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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 03:12 PM
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I just got my Accel opti today for X-mas
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 03:34 PM
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i have heard they are junk... but it could be just the luck of the draw...
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 03:47 PM
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do a search there are a lot bad reports about them I was going to get 1 myself but i will probably just go with the GMPP 1 for now.
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Well, I hope it works. I talk to some one at the track that was running one, and he side he love his.
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 03:53 PM
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Will summit take it back?I will just get the MSD,if there no good
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 04:24 PM
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I don't think anything can be worse than the stock
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 05:44 PM
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to be honest... stock isnt that bad... but i have heard of these accels failing quickly...
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 06:31 PM
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but i have heard of these accels failing quickly...
Whats new? Its an opti regardless lol.

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So what would be the best one from experience or testimony? I was thinking of using the accel too, the msd would be nice but thats a little pricey, unless its garunteed to last a long time. Msd also has just a cap and rotor too don't they?
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ive always heard and shops always suggest to use the gm ac delco replacement...if they are so good then why do the **** up all the time...lol.. if i was to buy a new one i think i might try the msd...and why not, they always made good stuff and are known for that stuff...
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New GM opti here. I still believe Ed wright is on a Stock Opti. 513rwhp and turns a 9.95 with it @ over 130mph. Why not use a new stock one. Just me
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Old Dec 26, 2006 | 11:28 AM
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The MSD cap/rotor kit is only about $130 and cures many of the evils of the stock opti.
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I have the MSD billet opti and it works great. I also have the MSD coil, 6al, and plug wires..
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anyone have an accel opti on one of there cars?
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I have one. It works fine . No problems. Got it from summit. Smooth acceleration. great price. I havent had any problem and i make 645 at the motor. On the bottle.
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I have one. It works fine . No problems. Got it from summit. Smooth acceleration. great price. I havent had any problem and i make 645 at the motor. On the bottle.

I am going to put the accel opti on this week,Wish me luck
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Old Dec 28, 2006 | 05:17 PM
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I'm all about a stock Opti. And I'm not scared to admit to it. I've heard and seen photos of failed aftermarket Opti's. I'll switch over to a coil pack ignition as soon as my current Opti's luck runs out.
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