OPTI question
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Re: OPTI question
The major failure with the opti is in the high voltage distributor side as apposed to the low voltage side behind it. In order to keep the plug wires on the correct side of the distributor cap(refered to as the "correct-a-cap"), It places the "traces" withing the cap at very close proximity to each other. Over time and exposure to ozone, these traces may exhibit "tracking" or carbon arcing. The low voltage side appears to be much more robust.
A few companies like Delteq, have made an ignition system that does away with the high voltage side of the opti and fires the plugs directly from the multiple coils without using a distributor. However, it still has to use the 2 low voltage reference signals from the original opti that is left inplace. I was sceptical of leaving the opti inplace and still having to rely on the low voltage portion. But after having understood the weaknesses of the opti AND having been told by many that their conversion has been used for several years without incident. I have been convinced that it is a much superior method.
A few companies like Delteq, have made an ignition system that does away with the high voltage side of the opti and fires the plugs directly from the multiple coils without using a distributor. However, it still has to use the 2 low voltage reference signals from the original opti that is left inplace. I was sceptical of leaving the opti inplace and still having to rely on the low voltage portion. But after having understood the weaknesses of the opti AND having been told by many that their conversion has been used for several years without incident. I have been convinced that it is a much superior method.
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Re: OPTI question
Originally Posted by speedygonzales
The major failure with the opti is in the high voltage distributor side as apposed to the low voltage side behind it. In order to keep the plug wires on the correct side of the distributor cap(refered to as the "correct-a-cap"), It places the "traces" withing the cap at very close proximity to each other. Over time and exposure to ozone, these traces may exhibit "tracking" or carbon arcing. The low voltage side appears to be much more robust.
A few companies like Delteq, have made an ignition system that does away with the high voltage side of the opti and fires the plugs directly from the multiple coils without using a distributor. However, it still has to use the 2 low voltage reference signals from the original opti that is left inplace. I was sceptical of leaving the opti inplace and still having to rely on the low voltage portion. But after having understood the weaknesses of the opti AND having been told by many that their conversion has been used for several years without incident. I have been convinced that it is a much superior method.
A few companies like Delteq, have made an ignition system that does away with the high voltage side of the opti and fires the plugs directly from the multiple coils without using a distributor. However, it still has to use the 2 low voltage reference signals from the original opti that is left inplace. I was sceptical of leaving the opti inplace and still having to rely on the low voltage portion. But after having understood the weaknesses of the opti AND having been told by many that their conversion has been used for several years without incident. I have been convinced that it is a much superior method.
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Re: OPTI question
dynaspark is a much improved Opti,
The LTCC and deltec pretty much do the same thing, they use the primary side of the opti(low and high res) and a convertor box to trigger a DIS(Distributorless Ignition System) sytem,
LTCC uses LSx type CNP(Coil Near Plug) coils(8 of em)
Deltec uses a Cadillac Northstar type ignition Module and GM Type 2 waste spark coil packs(4 of em)
The LTCC and deltec pretty much do the same thing, they use the primary side of the opti(low and high res) and a convertor box to trigger a DIS(Distributorless Ignition System) sytem,
LTCC uses LSx type CNP(Coil Near Plug) coils(8 of em)
Deltec uses a Cadillac Northstar type ignition Module and GM Type 2 waste spark coil packs(4 of em)
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Re: OPTI question
what about the use of coil packs? i know it looks stupid, but i have seen and even heard of someone using the coils off of a 3.8 gm motor, and mounting them over the driverside valve cover. I know MSD makes upgrades for the coils, could this be a better/easier way? or am i just wasting my time? thanks!
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Re: OPTI question
Originally Posted by baddboy1705
what about the use of coil packs? i know it looks stupid, but i have seen and even heard of someone using the coils off of a 3.8 gm motor, and mounting them over the driverside valve cover. I know MSD makes upgrades for the coils, could this be a better/easier way? or am i just wasting my time? thanks!
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Re: OPTI question
Originally Posted by baddboy1705
what about the use of coil packs? i know it looks stupid, but i have seen and even heard of someone using the coils off of a 3.8 gm motor, and mounting them over the driverside valve cover. I know MSD makes upgrades for the coils, could this be a better/easier way? or am i just wasting my time? thanks!
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From: Bahrain
Re: OPTI question
Originally Posted by baddboy1705
Will it work on LT1's?
http://www.elitesparkplugs.com/Projectcars.html
Another option is the LTCC, and this uses LS1 style coils:
http://bailey-eng.com/LTCC.html
