Common questions

What kind of Cap does Optispark distributor use?

What kind of Cap does Optispark distributor use?

Our Optispark distributor cap has a ventilation port cast into it with high quality brass terminals and high voltage distribution straps. The brass tipped rotor of each unit is secured with Loctite, assembled, and then tested for leakage.

What is the Opti Spark distributor on a corvette?

This new Opti-Spark distributor was supposed to be the greatest thing since GM did away with ignition points. Instead there was an internal mistake and the Opti-Spark caused Corvette owners a tremendous amount of aggravation. One of the goals was to control spark scatter during transient maneuvers, such as acceleration.

Where is the LT1 Opti Spark distributor located?

IMG002: This is the Opti-Spark distributor cap. You can easily see how far the terminals are from each other. This greatly improved the low speed performance of the new LT1 engine. At least until the whole distributor failed. IMG003: This assembly hides directly behind your water pump and almost directly under the thermostat housing.

Who is the only company that sells Opti Spark?

Petris Enterprises is the only firm that sells the Opti-Spark with all the upgrades. They actually use a flow through ventilation system that circulates air through the distributor cap. I’ve never heard of anyone having a problem with their units. Petris Enterprises’ Optispark unit is equipped with a Mitsubishi-Grade optical sensor module.

What kind of distributor is the Optispark on a corvette?

Optispark is the distributor that was installed on all late model LT1’s and LT4’s. This distributor was installed on : 1992 – 1996 LT1/LT4 Corvettes (Y-Body) 1993 – 1997 LT1/LT4 Camaro’s, Trans Ams (F-Body) 1994 – 1996 Fleetwood (D-Body) 1994 – 1996 Impala, Caprice, Roadmaster (B-Body) The concept of the Optispark was a great idea.

When did Optispark come out on a Camaro?

Optispark is the distributor that was installed on all late model LT1’s. and LT4’s. This distributor was installed on : 1992 – 1996. LT1/LT4 Corvettes (Y-Body) 1993 – 1997 LT1/LT4 Camaro’s, Trans Ams. (F-Body)

When did the Optispark come out on the Impala?

1993 – 1997 LT1/LT4 Camaro’s, Trans Ams (F-Body) 1994 – 1996 Fleetwood (D-Body) 1994 – 1996 Impala, Caprice, Roadmaster (B-Body) The concept of the Optispark was a great idea. It allowed for very accurate control of the spark to each plug.

What was the idea of the Optispark distributor?

This distributor was installed on : The concept of the Optispark was a great idea. It allowed for very accurate control of the spark to each plug. The cap was the LED/disc setup. There were 2 LED’s that controlled the spark and timing of the engine.

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Ruth Doyle