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OPTI-SPARK* Many Choices

Old Apr 1, 2011 | 08:16 AM
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my buddy just bought the most cheapest opti on ebay. $70. some dealer was sellin them. he had a tight budget, mostly cause the car was in my driveway at the time. we installed it and its been at least 3 weeks and still workin good. no issues yet...oh ya...it was the non vented for a 95 z28. found out it had a 94 motor in it.
Old Apr 1, 2011 | 08:33 AM
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Re: OPTI-SPARK* Many Choices

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What is the latest consensus on where the best place to buy a factory replacement/Delphi unit is?

I don't think I want to take a gamble on a Chandler/etc. unit.
Have you looked at Summit or Jegs for a GM unit?
Old Apr 1, 2011 | 11:23 AM
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Look on Rock Auto. Delphi or AC Delco.
Old Apr 1, 2011 | 08:48 PM
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$360 on RockAuto for the Delphi.
$250 for Summit Brand
$380 for AC Delco at Summit
$400 for factory at Jegs
$240 for Jegs Brand
Old Apr 1, 2011 | 09:14 PM
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Hmmm, Dynaspark Gen III for LTCC/Delteq. $525.
Old Apr 1, 2011 | 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Dave88LX
Hmmm, Dynaspark Gen III for LTCC/Delteq. $525.
Delteq is like out of business. Scratch it off the list.
Old Apr 1, 2011 | 10:27 PM
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Delteq is like out of business. Scratch it off the list.
That ship has long sailed. I just need the car to run right with it.

Old Apr 1, 2011 | 11:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Dave88LX
That ship has long sailed. I just need the car to run right with it.
Hope you don't need any technical support/parts for it, since there does not seem to be any.
Old Apr 2, 2011 | 10:28 AM
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Yeah that's what I have found out recently on here. Kind of sucks, well, really sucks.

Jerks.

What about Ion/MadZ28? Is he still in business?
Old Apr 2, 2011 | 11:59 AM
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What about Ion/MadZ28? Is he still in business?
Yeah, he still is.

http://madtuner.com/
Old Apr 2, 2011 | 02:51 PM
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Re: OPTI-SPARK* Many Choices

Reminds me of my Electromotive "Super Direct Ignition/Opti-Eliminator" setup install back in 1997..... same designer, same abandonment of buyers.
Old Apr 2, 2011 | 03:18 PM
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That's a shame.

I have an Electromotive Tec3 setup for my Mustang I got a while back second-hand. Haven't started on that car yet.
Old Apr 2, 2011 | 06:04 PM
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It wasn't Electromotive that was the problem, it was the techie who designed the SDI/O-E. Before he worked at Electromotive, he worked for Hypertech and worked on the Power Programmer for the LT1.
Old Apr 3, 2011 | 09:49 AM
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Oh OK good. Bummer, seems like this guy left a path.

I guess I have 3 options.

1. $200 for a used 1K mile "partsladi" GM opti "before she started ripping everyone off.
2. $360 or so for a new GM opti.
3. $525 for a 'optical' opti (Gen III) from Dynaspark or $600 for a Gen II opti 'in case' the Delteq craps out.
Old Apr 3, 2011 | 08:06 PM
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Option 2. I've had to do my opti twice and never want to again. Number 2. Spend the extra money.

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