Any one on here running a delteq?
Any one on here running a delteq? Hey guys i was just wondering if anyone is running the delteq? I'm pretty new to the site. I've had my 96 ta for about 4 years it has a msd opti and i think its about to take a crap on me. Haven't had time to tear it apart yet but the cap is loose and the car is cutting out around 4-6k rpms. How do you like the delteq if you have it? Any advice or ideas would be much appreciated. Thanks.
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I would think twice about buying a delteq, since there is virtually no product support due to the illness of the owner. If you have a problem, you are on your own. It would be a good idea to do more research.
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[edit] Here it is: https://ls1tech.com/forums/lt1-lt4-m...s-ls1-pcm.html
I bought the delteq bare bones kit about 3 years ago. i like the idea of multiple coils but whether it actually helps i couldnt say. although if you do buy the system its not as hard to diagnose as people make out. the few ignition problems ive had always was able to fix without throwing parts at the car. like others said though, you still need the optical part but you can ditch the cap and rotor.
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ive got one on mine and i love it, i was lucky enough to get a spare delteq ignition module ( only part you cant buy from gm) before everything happened with him.
The setup works great but im gonna switch to a fast, or an ls1 pcm when i do my turbo
The setup works great but im gonna switch to a fast, or an ls1 pcm when i do my turbo
If you TRUELY want to get rid of the opti it looks like the LS1 pcm conversion would be the ticket.
The Delteq and LTCC both need a functional opti base. Meaning if they "fix" anything all you needed was a $100 cap and rotor.
The Delteq always was the kit with less features, the LTCC does more. For some reason the the Delteq always generated more interst like this and continues too. Bet it has been nearly a year the company has been esentially gone yet questions like this post are still common. If you do research you will find it has some reliability issues with the circuitry too.
A few highly knowledgable guys have complained of the LTCC killing coils due to dwell control but it is not nearly as widespread a problem as the circuitry troubles with Delteq.
I will agree that in a perfect world multiple coils is a better setup, BUT the stock system on the LT1 works pretty well inside our rpm limitations and sofar most of the applications of multiple coils to the LT1 leave a little something to be desired.
The Delteq and LTCC both need a functional opti base. Meaning if they "fix" anything all you needed was a $100 cap and rotor.
The Delteq always was the kit with less features, the LTCC does more. For some reason the the Delteq always generated more interst like this and continues too. Bet it has been nearly a year the company has been esentially gone yet questions like this post are still common. If you do research you will find it has some reliability issues with the circuitry too.
A few highly knowledgable guys have complained of the LTCC killing coils due to dwell control but it is not nearly as widespread a problem as the circuitry troubles with Delteq.
I will agree that in a perfect world multiple coils is a better setup, BUT the stock system on the LT1 works pretty well inside our rpm limitations and sofar most of the applications of multiple coils to the LT1 leave a little something to be desired.
96caprice: i couldnt disagree more on the delteq thing, the delteq might not be ideal, but it sure beats the stock opti, and with tons of guys breaking rotors and what not this is a great solution. Yes i would agree it wouldnt be the best idea to get this as the company is gone so if it breaks your in trouble, but trying to compare an ls1 setup to a delteq is a bit of a stretch. A used delteq can be had for around 400 bucks, where the ls1 setup is around 1500 all said and done, and the only part you cant get from gm is the delteq modules so if you have a spare your in good shape.
For the record i didnt put the delteq on thinking it would gain hp, i dont belive in the msd type boxes and "10hp from ignition" thats all hype and stock gm ignitions are hard to beat but for reliability i like the delteq and my car runs great
However, i have built several 400+ rwhp lt1s that used stock gm vented optis that have lasted with 50,60k of hard miles and they worked great, so its really hit or miss, but i definatly wouldnt put anything but a gm opti in a car
For the record i didnt put the delteq on thinking it would gain hp, i dont belive in the msd type boxes and "10hp from ignition" thats all hype and stock gm ignitions are hard to beat but for reliability i like the delteq and my car runs great
However, i have built several 400+ rwhp lt1s that used stock gm vented optis that have lasted with 50,60k of hard miles and they worked great, so its really hit or miss, but i definatly wouldnt put anything but a gm opti in a car
96caprice: i couldnt disagree more on the delteq thing, the delteq might not be ideal, but it sure beats the stock opti, and with tons of guys breaking rotors and what not this is a great solution. Yes i would agree it wouldnt be the best idea to get this as the company is gone so if it breaks your in trouble, but trying to compare an ls1 setup to a delteq is a bit of a stretch. A used delteq can be had for around 400 bucks, where the ls1 setup is around 1500 all said and done, and the only part you cant get from gm is the delteq modules so if you have a spare your in good shape.
For the record i didnt put the delteq on thinking it would gain hp, i dont belive in the msd type boxes and "10hp from ignition" thats all hype and stock gm ignitions are hard to beat but for reliability i like the delteq and my car runs great
However, i have built several 400+ rwhp lt1s that used stock gm vented optis that have lasted with 50,60k of hard miles and they worked great, so its really hit or miss, but i definatly wouldnt put anything but a gm opti in a car
For the record i didnt put the delteq on thinking it would gain hp, i dont belive in the msd type boxes and "10hp from ignition" thats all hype and stock gm ignitions are hard to beat but for reliability i like the delteq and my car runs great
However, i have built several 400+ rwhp lt1s that used stock gm vented optis that have lasted with 50,60k of hard miles and they worked great, so its really hit or miss, but i definatly wouldnt put anything but a gm opti in a car
