Home | Contact Us | FAQ | Search & Site Map | Link to Us
Sign In | Join | Other 45 Sites in Network
HomeAnnouncements
Discussion Groups
By Brand
BMWChevroletDodgeFordGMHondaLexusMercedes-BenzNissanPeugeotToyotaVolkswagenOther Brands
By Topic
4x4 CarsRVsDrivingMaintenance & RepairCar AudioCollectible Cars
Country Specific
Australian ForumsUK Forums
ArticlesAuto InsuranceBuyingCars & TechnologyMaintenanceMiscellaneousSafety
DMV Resources
Related Topics
MotorcyclesBoatsMore Topics ...

Car Forum / GMC Cars / December 2005

Tip: Looking for answers? Try searching our database.

Vortec 4200 (LL8) inline 6 dimensions?

Thread view: 
Enable EMail Alerts  Start New Thread
Thread rating: 
Chuck - 13 Dec 2005 18:04 GMT
Can anyone tell me the dimensions (height, width, length) of this 4.2
liter inline-six?

I am considering using it in a project but I understand it is a bit
long. If I knew just how long (and high, wide I'm not so concerned
about) it would help.

Many thanks,

Chuck
sdlomi2 - 13 Dec 2005 19:07 GMT
> Can anyone tell me the dimensions (height, width, length) of this 4.2
> liter inline-six?
[quoted text clipped - 6 lines]
>
> Chuck

   Chuck, just in case it's too long, and you desire a multi-port
fuel-injected engine with similar displacement and lotsa power, GM made a
little-known-about 4.3 liter v-8 which is significantly shorter than the
4200 inline-six.
   It came in the full-sized Impala/Caprice, about 94-96, and like the
4200, was a TPI: tuned port injection--NOT a TBI:  throttle body injection.
The engine looked almost identical to the 5.7 TPI in the 94-96(& possibly
other years) 'Vette, Z-28, Trans Am, and Impala/Caprice.  Should make a
super project engine with small displacement, good power and super fuel
economy--even approaching 30mpg/highway.  Wiring retrofit should be as easy
or easier than the less-experimented-with 4200.
   HTH & good luck.  And don't let anyone make you believe this is a
misprint!!!  Keep in mind that if you need more power, the 5.7 TPI will have
almost exactly the same outside dimensions as the 4.3 TPI and easily up
to/above 300 hp.  Plus, either of these v-8's should deliver better economy
than the 4200.    sdlomi2
alfredB18@prodigy.net - 28 Dec 2005 00:52 GMT
Yes, that is also known as the "Baby LT1"

My stealership owning friend has had a few from cop car auctions.
Single exhaust pipe, unlike the 5.7L versions, is theonly hint, if
that.

Dimensionally, the 4.3L and 5.7L are the same.  If you just want a 4.3L
for uniqueness, y all means, go for it.

Oh yeah Chuck, if you didn't know, the 4.2L I6 is made for the rfont
axle in the 4x4s to go through the oil pan.  That has to make for a
tall engine.
 
Sign In
Join
My Latest Posts
My Monitored Threads
My Blog
My Photo Gallery
My Profile
My Homepage

Start New Thread
Enable EMail Alerts
Rate this Thread



©2008 Advenet LLC   Privacy Policy - Terms of Use
This website includes both content owned or controlled by Advenet as well as content owned or controlled by third parties.