Are optispark replacements/coil conversions worth the hassle/money?

[SlipStreamZ28]

Pretty much what the title asks, Stuff like the Deltec or LTCC coil conversion. and/or MSD Optispark or Dynaspark aftermarket replacements.

What kind of horsepower gains can I expect? (Just kidding)

Also I dont think I have any optispark problems but I have never changed the cap and rotor set and I was wondering if thats something I should do?

[JoeliusZ28]

if i can give you any advice about the opti- if it aint broke DONT EVEN TOUCH IT. I dont care if its no longer visible underneath grease and grime - working? leave it alone

ive read that delteqs still use the core components of the opti, so im not sure what the benefit is. vented optis really arent that bad contrary to popular belief. it was the non-vented ones that had problems.

[SlipStreamZ28]

Fair enough, but is there any benifit to changing out the cap and rotor or should I just leave that alone as well?

[shawnc16]

If its running like shit.. and you havent changed the cap n rotor.. yes theres a benefit. I cant see spending all that money on the conversion.. for the longevity sure it would be great.

[SlipStreamZ28]

To the best of my knowledge its running fine ( knock on fiberglass) I just figured the car has about 140k on it and the original cap and rotor and with any other car when you do a tune up you replace the cap and rotor. I guess the opti is a different animal though.

[SlyStoner421]

I know you said if theres nothing wrong with it dont touch it but what if i decided to buy just a MSD coil, is it worth the 50bucks?

[awp944]

I have a 94 Z28...When i pull the motor alls i have to do to upgrade the nonvented to the vented optispark is the cam right??

[02redz28]

WOOT for coil on ignition!