LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

arching from the coil plug at the opti to the coil

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 21, 2010 | 10:44 PM
  #1  
jb00v8's Avatar
Thread Starter
Staging Lane
 
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 63
Likes: 0
From: Spartanburg s.c.
Default arching from the coil plug at the opti to the coil

what could cause this the wires are new and the coil is new need help real quick could it be the opti ?
Reply
Old Jun 21, 2010 | 10:55 PM
  #2  
fleetmgr's Avatar
TECH Addict
 
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 2,012
Likes: 0
From: Tulsa, OK
Default

More like cheap wires.
Reply
Old Jun 21, 2010 | 11:24 PM
  #3  
jb00v8's Avatar
Thread Starter
Staging Lane
 
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 63
Likes: 0
From: Spartanburg s.c.
Default

i thought about that and even tried to put elterica tap around that wire just to see and it is still doing it i have some more wires at home might have to give thouse a try but it is arching all the way up from the wire from the opti plug part to the coil could a cracked opti case cause this?
Reply
Old Jun 22, 2010 | 05:00 AM
  #4  
gregrob's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 5,130
Likes: 4
From: 6,000+ feet
Default

Yes, cracked cap is usually the case if its not a bad spot in the wire.
Reply
Old Jun 22, 2010 | 07:51 PM
  #5  
jb00v8's Avatar
Thread Starter
Staging Lane
 
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 63
Likes: 0
From: Spartanburg s.c.
Default

yeah i tore it all apart today and the guy that had it before me must have put a vented opti on it and he broke the pice that was supposed to be for the vacumm (grammer) lol on the top of the opti and all he did was put some clear silocon and a pice of tape over it
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:05 AM.

story-0
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-1
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-2
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-3
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-6
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-7
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-8
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE