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Who Wants a MSD Replacement for the Opticrap?

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Old Apr 19, 2003 | 04:58 PM
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Originally posted by Mikey97Z
I prefer to ditch the distributed ignition for 8 individual coils, so I'm installing the LTCC system.
i must be one of the lucky ones because i powewash my engine maybe 5 times now, and never had a problem with the opti, my car is a 96z with 24k on it but still no problems
Old Apr 19, 2003 | 05:18 PM
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count me in
Old Apr 19, 2003 | 05:58 PM
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COUNT ME IN!!!!!
Old Apr 21, 2003 | 07:54 AM
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Originally posted by Brettinator
This thread makes no sense to me after finding this link which was posted on this forum:

http://www.dynotech-eng.com/dynaspark.htm

I talked to Phil a tech with Dynatech today on the phone about this OPTI they make and also questioned him about MSD. He regularly talks to MSD and they do not think it's worth the cost to setup factory production. MSD is into mass quantities. Dynatech is smaller scale and can afford to do this. So again I ask...has anyone considered the Dynatech? It's fully rebuildable, you can order parts for it, the sealing technology for the vented GenII OPTI is incredible. They are almost done with the GenI OPTI.
Why would the guy trying to sell you a $700 opti spark tell you MSD is going to produce one for half the price, or course he will say they can't do it. If MSD only made high volume products, why do they make a Flathead Ford distrubutor? Kudos to Dynatech for producing a distributor, next, they need to ship it and they will be the first out there with one. However, I wouldn't consider them a reliable source of information on MSD distributors.

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Old Apr 23, 2003 | 09:40 AM
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OK MSD, are you listening? We want your product!!! Get it out there before my Opti takes a digger......

I for one would buy the MSD setup!
Old Apr 23, 2003 | 09:48 AM
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Has anyone besides me noticed that MSD recently came out with a dist. replacement for the FLATHEAD FORD ? Which went out of production in 1953.
If they can do that they can do a Opti replacement !
Old Apr 23, 2003 | 10:02 AM
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Good point.
Old Apr 23, 2003 | 10:20 AM
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COUNT ME IN!!!

The opticrap just might be one of the reasons i consider selling my car.....

please get something out soon, MSD!!!
Old Apr 23, 2003 | 10:23 AM
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build it, and they will come.
Old Apr 23, 2003 | 10:53 AM
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msd fix

this is te set up to replace the opti
you can drill a hole in the intake but im not sure if there is a gear on the cam to drive the unit ,ive heard of putting lt1 intakes on plain 350s . i just never been into an lt1 to see whats its all about but the dis looks like it will fit this kit is asome i want on bad check the link below

http://www.msdignition.com/np2002/np2002pd1.htm
Old Apr 23, 2003 | 11:41 AM
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The cam does have the gear on it, since it also drives the oil pump.

Also, there is another option, drill the hole and use the low profile distributor back there. There was an LT4 featured in GMHTP that runs this setup.
Old Apr 23, 2003 | 12:02 PM
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MSD needs to make this before winter so I don't have to slap another opticrap on my new motor
Old Apr 23, 2003 | 01:26 PM
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Count me in, too! I'm on my second OTPI. Already have MSD 6A and Wires.
Old Apr 23, 2003 | 02:07 PM
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i'd buy one, even with my opti still working fine.

i am a beliver in insurance, "save now, loose later"

i want a part that i can depend on when i am not near the house.

and msd has such a good warrenty program, "unwritten lifetime"

and they really do it, they have fixed a msd box and a boost retard box for me, and didnt charge!

-james
Old Apr 23, 2003 | 02:11 PM
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That would be a great relief for every LT1 owner!



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