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    Early 200hp opitimax?

    Alright, what's the pros and cons of the early optimax? I've heard horror stories and great things about the early optis. Thinking about buying a rig with a 99 opti and was wandering if anyone had any input or things to look out for pertaining to this motor? Any help would be wonderful!
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    Might find more info in the 3L forum (what the 200 is).
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    there was a class action suit about the injectors

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    actually good reliable engine not smartcraft capable dual TPS can cause alarms but replacing with new ones seemed to help problem check air injectors to see if has blue or black, blue they have already been replaced black are original but if they lasted this long should be good to go

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    Quote Originally Posted by clearlake outdoors View Post
    there was a class action suit about the injectors
    Not quite accurate...


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