Opti - API or Chandler?
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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.
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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...
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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.
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.
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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.