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Old 07-02-2012, 11:05 PM
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Probably need one for a 94 formula soon. I know i want to go with an OEM one just wondering where the good deal is currently, any input?
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Better yet anyone have an opti? forgot they charge out the *** with no warranty. Might just go the cardone route if I can't find one on the board.
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Msd!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Better yet anyone have an opti? forgot they charge out the *** with no warranty. Might just go the cardone route if I can't find one on the board.
OEM optis have a year warranty. Amazon generally has good prices.
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What about Sam Taylor Buick?

Isn't there a core charge now for OEM optis? How does Amazon handle that?
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Maksure it's not something simple like you cap my old cap was cracked and points were run down on mine made it run like crap

on a side note for the price of an opti you can buy a lq block lol
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chandler motorsports backs up his product very well.

ACdelco if you can or want to afford it.
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^ I bought a CMS opti. Its got about 15-20k on it with no problems, Sees high rpm everyday. Has a lifetime warranty also. I can't complain for the $$$
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I have a new reman delco unit in classifieds for sale.. $200, went carb, so do not need it, these delco units are almost $350
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another vote for CMS - almost 2yrs with no hiccups
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group purchase on MSD 6 years ago for $415
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Got mine on Amazon
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2years and now on my 383 revving 6800 rpm on my cardone select from advance auto with a no hassle lifetime warranty...
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AC Delco unit with MSD cap and rotor, Red RTV and loctite screws here. Nothing will break this badboy *fingers crossed*
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got my delphi from rock auto.
and the chandler unit i had befor that didnt last a year. stay away!!!
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If you change your mind about goin with another opti, I would consider Ltcc. It has worked wonders on mine with no issues goin on 3 years now
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Bought my Delphi unit from Summit Racing.
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Chandler Opti here. Working great and CMS backs up their product very well. I am not gentle on mine and it works perfect.
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MSD.If its out of warrenty send it to them and the most they will
charge is 135.00 to repair it.
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