chandler motorsport billet optispark?
08-04-2012, 11:30 PM
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chandler motorsport billet optispark? Why is this thing so cheap????
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1994-1997-Hi...#ht_8788wt_932
I dont drive my car much at all but im replacing the whole ignition system lots of misfiring, and have other things id rather waste money on if this will get the job done.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1994-1997-Hi...#ht_8788wt_932
I dont drive my car much at all but im replacing the whole ignition system lots of misfiring, and have other things id rather waste money on if this will get the job done.
Last edited by Ls7colorado; 08-05-2012 at 11:35 AM.
08-04-2012, 11:43 PM
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Why is this thing so cheap????
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1994-1997-Hi...#ht_8788wt_932
I dont drive my car much at all but im replacing the whole ignition system lots of misfiring, and have other things id rather waste money if this will get the job done.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1994-1997-Hi...#ht_8788wt_932
I dont drive my car much at all but im replacing the whole ignition system lots of misfiring, and have other things id rather waste money if this will get the job done.
TL;DR: Don't risk it.
08-05-2012, 05:26 AM
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While I have no experience with this optispark, I like it. Considering what it would cost to make just the billet housing, the price is definitely right. I also like the harness connection into the distributor; sealed with strain relief. I know the development of this unit goes back to (at least) 2009.
From a production cost standpoint, I don't see why this would be billet aluminum (the shape would mean a lot of stock waste). It sure looks billet, but a good casting (non-porous) would machine cleanly to look like billet. Some SBC/BBC distributors advertised as billet are actually castings that look shiny because they have been machined.
I'd buy it.
From a production cost standpoint, I don't see why this would be billet aluminum (the shape would mean a lot of stock waste). It sure looks billet, but a good casting (non-porous) would machine cleanly to look like billet. Some SBC/BBC distributors advertised as billet are actually castings that look shiny because they have been machined.
I'd buy it.
08-05-2012, 05:42 AM
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While I have no experience with this optispark, I like it. Considering what it would cost to make just the billet housing, the price is definitely right. I also like the harness connection into the distributor; sealed with strain relief. I know the development of this unit goes back to (at least) 2009.
From a production cost standpoint, I don't see why this would be billet aluminum (the shape would mean a lot of stock waste). It sure looks billet, but a good casting (non-porous) would machine cleanly to look like billet. Some SBC/BBC distributors advertised as billet are actually castings that look shiny because they have been machined.
I'd buy it.
From a production cost standpoint, I don't see why this would be billet aluminum (the shape would mean a lot of stock waste). It sure looks billet, but a good casting (non-porous) would machine cleanly to look like billet. Some SBC/BBC distributors advertised as billet are actually castings that look shiny because they have been machined.
I'd buy it.
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08-05-2012, 09:43 AM
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Get the Delphi Opti or the A/C Delco unit. The cheap units are Chinese and they have been proven not to last. Some people have had luck with them, mine lasted only 1600 miles and I don't know why. I know it's a tough pill to swallow, but the $300 is worth it for a Delphi with a year warranty.
08-05-2012, 11:26 AM
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wow!!!! the cheapest delco unit I can find is Around $380 plus shipping!!!!
And them im reading some post of delco units being made cheper now?
this is to confusing
So pretty much what it comes down to is, they ALL suck? lol some just more than others
And them im reading some post of delco units being made cheper now?
this is to confusing
So pretty much what it comes down to is, they ALL suck? lol some just more than others
08-05-2012, 11:44 AM
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I can get a cardone remanufactured unit from Oriellys for $129 LIMITED lifetime waranty?
But if thats no better than this Chinese one then the only up side would be easy to swap out for another one at the parts store...
This car only gets drove maybe 50 miles a week
EDIT: nevermid its $217 with cap and rotor
But if thats no better than this Chinese one then the only up side would be easy to swap out for another one at the parts store...
This car only gets drove maybe 50 miles a week
EDIT: nevermid its $217 with cap and rotor
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08-05-2012, 11:49 AM
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Quality costs. I had the pleasure of changing mine and the 380 is well worth just the piece of mind if nothing else. The opti change was a ******* pain in the *** so I did the cam swap at the same time. Don't skimp on the opti.
08-05-2012, 11:57 AM
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