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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 02:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Sublime Dak
. . . . Except I'm not running the 24x setup.
Then what do you know about it?
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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 03:36 AM
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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 05:55 AM
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or you could just run the opti as a distributor? and instead of paying for machining, a dual sync distributor (which have their own problems as well), and welding the opti hole you could run my setup inside the opti which should have zero reliability issues. Look for more info of this running on my motor in a few weeks.
Yeah, the dual sync has its own issues for sure. All the 'big dogs' are running crank trigger with some kind of cam sync.

There were a few companies offering to put a cam sync module inside the opti a while back..I want to say it was blood motorsports, or diablo or something like that.. Years ago..

http://www.camaroz28.com/forums/arch.../t-545823.html ..

The question still stands though.. By doing this and using the for distributor ONLY, does the opti's weak link disappear? Does it actually remove the 'opti' part of the optispark?

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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 08:06 AM
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Originally Posted by fex77k
Then what do you know about it?
I know about it because I have installed the system on a buddies car, and before I built my EDIS8/MSII setup, I was considering it. I may even use it on my current project, but I am currently not running it.
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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 01:48 PM
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Ok guys anyone looking to get rid of the opti for good and be able to rev past 7krpms, I have a complete Fast DFI with sequential firing and datalogger for sale. I am also selling the crank trigger and crank trigger distributor to go in the back of the intake to get rid of the opti completely. I going another route so all these parts are forsale. I don't want to clutter up this thread so PM. Later Clint
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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by WhistlingZ
Yeah, the dual sync has its own issues for sure. All the 'big dogs' are running crank trigger with some kind of cam sync.

There were a few companies offering to put a cam sync module inside the opti a while back..I want to say it was blood motorsports, or diablo or something like that.. Years ago..

http://www.camaroz28.com/forums/arch.../t-545823.html ..

The question still stands though.. By doing this and using the for distributor ONLY, does the opti's weak link disappear? Does it actually remove the 'opti' part of the optispark?
Yes the optical portion will be gone, It will have a hall effect sensor that i designed in it's place. For those using adjustable timing sets, the sensor will also be adjustable to put the leading edge at 45º BTDC. XFI will get a separate wheel for the 70º (IIRC) signal BTDC it needs.

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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 06:30 PM
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I am interested for sure. Let's talk. Pm me with more info.
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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 05:52 AM
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Inquiring minds want to know. How goes the battle?
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Just talked to my waterjet guy, all my parts came out looking great and well within tolerances. I should have everything in hand next week, opti and test stuff is on my bench. You think a 3 prong weatherpack will be fine for the harness? Or since everyone will be using a crank trigger as well, I could use a 5 prong weatherpack or metripack male and female so you could cleanly integrate it and the crank trigger together into your DFI harness?
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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 08:29 PM
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5 prong minimum I would think because everyone will be using crank trigger. I personally would like the 'cleanly integrate it and the crank trigger into Dfi' option :-D
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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by WhistlingZ
5 prong minimum I would think because everyone will be using crank trigger. I personally would like the 'cleanly integrate it and the crank trigger into Dfi' option :-D
Alright look for the complete setup next week. I'll get working on the wiring harness
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 04:26 AM
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Awesome! Bye bye opti worries!
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