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cheapest place for GM optispark?

Old Jan 17, 2011 | 10:27 AM
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cheapest place for GM optispark?

Anyone know the best/cheapest place for a non vented GM optispark?
Old Jan 28, 2011 | 11:38 AM
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Re: cheapest place for GM optispark?

If I had to buy one, I would get the MSD unit from Summit Racing or maybe Jegs. You get the vent upgrade with these plus they are listed for a cheaper price than the GM non-vented units last time I checked.
Old Jan 28, 2011 | 04:55 PM
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Re: cheapest place for GM optispark?

Try that Chandler Motorsports one right here to the lelt on this page 85.00
Old Jan 29, 2011 | 06:02 AM
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Re: cheapest place for GM optispark?

Chandler is NOT OEM. The lowest OEM price I found so far is gmpartsdirect.com. $431.60

Way too many people have problems with MSD.

You may consider just the cap and rotor if you have no issues with oil leaks. I had great results from this:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-G5240/

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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 10:53 PM
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Re: cheapest place for GM optispark?

The 2 opti's are different. the early model(non-vented) one is spline driven, and the later model(vented) one is pin driven. I bought the vented one from O'reillys for around 100 bucks, with a lifetime warranty.
Old Jul 14, 2011 | 08:36 PM
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Re: cheapest place for GM optispark?

and howd that work out for you?
Old Jul 14, 2011 | 08:51 PM
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Re: cheapest place for GM optispark?

Check Rock Auto and Amazon. Keep in mind the non-vented is higher than the vented.
Old Jul 14, 2011 | 10:33 PM
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Re: cheapest place for GM optispark?

i like my msd one, its not the billet one tho, but its been through a lot and works well still
Old Jul 26, 2011 | 07:56 PM
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Re: cheapest place for GM optispark?

Originally Posted by speedygonzales
Chandler is NOT OEM. The lowest OEM price I found so far is gmpartsdirect.com. $431.60

Way too many people have problems with MSD.

You may consider just the cap and rotor if you have no issues with oil leaks. I had great results from this:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-G5240/
correct....all the pain of changing an opti get a GM unit or go home. MSD = hit or miss
Old Jul 27, 2011 | 12:38 PM
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Re: cheapest place for GM optispark?

I need a vented opti and was on chandler motorsports eBay site I didn't see any optis at that price. Did they raise their prices?
Old Jul 27, 2011 | 04:42 PM
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Re: cheapest place for GM optispark?

look up delphi on ebay. there is a guy selling them for $333 shipped
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