LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

lt1 cranks no start.

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 11, 2012 | 12:20 PM
  #21  
1961ba427's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (26)
 
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 1,909
Likes: 1
From: Milledgeville, GA
Default

Try cranking it in the dark. Bad plug wires will tell on thereself then. Also, I had a coil tower on a cap burn a pinhole through and arc on the brass fitting for the opti vent. It was tiny and we wouldn't have found it if not for the light show. Symptoms were the same as yours so I thought I'd throw it out as another thing to look for. You'll get it sorted out.
Reply
Old Nov 11, 2012 | 12:23 PM
  #22  
warriorcustoms's Avatar
TECH Resident
iTrader: (10)
 
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 942
Likes: 1
From: Oklahoma
Default

Is that new Opti an A/C Delco or Delphi??? Lots of other brands can be bad out of the box!!! Might check the Opti harness too They get crispy & burnt
Reply
Old Nov 11, 2012 | 04:33 PM
  #23  
esoteric18's Avatar
Thread Starter
Staging Lane
 
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 79
Likes: 0
From: Aurora, Colorado
Default

all the plug wires are brand new, testing the opti and pcm today. it is a summit opti so i guess it could be bad.
Reply
Old Nov 11, 2012 | 08:32 PM
  #24  
1961ba427's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (26)
 
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 1,909
Likes: 1
From: Milledgeville, GA
Default

Lots have seen bad optis right out of the box......I've personally seen bad wires right outta the box. My car has mismatched wires on it right now, due to that. I have some more, but I'm just gonna wait until I have problems to change them out again. I would test each wire with an ohm meter.
Reply
Old Nov 11, 2012 | 09:34 PM
  #25  
cprmn14's Avatar
Launching!
 
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 284
Likes: 0
From: Dixon, IL
Default

remove the opti and plug it in, turn the key forward and spin the cam-dowel wheel. you should hear the injectors and coil firing
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:18 PM.

story-0
6 Gifts Neither Your Dad Nor Grad Will Shove Into the 'Trinket Drawer'

Don't get dad new socks or a grill brush this year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-04 18:13:20


VIEW MORE
story-1
Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

Slideshow: We take a close look at the ONE and Artidiag 800BT2 diagnostic tools from Topdon and the reasons to buy one over the other.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 11:05:11


VIEW MORE
story-2
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

Slideshow: The controversial Ferrari F6 swaps its original flat-12 for a Corvette Z06-derived LT4 V8 and sends power to four rear wheels through a custom-built drivetrain.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 18:23:54


VIEW MORE
story-3
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-4
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-5
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-6
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-9
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE