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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by white84z
Not only that but the last 2 cars that went with a 24x on here dyno'd considerably lower after the install.
1 of about 5 stupid posts in this thread.

Wicked, glad to see you step up for the LT1 crowd - the product looks promising!
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Old Feb 25, 2011 | 02:30 AM
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great job wicked, I like the way you think.
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Old Feb 27, 2011 | 03:01 AM
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bump! updated pics added to original post...
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Old Feb 27, 2011 | 06:53 AM
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Originally Posted by taner
why not shove a vortec dist. in it since you have XFI? I have a factory GM one with exrta cap and rotors for sale as well as a Accel billet one for sale. if you are serious lmk. i too run XFI, and this eliminated any more b.s. with the opti.
Just a request for the sake of what Wicked is trying to do here... Could you not try and sell your stuff in this thread? Doesn't seem like a very classy move. Thanks.
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Old Feb 27, 2011 | 09:34 AM
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Congratulations on the progress. I can't wait to get one when they are done. (Will probably be more like 3!)
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Old Feb 27, 2011 | 09:43 AM
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Badass!
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Old Feb 27, 2011 | 09:53 AM
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Thats awesome!!! Me want one too.
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Old Feb 27, 2011 | 12:34 PM
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I wish there was a way to replace the opti sensor without replacing the entire damn unit.
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Old Feb 27, 2011 | 03:50 PM
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i am 75% sure i need an opti right now.. hurry up bro. i will send you my opti and pay to test it out.
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Old Feb 27, 2011 | 03:55 PM
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Wicked...How would this be as far as a cammed/bolt on street car? Any drivability issues? Wouldnt mind picking one up/maybe installing at the Shootout this year...
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Old Feb 27, 2011 | 04:49 PM
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Old Feb 27, 2011 | 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Black94Z28
Wicked...How would this be as far as a cammed/bolt on street car? Any drivability issues? Wouldnt mind picking one up/maybe installing at the Shootout this year...
As long as the airgaps are set correctly the PCM won't know the difference. The only airgap to be set by you guys would be the crank trigger, which unfortunately ends up being the most sensitive. I'm working on a bracket for it that will both minimize vibration and offer the easiest adjustability. Kind of a challenge with the opti pushing everything out so far.
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Old Feb 27, 2011 | 08:17 PM
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Old Feb 27, 2011 | 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Wicked94Z
As long as the airgaps are set correctly the PCM won't know the difference. The only airgap to be set by you guys would be the crank trigger, which unfortunately ends up being the most sensitive. I'm working on a bracket for it that will both minimize vibration and offer the easiest adjustability. Kind of a challenge with the opti pushing everything out so far.
Is there anyway to get this input from the factory crank position sensor on 96-97 models? I swapped knock sensors and the pcm on my 97 to 95 parts to go to obd1, but the crank pos sensor and everything else is still there and along for the ride.
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Old Feb 28, 2011 | 12:07 AM
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Originally Posted by 1961ba427
Is there anyway to get this input from the factory crank position sensor on 96-97 models? I swapped knock sensors and the pcm on my 97 to 95 parts to go to obd1, but the crank pos sensor and everything else is still there and along for the ride.
No, it won't support that kind of resolution. Look at the tip on that sensor I'll be using. The teeth on the wheel are only .06" wide.
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Old Feb 28, 2011 | 12:29 AM
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I knew the answer would be no since that would have made it too easy.....and you have surely thought of it before. It's just nice to know why it won't work. My car started missing today. It has been on a MSD opti for at least 8K miles now. I'm not sure how long it was in before I got it. I'm not going to jump and say it's bad until I check everything out, but it's definately in the back of my mind. I was hoping it would last at least until this is ready. Oh well, I still want one of your first ones. I've got a used delco unit I can install in the meantime if I have to.
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Old Feb 28, 2011 | 03:31 PM
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Nice work! Can't wait to try one of these out!
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Old Feb 28, 2011 | 05:54 PM
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So would this work on my 93? I have a pro billet on there now. My msd cap and rotor did fail on mine a few years ago. I'm sure it was attributed to other problems but none the less the rotor arched all the way down itself onto the shutter wheel. Only had to replace cap and rotor but I'm very interest in this. Great job either way.
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Old Feb 28, 2011 | 06:05 PM
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Also would anything else be needed? Or is it just remove old opti install new unit, adjust sensors, plug in harness and go?
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Old Feb 28, 2011 | 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by litch2004
Also would anything else be needed? Or is it just remove old opti install new unit, adjust sensors, plug in harness and go?
Nothing else needed. PnP harness, and just set up the crank trigger.
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