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Old 06-13-2011, 08:54 AM   #1
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GM 4.2 has anyone done it?

As the title says,has anyone put a new GM4.2 in their truck?Seems like it would be a great canidate for a turbo build.
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Old 06-13-2011, 09:42 AM   #2
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Re: GM 4.2 has anyone done it?

Turbo has been done in the Colorado/Canyon platform, I think there is a whole kit for it available

That said, haven't seen one in a truck but I've thought about it - they're a phenomenal motor.
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Old 06-13-2011, 09:49 AM   #3
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Re: GM 4.2 has anyone done it?

Didn't GM build a straight 5 cylinder and put it in the trailblazer some years back? Or is this the 4.2?
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Old 06-13-2011, 10:08 AM   #4
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Re: GM 4.2 has anyone done it?

4.2 is the 6 cylinder
3.5/3.7 is the 5 cylinder

I think what holds people back from doing the 4.2 swap is the fact that they can get and install a 4.8 or 5.3 for about the same money.
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Old 06-13-2011, 10:04 AM   #5
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Re: GM 4.2 has anyone done it?

I think the 4.2 is a 5cyl.
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Old 06-13-2011, 10:12 AM   #6
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Re: GM 4.2 has anyone done it?

The electronics on the 3.5/3.7/4.2 inlines is ALOT more complicated compared to the LS series of engines.
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Old 06-13-2011, 11:56 AM   #7
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Re: GM 4.2 has anyone done it?

Turbo's have been done. I think one guy did one in a 66 chevy two. The eletronics are a lot more coplacated also as said above the atlas platform is what the General calls them the 2.8 4- 3.5 3.7-5 and the 4.2-6 . Are good motors all but not without their problems. The wiring would probably double the cost of a ls buiuld and them there is the oil pan. on some models [4x4] the front differentail goes thru the oil pan. I'm sure custom pans could be had from someone but there again is more cost. Jim
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Old 06-13-2011, 12:55 PM   #8
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Re: GM 4.2 has anyone done it?

I have thought of building a Nova with a 4.2L in it (turboed eventually too) but haven't gotten there.

I was doing some looking into it, and the 4.2L really don't get any better gas mileage than the 5.3L (in a trailblazer) so I was kinda disappointed about that. I thought it my be a more "economical" engine. However, I think it would definatly add to the uniqueness factor. Especially if it was in an original 6 cylinder car/truck.

It will be many years until I get around to building a nova though. My next build is going to be a 6 cylinder though....but a 5.9L cummins in a suburban
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