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Old 10-13-2024, 06:35 PM   #1
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Default Re: LT1 Opti spark question

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We unplugged the opti spark and are just using the crank trigger. The opti is just a cap and rotor function now.
Yes, it will be batch fire only which isn't bad. It will still run pretty well.
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Old 10-14-2024, 09:48 AM   #2
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Yes, it will be batch fire only which isn't bad. It will still run pretty well.
Tuners, and racers have debated the Batch fire verse Sequential fire for years. IMO, for all the expense and sometimes hassle to get the cam sync operational is just not worth it. Run batch fire and be done with it. Cam Sync's are mandatory for Coil on Plug applications, but if your car has a distributor/rotor w/MSD box I'd save your dough. For one thing, it's something else to mess up and cost you a round. Another thing is, for the novice, an ill operating cam sync system can be a bitch to diagnose.
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Tuners, and racers have debated the Batch Fire verse Sequential fire for years. IMO, for all the expense and sometimes hassle to get the cam sync operational it's just not worth it. Just run batch fire and be done with it. Cam Sync's are mandatory for Coil on Plug applications, but if your car has a distributor/rotor w/MSD box I'd save your dough. For one thing, it's just something else to mess up and cost you a round. Another thing is, for the novice, an ill operating cam sync system can be a bitch to diagnose.
You are right about it being a bit difficult and complex. We went through it and took all the steps we felt necessary to tune it properly. It definitely made a difference on our cars and we wouldn't go back to batch fire.

Of course, we also run Open Loop/Alpha A. That is another point of contention for some.
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