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Tune-Up - V6: Distributor

The 2.8L (VIN S, W or 9) engines are equipped with the C(3)I ignition system. This system uses: a 3-coil module along with a crankshaft reluctor and a block mounted magnetic sensor instead of a distributor.

The 3.0L MFI (VIN L) and 3.8L SFI (VIN C, 3 and 7) engines are equipped with C(3)I ignition. The system uses a 3-coil module with crankshaft and camshaft sensors in place of a distributor.

Models that use a distributor are equipped with the High Energy Ignition (HEI) system with Electronic Spark Timing (EST).

Fig 1: 2.8L (VIN S) Firing Order
G109667
Fig 2: 2.8L (VIN W) Firing Order
G50G16218
Fig 3: 3.0L MFI & 3.8L SFI Firing Order
G5664
Fig 4: 3.8L "3800" Firing Order
G200542
Fig 5: 4.3L TBI Firing Order & Timing Marks
G3897