optispark replacement
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quick kinda noob question but my optispark is pretty much blown on my friends 94 z28. so if he got an msd ignition kit instead of a new optispark distributor would that replace it?
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I think the most common problem with the optis is the cap and rotor being bad so MSD does make a cap and rotor kit but it's unclear as to whether or not he purchased that. This could be what you are talking about:
http://www.msdignition.com/2005/2005_9.htm
http://www.msdignition.com/2005/2005_9.htm
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you have to keep the opti because of the optical sensor in it, you can do a coil per conversion but they are kinda pricey and dont always give the best results. if you dont have a radical motor then i say your best bet would be to just put a new opti on or if you have alot of money to spend you can get a daynatech opti. make sure you dont have any oil leaks from the timing chain cover when you replace it as well, that can ruin a opti.
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Is there any possible way to check the opti without it being on the car. Wouldnt think there is but hey i figured id post it. Would suck to put the car back together then find out the opti **** on me. Between the waterpump and the timing something possibly could have gotten on it.
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Originally Posted by Fade2blk500
Go ahead and put it together. It isn't much work to put an opti on at all. Couple hours max, unless a waterpump bolt breaks off then your just f'd in the butt
this is very true
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