My next two mods are going to be 1. Longtubes with x-pipe setup and 2. Delteq What do you guy's think I should do first.

 

I would do the Dealteq first.

 

I would be more towards the delteq, not as much power gain as the exhaust route, but you get peace of mind that you never have to replace the opti again. Plus it helps support more mods down the road. But your money though.

 

If you are looking for a performace gain then go with the LTs

 

I have a complete delteq ignition (never used or mounted, but has been opened) for sale, pm me interested.

If your doin high milelage and think your opti is gonna fail on you then do the delteq. If not then go with the headers/catback.

 

Man this is a tuff one. But in your case, since your cammed, it looks like longtubes with some good true duals, will help you out.

I love the difference the delteq made on my car. But I don't know how much your current exhaust is holding you back. Are your running a off road y-pipe? And what catback is it?

Mike

 

not a real reply just a few question to think about.

Would you need to remake the plug wires for the delteq after you switch to headers in the future? Is that just another added cost of doing these things out of order?


If your mods are performance orrientated, then go with the exhaust, if you are looking for reliability and don't want your opti crapping out then go for the delteq.

 

what is delteg ignition.

 

Well IMO you do get performance out of the Delteq as well. I went from 13.8@101 to 13.3 @ 104, from upgrading to the Delteq and mail order tune.

Mike

 

aintno6 what are your mods?


TONY

 

Longtubes baby, YEA and true duals. And if the opti ever does go out then go delteq. I think msd stuff puts out enough to keep the fire lit in there. But with shorties and relatively stock catback i think the option 1 will be of most hp and an increase in fuel economy. That is my .02 but it is just that $.02 dont take that to the bank they will just laugh.

 

3.73 Richmond Gears, Jet-Hot long tube headers, custom true dual exhaust,
Moroso CAI, weld-in sub frame connecters, SLP manual fan switch, 1LE intake elbow,Nitto 555R drag radials, Delteq Opti Direct Ignition, OBD-I conversion, madz28.com pcm tuning, 160 T-Stat, other misc free mods.\

There is more info on my car here. http://www.v8havoc.com/rides/gm/mike.htm

Mike

 

I wouldn't change the opti till it died...which it will...a couple times...but if it works for now roll with it...get the LTs and stuff and have fun...

 

do u have to get a new opti when u intall a delteq ignition?

 

If you go with longtubes, make sure you get your car dyno'd again to show these guys the gain LT's will make over shorties. BTW if you get longtubes, get Kook's and nothing less.