Chevrolet Vortec V6 (262) EFI Distributor - Black

Direct-Replacement EFI Distributor for the 1996–2007 GM Vortec 4300 4.3L V6

If your 1996–2007 Chevrolet S-10, Blazer, Astro, GMC Sonoma, Jimmy, or Safari is showing signs of a failing distributor — rough idle, misfires, erratic timing, or hard starts — this TSP Vortec 4300 distributor is engineered as a direct-replacement unit for the computer-controlled EFI distributor used in GM's 90° V6 4.3L / 262 CID applications from 1996 through 2007.

Unlike earlier 4.3L V6 distributors, the Vortec 4300 generation uses a crab-style female terminal connector and a computer-controlled advance system that integrates directly with the factory ECM. This distributor is built to those exact specifications — magnetic pick-up trigger, computer-controlled advance, crab-style female connector — so it installs without wiring modifications, connector adapters, or ECM reprogramming on compatible applications.

The machined aluminum housing and steel gear are built for long-term durability. No ignition box is required. An external coil is needed and is not included. Verify distributor gear material compatibility with your camshaft before installation — the steel gear is most compatible with cast iron hydraulic and solid flat-tappet camshafts.

 

Applications
Designed for the GM 90° V6 — 4.3L / 262 CID Vortec 4300 — in 1996–2007 EFI applications. Confirmed common vehicle applications include Chevrolet S-10, Blazer, and Astro; GMC Sonoma, Jimmy, and Safari. Functions as a direct replacement for the factory computer-controlled distributor used in these EFI-equipped trucks and vans. Not compatible with pre-1996 4.3L V6 applications, which use a different terminal connector and advance system.

COMPATIBLE WITH
GM 90° V6 — VORTEC 4300 (EFI)
• 4.3 L / 262 in³ commonly referred to as Vortec 4300

NOTES
• Direct factory replacement for computer-controlled distributor in 1996–2007 Vortec 4300 V6 applications.
• Not compatible with pre-1996 TBI or carbureted 4.3L V6 applications (different distributor required).
• Not compatible with 2008 and newer Vortec 4300 applications (coil-near-plug ignition, no distributor).
• Requires factory EFI and PCM — not for carbureted or standalone ignition conversions.
• Steel distributor gear — verify compatibility with camshaft material before installation.

COMMON VEHICLE APPLICATIONS
Chevrolet S-10 (1996–2004)
Chevrolet Blazer / S-10 Blazer (1996–2005)
Chevrolet Astro (1996–2005)
Chevrolet C/K 1500 / 2500 (1996–1999)
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (1999–2007)
Chevrolet Express 1500 / 2500 (1996–2007)
GMC Sonoma (1996–2004)
GMC Jimmy (1996–2005)
GMC Safari (1996–2005)
GMC C/K 1500 / 2500 (1996–1999)
GMC Sierra 1500 (1999–2007)
GMC Savana 1500 / 2500 (1996–2007)
Oldsmobile Bravada (1996–2001)

SPECIFICATIONS
Trigger Type: Magnetic Pick-Up
Advance Type: Computer-Controlled
Color: Black
Terminal Gender: Crab-Style Female
Mechanical Tach Drive: No
Slip Collar: No
Coil Included: No
Coil Type: External
Housing Material: Machined Aluminum
Gear Material: Steel
Ignition Box Required: No
Marine Use: No
Cylinders: 6