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Old Sep 5, 2012 | 06:29 PM
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Has any body ordered a aip optispark from ebay how are they
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Old Sep 5, 2012 | 06:31 PM
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****. Steer clear.

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Old Sep 5, 2012 | 09:53 PM
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Not to hi-jack your tread but I bought one maybe 3 months ago...and now my car is acting funny. Thinking it may be my opti...Bought it from a different company though...
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Old Sep 5, 2012 | 10:02 PM
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Years ago, AIP ripped off many LT1 enthusiasts with their poor product (to nearly the point of talk of a class action lawsuit). MHO is this is why they now use their initials instead of All Ignition Products which was synonymous with junk on any LT1 board . Even if their stuff has improved, I would not spend any of my money buying their product. Again, my opinion and feelings.

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Old Sep 5, 2012 | 10:13 PM
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Oh **** they need to be outed
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Old Sep 5, 2012 | 10:17 PM
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Use A/C Delco Optis & save yourself A Lot of Headaches Also inspect & replace the Opti harness if its crusty/melted!!! Delphi parts can be used too. Use blue Loctite on the rotor screws & dielectric grease on the electrical connectors!!! While your replacing the Opti Also Replace the water pump if your running a stock one. Thats usually what knocks em out!! A leaky water pump! Since your there give it the rest of the tune up too!!!Follow those simple instructions & your LT1 ownership will be a more pleasant one LoL When installed correctly the Opti lasts a Long Time. Dont follow these simple tips & youll Do it over!!! Dont cheap out on parts for your ride or youll be takin the Nike Express
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Old Sep 5, 2012 | 10:17 PM
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Trust in the acdelco optis
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Old Sep 6, 2012 | 10:45 AM
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10,000 miles on my advance auto parts all new cardone select opti with a lifetime replacement warranty $200 at the counter, 3000 miles on my 383. No issues . When it ***** the bed.. No shipping or down time hassles . Added an MSD cap, rotor and locktited the rotor screws,electric grease in the harness plug in port and rtv'd the cap .. Haul'n ***
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So does anyone have and answer for a clutch for me? Cuz my thread just got hijacked
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Old Sep 6, 2012 | 01:58 PM
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So does anyone have and answer for a clutch for me? Cuz my thread just got hijacked
I think you might be mistaken...https://ls1tech.com/forums/lt1-lt4-m...-my-setup.html is your thread... lol
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Ya...just noticed! Sorrry!!
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