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Old Feb 3, 2013 | 06:01 PM
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Default idk what the problem is any one care to help

some timeswhen the car is warm, itll shut off or sound like it dies out then pick back up several times, i stopped using 93 gas, and started using 89, then it stopped now its back.i put a new opti in last summer...with a new tune up.
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Old Feb 3, 2013 | 06:10 PM
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Sounds like the opti again.
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Old Feb 3, 2013 | 06:11 PM
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good god, is there an opti that doesnt mess up alot? im tired of spendin 400$ on a opti from autozone what brand should i invest in this time?
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Old Feb 3, 2013 | 06:14 PM
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AC Delco.
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Old Feb 3, 2013 | 06:16 PM
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is that better than msd?
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Old Feb 3, 2013 | 06:22 PM
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AC Delco is factory.
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Old Feb 3, 2013 | 06:38 PM
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which is also like 600$-+ ..sigh..
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Old Feb 3, 2013 | 06:39 PM
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I don't buy anything from Autozone with wires connecting to it.
BUt don't just run out and buy another Opti. You may need to have it diagnosed if you aren't capable of doing it yourself. Somebody sharp with a Tech2 could tell you if it is indeed the Optic if they could see it a act up with the Tech2 logging when it acts up.

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Old Feb 3, 2013 | 06:41 PM
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http://www.summitracing.com/parts/acf-19212300

What about the Flux Capacitor they sold me Ed?
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Old Feb 3, 2013 | 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by F0x Slaughter
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/acf-19212300

What about the Flux Capacitor they sold me Ed?
They sold me one too. That's what got me off them. LOL
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Old Feb 3, 2013 | 07:05 PM
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would buying an msd opti be worth it or should i stick with ac delco?
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Old Feb 3, 2013 | 07:17 PM
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I bought my car with a MSD (was changed like 6000 miles before). 2 Days after having the car it died. I replaced it with a AC Delco, its been 2 years and fine, this season will be the 3rd year running on it.
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Old Feb 3, 2013 | 07:32 PM
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Does anyone have success stories running msd? I would never buy it just from my readings but my car came with one installed as well

OP there's a thead a page or two back about eBay Opti and they seem to be built well. No real world experience reviews yet I'm aware of.
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Old Feb 3, 2013 | 07:52 PM
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I tried Chandler Motorsports. Didn't work.
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Old Feb 3, 2013 | 08:01 PM
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thanks fellas, ill try the AC delco...appreciate the help. i just hope its not the opti again, iv put 3 in it, could it be any thing else?
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Old Feb 3, 2013 | 08:15 PM
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i had a delphi in mine that i got off ebay, came with a 5 year warranty. Cost me about 300 bucks, never had a hiccup with it.
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Old Feb 3, 2013 | 09:55 PM
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+2 on the chandler heard tons of great hings, bought one and **** was just wackyyy, went to autozone to get one for a quick fix and was short on money, that **** was the same as the chandler, running one from oriellys right now but who even knows if thats working right as i have my own car woes right now, also get the icm tested could be overheating and failing.
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