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Nov 10, 2019 | 10:46 PM

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We have AIP Optisparks if you need one.

We have our Christmas Holiday Sale going on Until January 2 2020! Save On OptiSparks!

https://www.saccitycorvette.com/HolidayC4Opti.html

Restore spark to your LT1/LT4 motor with this BRAND NEW Distributor from AIP Electronics
Restore spark to your LT1/LT4 motor with this BRAND NEW Distributor from AIP Electronics
This Distributor EXCEEDS OEM specification and comes 100% complete with everything needed including a new Optispark wiring harness.
(Note: Harness may not fit all applications and you may have to use your original harness.) Our AIP LT1 Optical Encoder is temp rated at 330°
and produces an accurate timing reference signal up to 8000 RPM, exceeding the OEM Mitsubishi encoder used in the AC Delco factory LT1 distributors.
This is most likely the best aftermarket LT1/LT4 distributor you will ever come across. Uses AIP's own Mitsubishi Specification Optical Encoder
for the most accurate/dependable LT1 Distributor yet.
We have negotiated with AIP and starting 12/01/2015 AIP Optisparks purchased through SacCityCorvette come with a 2 Year Replacement Warranty!
Must be purchased through SacCityCorvette to receive this 2 yr warranty!
Newly updated Vented $189.95
Non Vented $180.95
http://www.saccitycorvette.com/AIPOptiSpark.html

Here's whats new for the Vented Opti!
Revised Upper and Lower Rubber Gaskets with increased sealing surface
-Thread Lock Compound pre-applied to rotor and sensor mounting screws
-Coated EMI Shield
-Revised Laser Cut Shutter Disc for improved timing accuracy
-Revised Mitsubishi-Spec optical sensor
-Precision Japanese Ball Bearing
Photos of the new updated Vented AIP Optispark (cap colors vary)

NON VENTED OPTI

Non Vented Sensor

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Nov 11, 2019 | 04:16 AM

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So a brand new vented opti $189.95?

Nov 11, 2019 | 01:36 PM

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So a brand new vented opti $189.95?

Hi Rob,
Yes that is correct and that is for AIP's new updated version. It also comes with a 2 yr warranty.
Thank you,
Christian

Nov 11, 2019 | 02:46 PM

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As long as this thing holds up like a stock or Delphi I'm all for it. For now I still have my 23 year old factory stock one as a backup. I cringe at the day I have to rely on a disaster Chinese piece of crap knockoff.

Nov 11, 2019 | 11:49 PM

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Hi,
Wow! That's great that you got 23 yrs on your factory opti.
We have had a good success rate with AIP Opti's, thats why we sell them. And they have a decent warranty (2 yrs). We don't want to sell anything that would give us a bad name.
We are told that the upgrades that the new AIP vented units have are to improve reliability even more.

This is what they updated.
Revised Upper and Lower Rubber Gaskets with increased sealing surface
-Thread Lock Compound pre-applied to rotor and sensor mounting screws
-Coated EMI Shield
-Revised Laser Cut Shutter Disc for improved timing accuracy
-Revised Mitsubishi-Spec optical sensor
-Precision Japanese Ball Bearing

Thank you,
Christian

Nov 12, 2019 | 06:15 AM

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I'm just curious you have stated that this is a revised Mitsubishi spec optical sensor. Is it a true Mitsubishi sensor or aftermarket? If so where is it made?

It was my understanding years ago that the problem with most of the aftermarket units was the high failure rate of the aftermarket optical sensors. It's why I went to a 24x system. Had the aftermarket been as good as the OEM I would have stuck with the opti. That said my opti was still working when I removed it. I just figured it was easier to install the 24x system while the engine was out. So my opti was 24 years old and had 160k on it.

Nov 12, 2019 | 09:41 AM

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Hi,
Wow! That's great that you got 23 yrs on your factory opti.

Oh no.. it was taken out of service after about 90K. Replaced it with a new unit some years ago just because, but still have it just in case.

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Nov 13, 2019 | 03:36 PM

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Hi,
The sensor is not a Mitsubishi sensor. It is more like a replica/copy made to the Mitsubishi specs. AIP says it is made over seas.

Thanks
Christian

So in other words it's made in China.

Nov 13, 2019 | 05:11 PM

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So in other words it's made in China.

Hi Rob,
There's a good chance of that or Taiwan, not sure. They say it has Japan bearings.

Thanks
Christian

Nov 13, 2019 | 10:25 PM

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Does AIP = All Ignition optisparks?

Nov 28, 2019 | 11:04 PM

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Does AIP = All Ignition optisparks?

wouldn't that be AIO?

Nov 29, 2019 | 11:39 PM

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Hi,
It is AIP Electronics. Not sure what AIP stands for.

Thanks
Christian

Dec 6, 2019 | 01:59 AM

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If you need a Opti, now is the time to save during our Christmas sale!
www.saccitycorvette.com/HolidayC4Opti.html

Dec 6, 2019 | 10:33 AM

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so the non vented doesnt have these upgrades? no japan bearing either?

Dec 6, 2019 | 07:15 PM

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so the non vented doesnt have these upgrades? no japan bearing either?

We have not heard when they will update the Non Vented Opti's. The existing non vented have been pretty good.

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Dec 20, 2019 | 08:12 PM

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If you need a Opti, you can save a few bucks during our Christmas/New Years sale!

https://www.saccitycorvette.com/HolidaySale.html

Dec 24, 2019 | 05:51 PM

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Merry Christmas everyone from SacCityCorvette!

Dec 24, 2019 | 09:43 PM

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Does AIP = All Ignition optisparks?

All Ignition Products was their original name. Their original opti replacements years ago practically sparked a class action lawsuit from LT1 owners because their customer service and product was so bad. Hoping for everyone that they are better, now.

Dec 25, 2019 | 02:35 AM

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Hi shbox,
Not sure how long ago that was, must have been before we started selling them, and we have been selling them for several years. We have had good reliability with them, that is why we sell them and have been able to get an extended 2 year warranty on them through AIP.
We sell a lot of them and of course there have been failures just as there are with all Optisparks, even the MSD Optis. If its the same company you speak of, they must have made major changes, because they good service now or we would not deal with them or any
company that might make us look bad.
Merry Christmas!