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Old 09-12-2008, 06:16 PM
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Which one is better MSD or AC Delco?? Is the MSD worth the extra couple of hundered bucks??
Old 09-12-2008, 06:47 PM
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If you are not highly highly modified a ac delco will be fine
Old 09-12-2008, 10:14 PM
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I never justified spending the extra on the MSD unit when the Delco's have worked really well for me personally (swapped 2 on my z28).
The MSD is billet aluminum and has the option of +/-10 degree timing (iirc - im not sure if this is correct.)
Both should be fine units and definitely would be my top2 choices, I'll never put on a refurb or auto zone one if I can help it.
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Thank you! I really believe in the Delco but liked the idea of venting the MSD
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Originally Posted by alconk
Thank you! I really believe in the Delco but liked the idea of venting the MSD
So vent the Delco yourself! One guy drilled a hole in the cap and put in a barb fitting and ran a vacuum line to it. Most here then silicone the cap to the opti to ensure no moisture, which is basically what MSD did but with a nice rubber o-ring (or I think at least, I've never taken an opti apart to know if stock has one or doesn't).
Old 09-13-2008, 08:26 AM
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Here's a link on a how to for venting a non vent opti: http://www.fierolt1.com/lt1_95_up_OptiReplace.htm

Goodluck!
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Depends on whats done to your car and high how you spin the motor. Personally anything over 6k the stock opti rotor can't handle IMO. MSD unit is a better quality unit. You can check out my MSD opti page for more info. CLICK HERE
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^^^ haha,that's a huge sig!nice though. you better hope the mod's don't see that...

OP - just get an AC Delco unit.
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Originally Posted by Toronto_LT1
^^^ haha,that's a huge sig!nice though. you better hope the mod's don't see that...

OP - just get an AC Delco unit.
Holy $hit dude this is like my second post that you mentioned that WOW bored much? As I already stated in the other post I accidentally linked the wrong pic. It's fixed now so I hope you'll be able to sleep better tonight now
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Originally Posted by SiNfulSS
Holy $hit dude this is like my second post that you mentioned that WOW bored much? As I already stated in the other post I accidentally linked the wrong pic. It's fixed now so I hope you'll be able to sleep better tonight now
there that's better. i'll sleep like a baby tonight...and yeah,i'm bored...you wanna race?


i apologise if i offended you.
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Originally Posted by Toronto_LT1
there that's better. i'll sleep like a baby tonight...and yeah,i'm bored...you wanna race?


i apologise if i offended you.
I don't wanna race, but I'll take more pics of whom ever is in your avatar
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Originally Posted by Toronto_LT1
there that's better. i'll sleep like a baby tonight...and yeah,i'm bored...you wanna race?


i apologise if i offended you.
Hell yeah, how much you tryin to run for?



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