**New Performance Optispark for your LT1/LT4!**
03-24-2013, 12:34 AM
#23
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Under the brass terminals of the cap and rotor is an extremely accurate hall effect pickup which never requires adjustment.
I've had about three Opti's apart and I haven't seen a hall effect module in any of them. (They all had two optical sensors. One low res for cylinder selection and one high res for advance and retard of timing.) I wonder if this is really an accurate statement or advertising babble from somebody that doesn't have a clue what they're talking about?
I've had about three Opti's apart and I haven't seen a hall effect module in any of them. (They all had two optical sensors. One low res for cylinder selection and one high res for advance and retard of timing.) I wonder if this is really an accurate statement or advertising babble from somebody that doesn't have a clue what they're talking about?
03-25-2013, 01:43 PM
#24
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Under the brass terminals of the cap and rotor is an extremely accurate hall effect pickup which never requires adjustment.
I've had about three Opti's apart and I haven't seen a hall effect module in any of them. (They all had two optical sensors. One low res for cylinder selection and one high res for advance and retard of timing.) I wonder if this is really an accurate statement or advertising babble from somebody that doesn't have a clue what they're talking about?
I've had about three Opti's apart and I haven't seen a hall effect module in any of them. (They all had two optical sensors. One low res for cylinder selection and one high res for advance and retard of timing.) I wonder if this is really an accurate statement or advertising babble from somebody that doesn't have a clue what they're talking about?
I'm sure other posters would like to know the answer to this too.
03-25-2013, 05:42 PM
#25
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Under the brass terminals of the cap and rotor is an extremely accurate hall effect pickup which never requires adjustment.
I've had about three Opti's apart and I haven't seen a hall effect module in any of them. (They all had two optical sensors. One low res for cylinder selection and one high res for advance and retard of timing.) I wonder if this is really an accurate statement or advertising babble from somebody that doesn't have a clue what they're talking about?
I've had about three Opti's apart and I haven't seen a hall effect module in any of them. (They all had two optical sensors. One low res for cylinder selection and one high res for advance and retard of timing.) I wonder if this is really an accurate statement or advertising babble from somebody that doesn't have a clue what they're talking about?
And we will post pictures so you can see how the quality of the internals look.Thanks
Christian
03-25-2013, 05:43 PM
#26
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03-25-2013, 11:42 PM
#27
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Thanks to you Christian for the information and getting back to us.
I know I'll be waiting to see the answer and hoping this turns out to be a good quality opti.
It would be great to find a quality opti for a great price. If it turns out so, I'll buy one just to keep around as a spare.
I know I'll be waiting to see the answer and hoping this turns out to be a good quality opti.
It would be great to find a quality opti for a great price. If it turns out so, I'll buy one just to keep around as a spare.
04-02-2013, 03:03 PM
#28
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Here is what we found out about the ProComp OptiSpark.
It is not a hall effect pickup. It is a optical eye like a standard GM Optispark.
It is not is made from billet aluminum. It looks like a cast housing that has machining done to it, like the factory GM housing.
Some have red caps and rotors and some are black. They don't give a choice, its just a surprise. The quality looks real good. Even though its not billet or hall effect, over all for the money, it looks like its worth it. The one in our 97 Super charged LT1 Camaro was working good. Until the other day the Supercharger blew up.
Here are some Pictures of a new ProComp OptiSpark..
It is not a hall effect pickup. It is a optical eye like a standard GM Optispark.
It is not is made from billet aluminum. It looks like a cast housing that has machining done to it, like the factory GM housing.
Some have red caps and rotors and some are black. They don't give a choice, its just a surprise. The quality looks real good. Even though its not billet or hall effect, over all for the money, it looks like its worth it. The one in our 97 Super charged LT1 Camaro was working good. Until the other day the Supercharger blew up.
Here are some Pictures of a new ProComp OptiSpark..
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04-03-2013, 08:16 PM
#30
Burning Brakes
Under the brass terminals of the cap and rotor is an extremely accurate hall effect pickup which never requires adjustment.
I've had about three Opti's apart and I haven't seen a hall effect module in any of them. (They all had two optical sensors. One low res for cylinder selection and one high res for advance and retard of timing.) I wonder if this is really an accurate statement or advertising babble from somebody that doesn't have a clue what they're talking about?
I've had about three Opti's apart and I haven't seen a hall effect module in any of them. (They all had two optical sensors. One low res for cylinder selection and one high res for advance and retard of timing.) I wonder if this is really an accurate statement or advertising babble from somebody that doesn't have a clue what they're talking about?
If the factory says it's a hall effect switch, then...
04-04-2013, 07:14 PM
#31
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Just changed the Opti out on my '96 this past weekend...while referring to the FSM I noticed something interesting. Page 6-246, under Distributor Disassemble, Paragraph 5, is the quote - Do not get cleaning agents on the hall effect switch. Premature failure of the switch may occur.
If the factory says it's a hall effect switch, then...
If the factory says it's a hall effect switch, then...
We broke open a opti module a couple months ago and it looked like little red lazer type things in it. Not magnetic pickups. Why do the call it OptisSpark? Optical? I don't know what to make of it.
But from what I saw it looks like a optical system.
04-05-2013, 07:50 PM
#33
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I know you were just sharing what the book says.Phat98. That is weird that the book would say that.
That is weird that the book would say that.
04-18-2013, 12:25 AM
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water pump & opti
well my water pump on my 96 LT1 went fast and big time, going to change it. After pulling the pump looking at my opti its soaked to the bone, n covered with anti optispark freeze lol. Well with a lot of other things going on right now, Im going to order one of these I Can't beat the price once its in I'll post pics and let everyone know how it go's..
pastamike
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04-22-2013, 12:34 PM
#35
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Hi Mike,
I think you'll be happy with it. So far, no complaints.
I think you'll be happy with it. So far, no complaints.
Last edited by SacCityCorvette; 04-22-2013 at 01:13 PM.
08-13-2013, 03:29 AM
#37
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Hey everybody, We have one of ProComp Opti's on our turbo Camaro with a msd box and blaster coil which is know to burn out optisparks and our is still going strong!!!
Matt
Matt
08-19-2013, 09:40 PM
#38
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We offer more products then we have advertised on the forum and our website. Email or pm us with what your looking for and we will get back to you with quotes and do our best to save you some money
Thanks,
Matthew
Thanks,
Matthew
08-30-2013, 05:16 PM
#40
Race Director
Hope your business is doing well because I like seeing this kind of aftermarket support for the C4s.
I replaced mine before I knew about your Opti. I hope I don't have to do it again
but if I do I'll give you a shout.
I replaced mine before I knew about your Opti. I hope I don't have to do it again
but if I do I'll give you a shout.