Ok, long title aside. I've recently been having problems with one of my injector plugs popping loose going over potholes.
I know what the problem is and how to fix it but since it runs decent when this happens I'm wondering if anybody knows if each injector supplies only 4 cylinders or if there is a crossover in the stock manifold at all?
The curiosity in me began two weeks ago when it first happened and I was able to limp home (about 2 miles) easily and found the problem after getting home. The coolant temp didn't move, the engine ran regular but weak, literally like a 4-banger but with extra drag. I was still able to get up to 55mph with a 5 speed.
So now, I've started wondering if the manifold is actually separated between injectors, if I could do an 'on command' cylinder de-activation like newer trucks to save gas when cruising?
Also, before anybody asks, I already have another engine in my garage to swap in and this is not a daily driver.
However, I also don't want to be stranded somewhere because I lean-melted a piston.
If it is a truely separated intake, I would like to try adding a switch to each injector plug and experiment a bit.
I know what the problem is and how to fix it but since it runs decent when this happens I'm wondering if anybody knows if each injector supplies only 4 cylinders or if there is a crossover in the stock manifold at all?
The curiosity in me began two weeks ago when it first happened and I was able to limp home (about 2 miles) easily and found the problem after getting home. The coolant temp didn't move, the engine ran regular but weak, literally like a 4-banger but with extra drag. I was still able to get up to 55mph with a 5 speed.
So now, I've started wondering if the manifold is actually separated between injectors, if I could do an 'on command' cylinder de-activation like newer trucks to save gas when cruising?
Also, before anybody asks, I already have another engine in my garage to swap in and this is not a daily driver.
However, I also don't want to be stranded somewhere because I lean-melted a piston.
If it is a truely separated intake, I would like to try adding a switch to each injector plug and experiment a bit.