got my opti from chandler motorsports
12-28-2010, 04:15 PM
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I have less than a month on a Chandler cap and rotor - car certainly feels peppier and revs much easier now...yes, I replaced a wear and tear item with something brand new so thats to be expected. However, side-by-side the Chandler unit was significantly better-built, heavier, 'meatier' than the AC Delco unit it replaced
01-03-2011, 11:40 PM
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Cant see pics and really want to.
My OE opti didnt look horrible around 85K when I broke the cap pulling the waterpump, replaced it was an autozone cap and rotor and had no problems.
I pulled the whole thing for a Delco unit at 118K when I did the cam swap and it was working fine, had slightly more resistance in the bearing than the new one.
Had next to know corrossion or noticeable wear on rotor or contact points of the cap after 23K on a shitty autozone one.
Later found out the opti vents had been capped of by PO, and still had no problems.
I dont know why you guys have so many opti problems. Im willing to bet lots of optis are changed because of a misdiagnosis, between me and all of my friends with LT1s (about 11 cars now, stock to modded ranging in mileage from mid 50K to over 190K) none of use have ever had an opti fail we have only replaced them when doing mods as preventative maintenance.
My OE opti didnt look horrible around 85K when I broke the cap pulling the waterpump, replaced it was an autozone cap and rotor and had no problems.
I pulled the whole thing for a Delco unit at 118K when I did the cam swap and it was working fine, had slightly more resistance in the bearing than the new one.
Had next to know corrossion or noticeable wear on rotor or contact points of the cap after 23K on a shitty autozone one.
Later found out the opti vents had been capped of by PO, and still had no problems.
I dont know why you guys have so many opti problems. Im willing to bet lots of optis are changed because of a misdiagnosis, between me and all of my friends with LT1s (about 11 cars now, stock to modded ranging in mileage from mid 50K to over 190K) none of use have ever had an opti fail we have only replaced them when doing mods as preventative maintenance.
01-03-2011, 11:42 PM
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On a side not if I ever have a failure and need to get her back on the road quick or are strapped for cash Ill probably put a cheap as reman or chandler one on. Ive done it with other distributors dont see how the LT1 is different. I figure if they can offer a Lifetime warranty they have probably tested it and had few problems.
Optis are magic mystical distributors they are just electrical parts and I like to think we have got electronics down especially technologies that are almost 20 years old
Optis are magic mystical distributors they are just electrical parts and I like to think we have got electronics down especially technologies that are almost 20 years old
01-04-2011, 09:45 PM
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Cant see pics and really want to.
My OE opti didnt look horrible around 85K when I broke the cap pulling the waterpump, replaced it was an autozone cap and rotor and had no problems.
I pulled the whole thing for a Delco unit at 118K when I did the cam swap and it was working fine, had slightly more resistance in the bearing than the new one.
Had next to know corrossion or noticeable wear on rotor or contact points of the cap after 23K on a shitty autozone one.
Later found out the opti vents had been capped of by PO, and still had no problems.
I dont know why you guys have so many opti problems. Im willing to bet lots of optis are changed because of a misdiagnosis, between me and all of my friends with LT1s (about 11 cars now, stock to modded ranging in mileage from mid 50K to over 190K) none of use have ever had an opti fail we have only replaced them when doing mods as preventative maintenance.
My OE opti didnt look horrible around 85K when I broke the cap pulling the waterpump, replaced it was an autozone cap and rotor and had no problems.
I pulled the whole thing for a Delco unit at 118K when I did the cam swap and it was working fine, had slightly more resistance in the bearing than the new one.
Had next to know corrossion or noticeable wear on rotor or contact points of the cap after 23K on a shitty autozone one.
Later found out the opti vents had been capped of by PO, and still had no problems.
I dont know why you guys have so many opti problems. Im willing to bet lots of optis are changed because of a misdiagnosis, between me and all of my friends with LT1s (about 11 cars now, stock to modded ranging in mileage from mid 50K to over 190K) none of use have ever had an opti fail we have only replaced them when doing mods as preventative maintenance.
01-04-2011, 11:26 PM
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Vented! And vented with stock anti back feed valve or whatever they put on the vent hose. I'm guessing that being 3 miles from the beach amplified the corrosion process.
01-04-2011, 11:53 PM
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It still shouldn't be WET.... (unless it got wet like that when you disassembled it)
trace out where the vent lines go, and make sure they are in good shape.
Bob
trace out where the vent lines go, and make sure they are in good shape.
Bob
01-05-2011, 08:35 AM
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^ TurboBob your the first person ive seen on here to have owned or own a 3s! 
Sorry for that useless tidbit of info 
.... end I got my opti from CMS over the weekend, looks well built. Ill be taking it apart on Friday along with my 160k backup delco opti to compare. Ill take as many pics as possible.
01-05-2011, 11:22 AM
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Yeah I get it, but I dont jump on the bandwagon of bashing toolbags. I know plenty about the Chandler opti, I bought one, its in a 93 Z that's used as a DD. The failure rates YOU quote are wrong. You lie and expect everyone to believe your BS. I know about how many Chandlers have come back. And while 100% may not still be inservice, the actual failure rate is very acceptable given the initial price/warranty on the unit. It reminds me of people who claim Snap on are the only tools that will go in their tool box. Give me a break. Are Snap on tool superior to Harbor Freight? **** yeah they are. Are they worth the 5x the price. Well thats a matter of opinion, but to me they aren't.
01-05-2011, 11:52 PM
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^ TurboBob your the first person ive seen on here to have owned or own a 3s! Sorry for that useless tidbit of info .... end I got my opti from CMS over the weekend, looks well built. Ill be taking it apart on Friday along with my 160k backup delco opti to compare. Ill take as many pics as possible.
Yeah, I'm TurboBob over on 3Si.org as well....
I miss the Stealth, I traded it for BigBird. The Stealth was in much better shape. Oh well, someday I'll get another one.
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01-05-2011, 11:53 PM
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01-06-2011, 08:06 AM
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Hate to break it to you pal, but Snap-on is not what it used to be! It is no longer worth the money it once was! If you are an everyday mechanic then it's an "ok" at best choice, but for anyone else, Craftsman or Pittsburg tools etc. would be close enough quality to weekend wrench with. I worked for Snap-on as an Electronics Engineer for several years and hate to be the bearer of bad news but I got to see the real quality and care put into these tools! You'd be supprised!! I have gottin rid of almost all my Snap-on tools (about $20K) and spent that on Craftsman or Harbor Freight tools! (got sooo much more for the money that I needed a couple more roll cabs )
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