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IM Vacuum Tee Fitting for Vented Optispark Conversion

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#1 ·
I got a MSD optispark which is vented to go on my 94 lt1 motor, but I can't find a 1/8" brass fitting for the intake manifold vacuum lines. Could anyone point me in the right direction?
 
#5 ·
There should be a few ports on the intake, look and see if one is plugged, if so, unplug, buy nipple fitting, win.
 
#4 · (Edited)
cut the line that is already there and put the T into it. Run the new vacuum line to the other side of the T. The second line from the dizzy goes to a "port" in the intake tube. I think you may have to drill a hole in the intake tube for this line. The instructions will tell you where to drill it. I have an aftermarket elbow with a port in it already,that is where I plugged mine into
 
#6 ·
every lt1 on the drivers side has 3 vacuum ports in it. if you had a non-vented opti, there will be a hope with a 1/4NPT pipe plug in it.

that is what you want. a tee is not the best solution.

the opti vent is a vent line, and does not maintain vacuum, it is actually a controlled vacuum leak, so it will reduce vacuum on whatever line you're teeing into.