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DelTeq vs. LTCC
Teching In
Joined: Jun 2005
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Originally Posted by 96silverram
I don't know if I would call either one better than the other, they are both excellent products and two different ways to arrive at the same end result. If your trying to have two step & timing retard that is very easy to accomplish with the DELTEQ system. It requires a MSD's DIS4 & 4 coil interrupt modules. You can also add the MSD DIS Red Twin tower coils to the DELTEQ setup for a complete bullet-proof setup. Overall, DELTEQ's setup with the MSD stuff will cost a little more than a LTCC with 8 MSD red coils and mounting brackets, but I feel they are both excellent products to accomplish solving a long standing LT1 problem.
Delteq system $640
(includes wires)
MSD 2 tower red coils (4)
MSD DIS4 $450 (timing retard & two step)
MSD coil interrupts (4) $120
(included)
Total: $1370
LTCC $400
Taylor wires (suggested) $70
MSD LS1 red coils (8) $580
LTCC does timing retard & two step
LTCC does not need coil inter-rupt modules
LTCC coil brackets $70 ??
Total: $1120
In an effort to make things comparable I have shown the Delteq system with the additional parts for timing retard & two step. I also have shown both systems as if they were done with money no object to get all the best parts and compare on an equal setting. I'm sure both system could be done for much less, but overall I feel both setups are comparable. If your going bare bones and need the two step & timing retard the LTCC can be done for less money.
Hope this helps, 95 T/A beast has some excellent pics of the DELTEQ setup, as well as myself. I'm sure there will be some great pics of the LTCC to come soon from FATAL LT1.
Here's mine (not completely finished yet. Still installing the MSD DIS4 and the (4) inter-rupt modules)
Delteq system $640
(includes wires)
MSD 2 tower red coils (4)
MSD DIS4 $450 (timing retard & two step)
MSD coil interrupts (4) $120
(included)
Total: $1370
LTCC $400
Taylor wires (suggested) $70
MSD LS1 red coils (8) $580
LTCC does timing retard & two step
LTCC does not need coil inter-rupt modules
LTCC coil brackets $70 ??
Total: $1120
In an effort to make things comparable I have shown the Delteq system with the additional parts for timing retard & two step. I also have shown both systems as if they were done with money no object to get all the best parts and compare on an equal setting. I'm sure both system could be done for much less, but overall I feel both setups are comparable. If your going bare bones and need the two step & timing retard the LTCC can be done for less money.
Hope this helps, 95 T/A beast has some excellent pics of the DELTEQ setup, as well as myself. I'm sure there will be some great pics of the LTCC to come soon from FATAL LT1.
Here's mine (not completely finished yet. Still installing the MSD DIS4 and the (4) inter-rupt modules)
Elitesparkplugs.com sells them for $600 also you can get custom wires like the ones in your pictures
Launching!
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 200
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From: Blaine, MN
So, with either of these systems, would I be able ot finally wash down my engine without worrying about getting the opti wet? Same thing goes for worrying about if my waterpump failed, etc... the real pita things about the opti. Are these issues solved by doing this?
Joined: Nov 2001
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From: LT1 land...the "409" of the 90s!
after going over all the options and coming very close to getting the LTCC I went with the Delteq.
Break Down
NIB Norstar/Aurora Coil pack..................................$134.99 (e-bay constant sale)
Delteq #1032 RADIATOR mounted system..................$349.99 (Pace Performance)
Delteq #4000 Billet Opti cover.................................$95.95 (Pace Performance)
Delteq #5012 Wire set...........................................$44. 25 (Delteq need special set for headers)
Basic Total $625.18 to be back up and running again. It is finding a decent DIS-4 at a fiar price that is killing me! they went up $100 in the last year! Maybe I can get some return from MSD for my dead cap and rotor....we will see!
Break Down
NIB Norstar/Aurora Coil pack..................................$134.99 (e-bay constant sale)
Delteq #1032 RADIATOR mounted system..................$349.99 (Pace Performance)
Delteq #4000 Billet Opti cover.................................$95.95 (Pace Performance)
Delteq #5012 Wire set...........................................$44. 25 (Delteq need special set for headers)
Basic Total $625.18 to be back up and running again. It is finding a decent DIS-4 at a fiar price that is killing me! they went up $100 in the last year! Maybe I can get some return from MSD for my dead cap and rotor....we will see!
Originally Posted by outdooricon
So, with either of these systems, would I be able ot finally wash down my engine without worrying about getting the opti wet? Same thing goes for worrying about if my waterpump failed, etc... the real pita things about the opti. Are these issues solved by doing this?
TECH Apprentice
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 315
Likes: 2
Anyone have any before and after power and gas mileage results? I saw one person in this post some data. I was hoping to see more.
I have never had a single problem with my opti, perhaps since I have not used anything but the stock coil. I'd love to be able to pick up a little more power, since I am about done on the power mods for my car.
I have never had a single problem with my opti, perhaps since I have not used anything but the stock coil. I'd love to be able to pick up a little more power, since I am about done on the power mods for my car.
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I think I am going to go with the deltech. but pace is showing it as unavailable ?
Edit: Just read a thread about there crappy support, so scratch that idea.
Edit: Just read a thread about there crappy support, so scratch that idea.
Last edited by 97LT1; Mar 20, 2008 at 03:05 PM.
Staging Lane
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 92
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From: Montville, NJ
I run the Delteq radiator mount setup, and it runs great. I did have an ICM die on me last year, and that sucker is expensive! I paid through Dal almost 500 bucks for it. Has anyone delt with or contacted Delteq recently?
Nick
Nick
Staging Lane
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 96
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From: San Tan Valley, AZ
i am looking to install the ltcc setup. i have 2 questions, 1 will 6.0l truck coils work or do they have to be ls1 coils, 2nd i have traction controil and would like to mount the coils on the valve covers does anyone know what it takes to relocate the traction control motor assembly.
I think either is a win win, it just depends on your personal needs. I thought about the LTCC MOUNTED ON THE LOWER PART OF THE RADIATOR SUPPORT with a Delteq fancy cap or just replace the opti w/dynaspark III.
95z28:
I've just gone through that with my LTCC. To change to the LS2 coils, you'll need different coil harness plugs and the wiring in the plugs is reversed. Using the LS2 truck coils with the heatsinks won't work due to a lower RPM timing issue. I currently have them on my car and will be swapping to the current LS2/3 D514A coils in today. Cut, shaped and painted the brackets last night.
I've just gone through that with my LTCC. To change to the LS2 coils, you'll need different coil harness plugs and the wiring in the plugs is reversed. Using the LS2 truck coils with the heatsinks won't work due to a lower RPM timing issue. I currently have them on my car and will be swapping to the current LS2/3 D514A coils in today. Cut, shaped and painted the brackets last night.
Job done. Car runs good, better than it did with the LS1 coils. Go for it, you know you wanna.
Nice plug wires, aye? I made 'em!
It's funny how there's a handful of guys on this site who say the LTCC or Deltec systems have no advantage whatsoever over the stock system yet there's so many of us who've seen real improvements. One guy saw like 4 tenths at the track. Some guys are just stuborn, eh? Good, keep that stock system, check out my hood 'cause all you'll see later is my rear.
Nice plug wires, aye? I made 'em!
It's funny how there's a handful of guys on this site who say the LTCC or Deltec systems have no advantage whatsoever over the stock system yet there's so many of us who've seen real improvements. One guy saw like 4 tenths at the track. Some guys are just stuborn, eh? Good, keep that stock system, check out my hood 'cause all you'll see later is my rear.
Last edited by Paul Bell; Aug 29, 2008 at 03:35 PM.
