Question for Joe Lucia and Our Engine Experts>What else-Optispark System

[Larry E.]

For the owners(Me Included) of the above system we all know this was the "Achilles Heel" for that LT1.
The LT1 at that time had a lot going for it with its sequencial intake system providing good hood clearance and
good throttle response. Question: If one wanted to R&R that system with another system and still work with the car provided what
would one do? The way the engine sits (set back) there is no room in the back to provide the standard distributor
as we all know. I guess this question would be the best>What would Chevrolet done different if it knew the problem
before hand with the technology at that time?? Distributor in front like the NASCAR RO7?? But that presents problems also with tight quarters.
Idea's?? Thanks in advance--Larry

[Joe L.]

Re: Question for Joe Lucia and Our Engine Experts>What else-Optispark System

For the owners(Me Included) of the above system we all know this was the "Achilles Heel" for that LT1.
The LT1 at that time had a lot going for it with its sequencial intake system providing good hood clearance and
good throttle response. Question: If one wanted to R&R that system with another system and still work with the car provided what
would one do? The way the engine sits (set back) there is no room in the back to provide the standard distributor
as we all know. I guess this question would be the best>What would Chevrolet done different if it knew the problem
before hand with the technology at that time?? Distributor in front like the NASCAR RO7?? But that presents problems also with tight quarters.
Idea's?? Thanks in advance--Larry

Larry------


Trying to make a conversion such as you suggest would create far more problems than it would solve. In my opinion, any such conversion, even if it were physically possible, would produce "terrifying" results.

[Keith B.]

Re: Question for Joe Lucia and Our Engine Experts>What else-Optispark System

There is a conversion on the market that lets you use LS based coil packs. Search the Corvette Forum.

https://www.eficonnection.com/home/category/engine-hardware/crank-and-cam-signal-kits/efi-58x-product-line

[Joe L.]

Re: Question for Joe Lucia and Our Engine Experts>What else-Optispark System

There is a conversion on the market that lets you use LS based coil packs. Search the Corvette Forum.

https://www.eficonnection.com/home/c...x-product-line

Keith-------


I wouldn't touch that conversion with a 10 foot pole. It might be OK for use in a hot rod using a Gen II small block but I wouldn't even considering using it for a 1992-96 Corvette with LT1/LT4. Among other reasons, I don't think the conversion would be emissions legal.

[Chris S.]

Re: Question for Joe Lucia and Our Engine Experts>What else-Optispark System

MSD makes a crank trigger system that could replace the OPTI
I looked at it to replace the OPTI in my SS