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Do you think there is enough space for an I6 in a Third Gen?

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Old 06-27-2008, 12:41 PM
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Do you think there is enough space for an I6 in a Third Gen?

I was wondering if there was enough room in the engine bay for an inline 6...i was thinking a Vortec 4200 the atlas engine... if nyone would know, would this engine bolt up to a manual trans like the t5 or t56? and would i need to get custom mounts or LSx style mounts (since the Vortec line is now technically a truck LSx...)...
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Re: Do you think there is enough space for an I6 in a Third Gen?

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Old 06-27-2008, 07:23 PM
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Re: Do you think there is enough space for an I6 in a Third Gen?

well yes i figured...but you di not answer my question... i could not find any info about putting the 4.2L Vortec in, what kind of mounts, or if it will bolt to a T5 or T56? spline count, you know that kind of stuff...


I am pretty sure there is enough space bcause the engine bay is really long, and i have a trailblazer with one in it, and it is not that much longer than a v8...but what about the mounts or the trans? and stuff...
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Re: Do you think there is enough space for an I6 in a Third Gen?

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well yes i figured...but you di not answer my question... i could not find any info about putting the 4.2L Vortec in, what kind of mounts, or if it will bolt to a T5 or T56? spline count, you know that kind of stuff...


I am pretty sure there is enough space bcause the engine bay is really long, and i have a trailblazer with one in it, and it is not that much longer than a v8...but what about the mounts or the trans? and stuff...
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There is enough space, but you would have to install either a 4L60E or a T-56 for that motor.

Why not go old school and do a 194 or 292? With a Clifford intake and 4 barrell carb (or 2 2barrells which I think looks cooler) you should get some good power and very good MPG.
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Re: Do you think there is enough space for an I6 in a Third Gen?

well the reason i was thinkng that engine, is for the weight, and i would imagine it is a better head from the get go...do some good port work and maybe get like 300-320 horses... can this be achieved with a 292?
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Re: Do you think there is enough space for an I6 in a Third Gen?

I've seen a couple old-school ones at at least that. I know where there is a dodge dart with a slant 6 that will put daylight under the tires. Anything is possible, but i don't know what it would take for the hood with the dimensions. Either way you go, good luck.
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