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FAQ:
Q: What are the symptoms of a bad Vortec Spider injectors?
A: Symptoms of Bad Vortec Spider Injectors 1 Misfire engine codes (P0400-P0406 and P0300 codes) 2 Long starting, hard cranking 3 Poor idle and running at low-rpm’s, but fine at high rpm’s
Q: What is a spider Vortec engine?
A: The L35 and LF6 Vortec engines from the mid-90’s to early 2000’s had a “central port injection” setup which is known as the “spider”. The spider system uses a central pump with 6 tubes connected to it that lead to each of the 4.3L vortec cylinders.
Q: What are the problems with a 4L Vortec engine?
A: 1. 4.3L Vortec ICV and TPS Failure The idle control valve (“ICV”) and throttle position sensors (“TPS”) are prone to failure on all 4.3 engines, which can result in poor idling, engine stalling, bad acceleration, and other low-rpm running problems.
Q: How does the Vortec central sequential fuel injection system work?
A: The Vortec Central Sequential Fuel Injection system utilizes a unique fuel injector for each cylinder. The injector coil is located in the central ‘spider’ with a tube sending the injected fuel to a poppet nozzle in the port of each cylinder. These poppet nozzles require >45psi fuel pressure to open when working properly.