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Old 09-06-2013, 08:27 PM
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I been reading and seeing more and more ppl having issues with after market opti sparks, I understand some is user error and things I wanted to see what brand is good

Ive read a few good things about a company called chandlermotorsports they sell a few different models I would like to hear some personal reviews on them if I could. I sent them a email a few days ago never heard back so not sure what to think
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Garbage. Don't believe the hype. They were okay for awhile but their product and their customer support has bit the dust.
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I bought my car in 2009. It had a MSD opti on it. Test drove it 3 times before buying it. Got it home second day home it wouldn't start. Opti died.
Thought I'd save some money by buying the Chandler.
Put it in, car wouldn't run. Would sputter and was way off in timing.
Checked it again, was installed correctly.
Said f it and bought a AC Delco.
Been running strong ever since.

Its a paper weight in my garage 200 down the drain.
Spend the money and get a AC Delco.
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yea I was figuring that was the case whats the deal with ac delco not making optis any more? wonder why these other compamies that make optis cant get them rite.

My car just feels like it has a weird miss I pulled the plugs to see but there all good and look the same
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I just linked in another thread Summit has AC Delcos for 450.
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Don't bother with Cardone optis either.
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You might want to try www.rockauto.com. I found a Delphi unit for my 1995 Z28 that I would assume is brand new for $290.

DELPHI Part # CZ20003 $289.79

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My Chandler opti pooped out on me after 3k miles. Luckily i was in my driveway when it died.
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AC delco or Delphi...period
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wow I almost bought a cheap one to
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how many miles do taylor wires seem to last I put them on the car about 5 years ago Im just going through trying to figure out what could be wrong
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If they're anything like my old Taylor's they only last a few years. Also depends on how you have them routed, if you have firesleeves or not, etc.

I won't use them again.
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abolute garbage, i bought one for my wifes Z28, it now serves as a yard orniment at the county dump! ac delco or sell the car
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i bought a chandler 3 yrs ago and it runs like a champ. i'll raffle it off after i replace it with a 24x next yr.



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