Can a factory replacement opti handle 6500 rpms? How about the MSD replacement opti? Thanks!

 

Well, my stock unit with 15k on the cap and rotor has been enduring 7.2k with no problems for about 15k miles. There will always be someone that says the opti is crap, and there will be people like me that can get it to work just fine.

 

Yea, ive found myself in the group that doesn't have many opti problems(stocker went ~130k) but i'd heard rumors that it doesn't stay together past 6k...thanks for your input

 

my ac delco has about 12k miles of 7500 rpm and works flawless

 

What PCM are you using to get past 7200rpm?

 

Count me among the ones who has had excellent results with the stock piece.

 

Never had a single issue with mine. I replaced it when my water pump went a few years back and that one was fine as well. I shift at 6500 all day long and wouldn't hesitate to go 7k+ on a stocker.

 

For revs like that I'd replace the stock rotor with something better as they have a habit of comming apart somethimes.

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agreed. in 10 years the engine is on opti #2. the original still works like a charm. i just changed it out just because...

 

FAST

 

6k on about 3 optis. I spin 6700 daily and spray weekly.

 

I would check into the length of the dowel pin on the end of your cam if its to long by a hair it will murder opti's left and right

 

The msd pro billet is rated to 10,000 rpm. I have no idea of the maximum for a stock one.

 

As stated above, some people have good luck at higher RPMs with the stock opti. But Iv'e also met a few that have no luck at all over 6500, and checking proper pin lenght is hardly beyond their capabilities.

 

for the price it better damn well be!