Have you ever wondered why GM, Ford, and Chrysler converted from distributors to distributorless ignition systems (DIS)? Sure, they eliminated the whirling mechanical device that spins a rotor that ...
Newer engines like as the Coyote, LS, and G3 Hemi have an ignition coil for each cylinder. This modern approach is called "coil near plug" or CNP, and it replaces the distributor with eight small ...
The L8B is a powertrain system produced by General Motors for use in pickup trucks and SUVs. The system is based around the 5.3L L83 engine and two components: The 5.3L L83 V-8 engine is mated to a ...
The 1992 Corvette LT1 marked a turning point for Chevrolet’s venerable small block, taking a layout that dated back to the 1950s and dragging it into the electronic, emissions‑conscious 1990s. Instead ...
The morphing of state-of-the-art electronics into today's performance vehicles keeps getting better all the time. And in case you're confused as to what magazine you're reading, we're not referring to ...
No Ford engine project is complete without a properly functioning ignition system. This system has the important job of delivering the spark to the required cylinder at precisely the right time. Any ...
While the 5.3L LS4 V8 was the first car engine to feature Active Fuel Management (cylinder deactivation) technology, it was not Flex Fuel capable and did not have variable valve timing. As mentioned, ...