Opti - API or Chandler?
09-18-2014, 12:27 AM
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Opti - API or Chandler? So I need to replace my opti, I was told by a sponsor on the corvette forum they have a API opti that is rated to 8000RPM and a USA made sensor. I found the API website, they don't even seem to list the non vented Opti for sale and have not replied to my email asking about it.
Then I remembered Chandlers, Can't find any recent input on him. most of its from 2010-2012, Want to see if the quality has gone up/down or stayed the same.
Any suggestions? Can't spend $300+ on a opti right now.
Then I remembered Chandlers, Can't find any recent input on him. most of its from 2010-2012, Want to see if the quality has gone up/down or stayed the same.
Any suggestions? Can't spend $300+ on a opti right now.
09-18-2014, 03:32 PM
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I have a Chandler with heavy duty rotor. No problems yet..
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09-19-2014, 08:18 AM
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MSD. I would try to find a used one, or even a non working unit. I was able to send mine into MSD for a full rebuild. New updated optical sensor, cap,rotor etc. IIRC, it was about $150. with shipping both ways...
09-19-2014, 05:24 PM
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neither of the two you note
a "new" Delphi is around $280 from rockauto.com
if you need to go cheap....than a opti from Skip White is an option. Have no direct experience with them but have heard some using with + results.
The $59 though .....may mean you are getting what you pay for
http://www.skipwhiteperformance.com/...x?Item=6507-LT
neither of the two you note
a "new" Delphi is around $280 from rockauto.com
if you need to go cheap....than a opti from Skip White is an option. Have no direct experience with them but have heard some using with + results.
The $59 though .....may mean you are getting what you pay for
http://www.skipwhiteperformance.com/...x?Item=6507-LT
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I ordered the chandler, iv read mostly positive reviews about it and as late as 2013 I found a post on corvetteforums showing off the insides of one. Wish me luck in the opti gamble! I was seriously looking at MS3 kits but would rather just get the car back together.
09-23-2014, 04:26 PM
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Not sure how these rumors get started, but there has been some confusion over the years with the Deltec stuff (which I believe is gone).
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you are right, sorry for the confusion! i knew there was another company that has a similar kit and i just couldn't think of it.
ill keep you in mind now, thanks.
ill keep you in mind now, thanks.
09-24-2014, 04:06 PM
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I have a Chandler unit on my Vette and on my old Caprice. Both have been bulletproof. I would definitely get a Chandler opti again. It was under $100! Also I'm pretty sure the Delco/Delphi AKA "OEM" replacement optis don't even use the good Mitsubishi optical sensor anymore so as far as I'm concerned its just as crappy as a BWD unit. Good price and they carry a year warranty, I think you can get longer warranties too if you pay a little more. I'm happy with the Chandler optis.