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Old 04-21-2009, 07:44 PM   #15
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If it can't handle a fine mist, what happens when you drive through a puddle and it splashes up into the engine bay?
Car stops dead in its tracks...been there, done that
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Old 04-22-2009, 09:15 AM   #16
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thats one thing about the LT1 engine is that the distributor is mounted on the lower front of the motor.... one of the worst places possible. and they arent water friendly. which is why I did the LTCC conversion and am now running coil packs.
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Old 04-23-2009, 12:08 PM   #17
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thats one thing about the LT1 engine is that the distributor is mounted on the lower front of the motor.... one of the worst places possible. and they arent water friendly. which is why I did the LTCC conversion and am now running coil packs.[/QUOTE]


What is the LTCC conversion? Coil packs sound a lot better than this opti. Please hip me.
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Old 04-23-2009, 12:15 PM   #18
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Well two weeks ago I went through a big puddle of water and she kept on Trucking. However, with this recent downpour and now the opti acting up,I wont be trying that again.
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Old 04-23-2009, 12:19 PM   #19
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I've seen that alot lately most of the time it's the wires are wet next time it's wet out try a hair dryer on the wires. if thats it change em.
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Old 04-23-2009, 07:26 PM   #20
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thats one thing about the LT1 engine is that the distributor is mounted on the lower front of the motor.... one of the worst places possible. and they arent water friendly. which is why I did the LTCC conversion and am now running coil packs.

What is the LTCC conversion? Coil packs sound a lot better than this opti. Please hip me.

http://www.bailey-eng.com/

http://www.lingenfelter.com/mm5/merc...egory_Code=C51



I'm currently running the MBA billet fuel rail covers in my setup (you can see a shot of what they look like on bailey's site), but I am planning on getting rid of them as I wont be able to use them when I finish the eaton supercharger install.

the overall setup can get costly if you buy everything brand new. I bought my LTCC box from a friend along with the FRC's with brackets, then bought a set of coil packs online along with a set of custom spark plug wires as well.

there is another alternative, but the site is blocked from me at work, so I will look for it tomorrow before I go into work.
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Old 04-24-2009, 06:37 AM   #21
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Yup the OptiCrap on my vette is dying again. I am saving for another right now.

I rigged my waterpump so that it's ez to replace the wp gaskets when doing the opti job.(used sealant only on the pump side so the gasket is not sticking to the block when you remove it).
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Yup the OptiCrap on my vette is dying again. I am saving for another right now.

I rigged my waterpump so that it's ez to replace the wp gaskets when doing the opti job.(used sealant only on the pump side so the gasket is not sticking to the block when you remove it).
where did you buy your opti from? what brand?

and to daddyseth,
http://www.eficonnection.com/eficonnection/default.aspx
here's the other option that is out there for a LONG TERM fix for the opti.
you can always switch to an LS1 pcm and run coils that way as well but its pricey.
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another thing I just thought of.... is to convert to a Megasquirt setup and build your own computer.

http://www.bgsoflex.com/megasquirt.html
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Or just do what I did, sell it and buy an LS1
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Or just do what I did, sell it and buy an LS1

LS1's are boring tho.
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LS1's are boring tho.
LOL

anyway ...
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ltcc conversion on an LT1
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