Ignition System: Application and ID

1989 Oldsmobile Delta 88 V6-3800 3.8LSECTION Application and ID
Engine VIN Code I.D. [1] C

Engine Displacement 3.8L (231 cid/3800 cc)

Engine Configuration V-6 SOHC Transverse

Fuel System Sequential Fuel Injection (SFI)

Ignition System Computer Controlled Coil Ignition W/Electronic Spark Control & Electronic Spark Timing (C3I-ESC-EST)

Computer System Electronic Control Module (ECM)

Remarks:

[1]
The eighth digit of the VIN denotes engine code.
RENDER: 1.0x

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