Optic-Spark???
05-20-2005, 08:15 PM
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uh.. only a few more steps to install a cam? no, not really. It's about 2 hours of work and a few special tools. it's really not bad at all. There are plenty of guides floating aroind the net that can help you do it, otherwise just have a trusted mechanic do it for you.
05-20-2005, 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by blackbird007
It's a pain in the ***, you might as well do a cam install while your at it cuz it only adds a few more steps.
Its actually pretty easy, just a little time consuming.
05-21-2005, 12:02 AM
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ROFL....not even close to installing a cam.
It's not that difficult and the good thing about it is when you do it yourself, you not only save yourself a good chunk of change but that's a building block of things you now know how to do by yourself.
It's not a PITA, just buy a Chilton's and take your time when you're finished you'll see that it wasn't that hard at all and if you ever have to do it again you'll only get it done that much faster and save yourself that much more money.
It's not that difficult and the good thing about it is when you do it yourself, you not only save yourself a good chunk of change but that's a building block of things you now know how to do by yourself.
It's not a PITA, just buy a Chilton's and take your time when you're finished you'll see that it wasn't that hard at all and if you ever have to do it again you'll only get it done that much faster and save yourself that much more money.
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05-24-2005, 08:51 AM
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It'll prolly take you 6 hours the first time. I am down to 3 hrs after doing it a few times.
Pull off-
serpintine belt
harmonic balancer
tensioner pulley(not nessasary but give you more room to work)
Then drain radiator
remove-
all hoses from water pump
waterpump
dry as much as you can with an old towel
remove-
plug wires
and finally opti-spark
you can't put it in wrong- just line the pin up with the deep slot on the opti. The opti should slide right on up to the block- it it isn't flush with the block you missed the hole- this can be a tedious chore- but you'll get it.
After you get it on flush- just reverse the process.
oh yeah- I drop out my fans too for a lil extra room.
Pull off-
serpintine belt
harmonic balancer
tensioner pulley(not nessasary but give you more room to work)
Then drain radiator
remove-
all hoses from water pump
waterpump
dry as much as you can with an old towel
remove-
plug wires
and finally opti-spark
you can't put it in wrong- just line the pin up with the deep slot on the opti. The opti should slide right on up to the block- it it isn't flush with the block you missed the hole- this can be a tedious chore- but you'll get it.
After you get it on flush- just reverse the process.
oh yeah- I drop out my fans too for a lil extra room.
05-24-2005, 09:04 AM
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Everyone's right, it really isn't all that bad. The annoying part is coolant, it's just plain messy. Seems like whenever coolant's involved, things get annoying 
05-24-2005, 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by ls1charged
does anyone know what an optic spark would cost because i have to do the same thing with my z28?
I think anyone who plans on modding at all and has a busted opti should just get a dynaspark..*drool
05-24-2005, 02:28 PM
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Whatever you do DO NOT GET 1 from Autozone.... get a GM one!!!! I believe you can go to Summit or jegs and get'em.....
Also what is this... http://thunderracing.com/catalog/?ac...vid=4&pcid=263
Also what is this... http://thunderracing.com/catalog/?ac...vid=4&pcid=263
05-24-2005, 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by FIREHAWK #07
Also what is this... http://thunderracing.com/catalog/?ac...vid=4&pcid=263
When it comes down to it, it is still an optispark. If I was in your boat, I would pick up a new GM optispark. Paying an additional $400 for a few extra features is ridiculous. Buy your optispark from Jason Cromer:
Jason Cromer: 877-726-8295
(or 850-243-8826 - direct parts dept ph # - not toll free)
parts@samtaylor.com
Sam Taylor Buick/Cadillac, Ft. Walton Beach, FL
