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Help, Need Opti-spark!

Old Aug 31, 2005 | 05:18 AM
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I have 94' z28 thats been sitting for a month, waiting on an opti, but the guy fell through. Where can i get a nonremanufsctured opti fairlly cheap? Some one said in another thread awhile back that there was a guy in Florida at a dealership that sold vented and nonvented between $2oo and $3oo. I beleive his name was Cromer or something like that, dont really remember. any would be appreciated
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Old Aug 31, 2005 | 06:28 AM
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EBay has brand new GM optis usually for around 180...
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Old Aug 31, 2005 | 08:25 AM
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what about the new one by msd http://www.msdignition.com/2005/2005_9.htm
I couldn't find a price on one, seems like I saw $150 or something like that.
hope this helps.
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Old Aug 31, 2005 | 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by lt1260z
what about the new one by msd http://www.msdignition.com/2005/2005_9.htm
I couldn't find a price on one, seems like I saw $150 or something like that.
hope this helps.
That is just the cap and rotor. It seems everyone thinks MSD made a new Optispark but all they have made is a new cap and rotor.

I believe my parts guy sells the vented opti for around $215 plus shipping. The vent harness is included in that price.

everyone knows Dal

dal slabaugh lockitup@bright.net

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Old Sep 1, 2005 | 05:48 AM
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thanks for the info. I need the intire unit, the car has 74k miles all, no mods, and set out in the rain for two weeks while I drove my 04' dodge 3500. I email Dal, hopefully he can get me a good deal. don't feel like forin out $600 at the local dealers around Cleveland,TX. When I get it running again I'm not going to let it set again until I at least get a garage built.
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Old Sep 1, 2005 | 08:48 AM
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Optispark - $239.00

http://elitesparkplugs.com/Internetspecials.html

I have bought from them and they are very helpful.
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Old Sep 1, 2005 | 08:56 AM
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Sometimes those low-ball prices are only for '95 and up opti's that have the pin drive, not '94 and earlier with spline drive.

I have one out of my '94 that is just over a year old (~5k miles) and my new motor requires a '95+ opti. My previous opti **** itself on Nitro Dave's dyno, so I was in a big hurry and just went to the Chevy dealer and bent over. I think it was $400. Anyway, I will let it go for a lot lower than that. Keep me in mind as a reserve and let me know if these other links don't pan out.
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We've got one brand new GM Optispark left. $300 shipped. Includes a new spline shaft.





If you still need one, I think you'll find this is a great price.
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