View Poll Results: What will you get to replace your dead OPTISPARK?
GM OPTISPARK $235.00
39
29.55%
MSD OPTISPARK $500.00
39
29.55%
Dyanaspark OPTISPARK $600.00
7
5.30%
Delteq system $695.00
31
23.48%
LTCC system $700.00+
21
15.91%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 132. You may not vote on this poll
OPTISPARK replacement...What will you get next time: Delteq, MSD, GM....
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Re: OPTISPARK replacement...What will you get next time: Delteq, MSD, GM....
Mine might be done as well...
it's between the OE unit or the MSD unit, but the MSD unit is still too new to have any solid feedback about it...
it's between the OE unit or the MSD unit, but the MSD unit is still too new to have any solid feedback about it...
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From: Bahrain
Re: OPTISPARK replacement...What will you get next time: Delteq, MSD, GM....
Originally Posted by quickmedic1
I too have a Dynaspark and trust me...It will fail. Mine lasted about 2 yrs and is now showing the same signs as the original that I took out. I left messages for service at Dynaspark and as of yet no reply. I paid $600 for the Dynaspark and feel the MSD unit with a 1 year warranty is no bargain. I could have gotten 2 GM opti's for what I paid for the Dynaspark.
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From: Rowlett Tx
Re: OPTISPARK replacement...What will you get next time: Delteq, MSD, GM....
Originally Posted by wrd1972
Wouldnt the PCM dial out whatever you manually advanced. I have not heard anybody comment on the timing adjustment.
it would be interesting to read a detailed article about it.
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From: Monmouth County, NJ
Re: OPTISPARK replacement...What will you get next time: Delteq, MSD, GM....
I'm waiting to see how the MSD replacements go. I'm interested in the +5/-5 degree adjustments on them. Plus I already have their cap and rotor and it has done nothing but good for the car.
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From: Wichita, KS
Re: OPTISPARK replacement...What will you get next time: Delteq, MSD, GM....
Just out of curiosity, why is the new Accell opti not a poll choice?
I remember a thread not too long ago where a few members had used it with good results, so why leave it out of this comparison?
I remember a thread not too long ago where a few members had used it with good results, so why leave it out of this comparison?
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From: Dallas, TX
Re: OPTISPARK replacement...What will you get next time: Delteq, MSD, GM....
Could you tell me the exact bracket etc. you bought and part numbers and where you got it. I am interested in this so I can do the LS1 type setup like you did.
U paid $170 for the coils and brackets and $399 for the LTCC
Who makes this kit and you got any pics? Thanks
Mike96z@yahoo.com
U paid $170 for the coils and brackets and $399 for the LTCC
Who makes this kit and you got any pics? Thanks
Mike96z@yahoo.com
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From: bensalem/trevose pa
Re: OPTISPARK replacement...What will you get next time: Delteq, MSD, GM....
i got the ltcc and i just got the msd coils and just got the brackets from sun spec billet factory.as soon as i get everything in ill send pics.
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Re: OPTISPARK replacement...What will you get next time: Delteq, MSD, GM....
Originally Posted by Honda Hunter
What was the reason your dynaspark failed? Did it shoot any codes? My showed opti high res code and when dynapark took it apart he said there was oil in it
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From: Kantuckee Yo'
Re: OPTISPARK replacement...What will you get next time: Delteq, MSD, GM....
Originally Posted by TheBoerg
Where is the best place to buy the GM replacement? ($235)
(or 850-243-8826 - direct parts dept ph # - not toll free)
Sam Taylor Buick/Cadillac, Ft. Walton Beach, FL
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Re: OPTISPARK replacement...What will you get next time: Delteq, MSD, GM....
I got a response from Dynaspark. Eric told me the rebuild fee is $30 + parts. For under $200 the unit can be rebuilt and has a 1 year warranty. That helps anyway. Turn around time is 1-2 days from receipt of the unit.
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Re: OPTISPARK replacement...What will you get next time: Delteq, MSD, GM....
Originally Posted by wrd1972
Wouldnt the PCM dial out whatever you manually advanced. I have not heard anybody comment on the timing adjustment.
I seriously doubt the +/-5deg adjustable timing was put there to allow amateurs to tweek the timing. I believe it makes sense if used to allow a camshaft to be installed advanced or retarded, without throwing the optical sensor off - something that prevents you from altering cam timing on the LT1, unless you are willing to go into the timing tables in the PCM and alter every entry by the amount (remebering the difference between camshaft and crankshaft degrees) you advanced or retarded the cam.
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From: Bahrain
Re: OPTISPARK replacement...What will you get next time: Delteq, MSD, GM....
That's what I was told as well. Mine should be here soon. Mine is going to cost 250 though. Cant beat having a 2year warranty on a opti.