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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 06:20 PM
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My opti is going on my 93, and I am thinking of the optispark conversion to a LS1 coil. Anyone ever install one of these and if so how did it work and how much was it. Also I am just looking for one for a good price and I am still kicking the idea around of replacing the opti. Are there any good ones besides the GM OPTI. THANKS
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 07:31 PM
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I just finished mine yesterday and I couldn't be happier. It costed me about 1500 if I remember correctly.
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 09:04 PM
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Mine cost alittle more then $1500! Lol but i did purchase EFI's complete wiring harness ($850) I myself Couldn't be happier!
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 10:14 PM
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Is there a link for the parts/instructions? sorry for thread jacking..
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With a 93 a nice little upgrade can be made by converting it to vented. The MSD replacement cap and rotor will do this for you.

There are plenty of people using bone stock optis right to the pcm's limitations without issue, the opti really isn't bad, neglect is it's single biggest problem, people do not treat the cap and rotor as the tuneup items they are.
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 11:54 PM
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Unless you plan on doing something radical to your LT1, I don't think a LS coil conversion is really going to aid you. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
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Smart man.^^^^^
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I've put a few miles on mine now and all I can say is I love it!
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Originally Posted by lethal bird
I've put a few miles on mine now and all I can say is I love it!
Mine should be mobile by the weekend Headers are almost done getting wrapped then its finally going to leave the garage

I do agree with it being unnecessary unless your doing something extreme. I just couldnt take the slight issues that would pop up every once in awhile. With that said i have been toying with the idea of forced induction.....
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