to the guys that make the Dynaspark and they'll tell you it's far from "re-using" optispark parts. The few multi-coil products that are out there haven't impressed me as far as their looks. Makes the engine bay look too cluttered in my opinion. My car makes 769 rwhp and I use it. I pull the engine over 7000 rpms without any breakup. I am willing to admit that it is "decent" because it works... not because how much I spent. I'll admit that something is a pos even if I paid a lot of money for it. Hell... I paid over $400 for a pair of hockey skates and they by far were the worst pair that I have ever owned in the 29 years that I have been playing hockey.

 

"We are proud to announce the introduction of the aftermarket industry's first major redesigning of the GM Optispark Distributor. We have targeted 10 different areas of weaknesses and shortcomings that the current GM Optispark Distributor is plagued with and engineered all of those corrections and refinements into this one reliable, functional and aesthetically pleasing package dubbed the name, "DynaSpark".

This performance distributor is CNC machined of billet aluminum and is hard anodized for an attractive external appearance, while providing a durable finish that will resist corrosion from the elements.

Each DynaSpark Distributor is designed to be a true bolt-on, plug-n-play unit that requires no modification to the vehicle and it comes complete with detailed instructions, tech installation tips and all necessary peripheral components needed for a complete, trouble free installation.

All DynaSpark Distributors carry a written, limited, 12 month/15,000 mile warranty to the original owner and includes free tech support for the duration of the product ownership, in addition to a correct tolerance spec. sheet to compare your combination to before re-assembly.

DTE DynaSpark Distributors are serviceable too! In the unlikely event that parts and components wear out, individual replacement parts can be purchased from DTE, therefore eliminating the need to purchase the entire distributor again as a whole unit.

Each distributor is assembled and blueprinted in house using genuine GM/Mitsubishi electronic components and all receive thorough testing before they leave our facility to insure proper function. Absolute precision and care is executed by our professional staff in assembling and blueprinting each unit to exacting tolerances, so that the product you receive will deliver the performance we promise.

The Gen I distributor shares all of the revised components and product improvements that the Gen II currently has and each type requires no engine modifications of any kind for installation of this product on either platform. Each kit also includes the '96+ vacuum harness and a special tool that facilitates the transfer of your original female harness connector.

Refinements include:
Billet aluminum construction
Tighter internal component tolerances
Balanced rotating assembly
Revised cross venting
Revised & improved electrical connections
Riveted rotor contacts
Brass vacuum fittings
Integral wiring harness
Stainless steel integral drive shaft (Gen I)
Improved optical sensor cooling
Improved component sealing
Heavier case construction
Improved drive bearing retention and support
Dual purpose protective anodize coating
Improved primary/secondary side separation
O-ring sealed distributor cap
Stainless steel "stepless" hose clamp
Stainless steel distributor cap screws
O-ring sealed drive cavity (Gen II)
No holes drilled "through" the case body

Benefits include:
Longer internal component life
Easier engine starting
Improved overall driveability
Higher engine RPM potential
Sustained HP over time
Engine can be washed
Completely rebuildable
Greater resistance to moisture
Ease of installation
Product warranty
Smoother running engine to redline
Recommended engine operation- 6800"

 

If you ask me the LTCC is the best thing going. No longer do you have a cap and rotor which IMO was the weakest part of the optispark. Sure its kinda ugly unless you like the look of 8 coils like the LS1.. I dont mind it at all. But a guy with some creativity and novice craftsman skills can hide them in several locations to keep the clutter affect to a minimum.

 

The Dynaspark has some advantages, but price is not one of them. You can almost buy 3 GM vented optis for the price of 1 Dynaspark and the GM unit comes with a 12 month warranty.

Not every opti dies at the sight of moisture.

If the price was more like $400, it would be a better bang for the buck.

 

it is only marginally better because of the better ballancing and waterproofing, but these slight changes make it all worth it, i too turn mine over 7000 rpm without a problem, which alone makes it worth the extra $300, plus its warrantied

 

There are guys running the opti that far and even beyond with aftermarket ignition. The Dynaspark may very well be working perfectly for you but this is not a great argument for it because as noted guys can say the same about the stocker.

 

its not warranted over 6500rpm, and the parts to make them come from used $50 ebay optis. They do a hell of a job refurbishing them, but they also make a killer profit margin.

 

Dynaspark is just a beefed up Opti. It still uses a rotor to distribute spark.

I'll be stepping up to the Delteq (meaning what the latest regular cars use). This will eliminate the rotor and use the only decent part of the Opti-spark.... the optical part (which GM decided to use at least 10 years after Nissan used it in the '82 300ZX).

Dynaspark is glitz.

Getting rid of the mechanical aspect of spark delivery is pretty smart. A rotor today is like points in the '50's (and unfortunately '60's, '70's,and early 80's).

 

Would you want to replace your opti 3 times??? Wouldn't you rather have the piece of mind that it's going to last? We all spend a lot of money on our cars and some people then complain about a few hundred bucks???

 

The Dynaspark is a far superior unit than the GM... period.

 

Huh? I can't believe what I just read. I now feel less intelligent.