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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 03:05 PM
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anyone got an opti? for a 93 z28? i think mines on its way out because of a water pump leak. also anyone got like a code reader? im looking to read all my codes and fix any problems with it
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 03:20 PM
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Yup i got an opti for ya...check your inbox
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Never mind about the opti guys. maybe if one was a reasonable price. but i deffinatly need a code reader.
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 07:08 PM
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I bought a Chandler opti and all is well. Pretty cheap too.
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You don't need a code reader, you have a '93
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 07:46 PM
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Do you like tearing into your engine often? If not do not skimp on the Opti. GM original parts only. If you cant afford it now save for an extra few weeks and do it the right way. It will fail again, trust me. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GM-Pe...#ht_500wt_1182
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BLah blah blah.... oem parts are turds too its a gamble anymore where delco is even made and what parts are inside...buy a cardone select from advanced for $200 with lifetime hassle free warranty or buy a chandler for $100 with a small warranty .
i have a cardone select that been trouble free for a year now as a daily driver..and i could take it out and get a brand new one same day no questions if i wanted to
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Chandler also has a lifetime warranty. No problems out of mine.
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Originally Posted by VinR1
You don't need a code reader, you have a '93
I think he means this: http://shbox.com/1/dlc2.jpg
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Originally Posted by defaultexistence
BLah blah blah.... oem parts are turds too its a gamble anymore where delco is even made and what parts are inside...buy a cardone select from advanced for $200 with lifetime hassle free warranty or buy a chandler for $100 with a small warranty .
i have a cardone select that been trouble free for a year now as a daily driver..and i could take it out and get a brand new one same day no questions if i wanted to
Actually Delcos\GMP are still the golden ticket. Delphi is the one where things have changed recently. Cardone orders from our factory, though I don't know what parts or even if they are optispark parts. Only that I assume they are using at least the same casing if not the same unit completely as us.

But legally I can't say, even if I did know, I don't. But being able to take it back same day helps, something that mail order will never be able to do.

Thanks for the plug though
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Blown out 2 GM opti's last of which only lasted a few thousand miles! Why spend the money? Just went with Chandler Motorsports. Works good. No issues. Cheap. Quick Shipment. Good Cust. Service!
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