Engine System Identification

1993 Cadillac Allante V8-281 4.6LSECTION Engine System Identification



Engine VIN Code ID [1] 9 or Y

Engine Displacement Northstar 4.6L (281 cid)

Engine Configuration V8 DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder

Fuel Control System Sequential Multi-port Fuel Injection (SFI)

Ignition System [2] EI/IC/KS

Computer System Powertrain Control Module (PCM)

Remarks:

[1]
The eighth digit of the VIN denotes engine code.


[2] EI - Electronic Ignition (Formerly called Distributorless C3I)
IC - Ignition Control (Formerly called Electronic Spark Timing - EST)
KS - Knock Sensor (Formerly called Electronic Spark Control - ESC).
RENDER: 1.0x

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