engine conversion
10-16-2006, 06:48 AM
#21
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Re: engine conversion
Manual AX5 tranny with the 4cyl is pretty weak, he'd need to swap that out
too.
"Jeffrey DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message
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> Does the 4cly use the same transmission/drive train as the 4.0? If it
> does it would be MUCH easier to convert to a 4.0 than putting in a SOB*
> engine, if he could get a parts Jeep and just swap the parts over it would
> be almost easy.
>
> (*SOB = Some Other Brand)
>
> Jeff DeWitt
>
> Simon Juncal wrote:
>> kingernie wrote:
>>
>>> HEY im new here and i had a question ive got a 98 wrangler and i was
>>> wondering do you guys think i could fit a cevy vortec i-6 4200 in there
>>> cause i was reading up on those things and there prety cool for a 4.2L
>>> 6 cyl. maybe somone knows from experience any input would help thanks :)
>>>
>>
>> It would be a LOT cheaper to add power to the 4.0... (if you have a 4
>> banger maybe it's worth looking into) but the 4.0 with super or turbo
>> charging is going to give you WAY more bang for the buck. Stroking the
>> 4.0 is going to give even more, especially if you add power on top of
>> that.
>>
>> If you're still not deterred or just a Chevy fan (My condolences, good
>> luck with that) then Advanced Adapters will have the bell housing's motor
>> mounts, T-case adapters etc. that you'll need...
>>
too.
"Jeffrey DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message
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> Does the 4cly use the same transmission/drive train as the 4.0? If it
> does it would be MUCH easier to convert to a 4.0 than putting in a SOB*
> engine, if he could get a parts Jeep and just swap the parts over it would
> be almost easy.
>
> (*SOB = Some Other Brand)
>
> Jeff DeWitt
>
> Simon Juncal wrote:
>> kingernie wrote:
>>
>>> HEY im new here and i had a question ive got a 98 wrangler and i was
>>> wondering do you guys think i could fit a cevy vortec i-6 4200 in there
>>> cause i was reading up on those things and there prety cool for a 4.2L
>>> 6 cyl. maybe somone knows from experience any input would help thanks :)
>>>
>>
>> It would be a LOT cheaper to add power to the 4.0... (if you have a 4
>> banger maybe it's worth looking into) but the 4.0 with super or turbo
>> charging is going to give you WAY more bang for the buck. Stroking the
>> 4.0 is going to give even more, especially if you add power on top of
>> that.
>>
>> If you're still not deterred or just a Chevy fan (My condolences, good
>> luck with that) then Advanced Adapters will have the bell housing's motor
>> mounts, T-case adapters etc. that you'll need...
>>
10-16-2006, 06:48 AM
#22
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Re: engine conversion
Manual AX5 tranny with the 4cyl is pretty weak, he'd need to swap that out
too.
"Jeffrey DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message
news:%uCYg.31914$fy.4499@tornado.southeast.rr.com. ..
> Does the 4cly use the same transmission/drive train as the 4.0? If it
> does it would be MUCH easier to convert to a 4.0 than putting in a SOB*
> engine, if he could get a parts Jeep and just swap the parts over it would
> be almost easy.
>
> (*SOB = Some Other Brand)
>
> Jeff DeWitt
>
> Simon Juncal wrote:
>> kingernie wrote:
>>
>>> HEY im new here and i had a question ive got a 98 wrangler and i was
>>> wondering do you guys think i could fit a cevy vortec i-6 4200 in there
>>> cause i was reading up on those things and there prety cool for a 4.2L
>>> 6 cyl. maybe somone knows from experience any input would help thanks :)
>>>
>>
>> It would be a LOT cheaper to add power to the 4.0... (if you have a 4
>> banger maybe it's worth looking into) but the 4.0 with super or turbo
>> charging is going to give you WAY more bang for the buck. Stroking the
>> 4.0 is going to give even more, especially if you add power on top of
>> that.
>>
>> If you're still not deterred or just a Chevy fan (My condolences, good
>> luck with that) then Advanced Adapters will have the bell housing's motor
>> mounts, T-case adapters etc. that you'll need...
>>
too.
"Jeffrey DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message
news:%uCYg.31914$fy.4499@tornado.southeast.rr.com. ..
> Does the 4cly use the same transmission/drive train as the 4.0? If it
> does it would be MUCH easier to convert to a 4.0 than putting in a SOB*
> engine, if he could get a parts Jeep and just swap the parts over it would
> be almost easy.
>
> (*SOB = Some Other Brand)
>
> Jeff DeWitt
>
> Simon Juncal wrote:
>> kingernie wrote:
>>
>>> HEY im new here and i had a question ive got a 98 wrangler and i was
>>> wondering do you guys think i could fit a cevy vortec i-6 4200 in there
>>> cause i was reading up on those things and there prety cool for a 4.2L
>>> 6 cyl. maybe somone knows from experience any input would help thanks :)
>>>
>>
>> It would be a LOT cheaper to add power to the 4.0... (if you have a 4
>> banger maybe it's worth looking into) but the 4.0 with super or turbo
>> charging is going to give you WAY more bang for the buck. Stroking the
>> 4.0 is going to give even more, especially if you add power on top of
>> that.
>>
>> If you're still not deterred or just a Chevy fan (My condolences, good
>> luck with that) then Advanced Adapters will have the bell housing's motor
>> mounts, T-case adapters etc. that you'll need...
>>
10-16-2006, 06:53 AM
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Re: engine conversion
"Carl" <carlsaiyed@hotmailREMOVE.com> wrote in message
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>I think all the respondents are missing some key points here...
>
> 1. Chevy doesn't make a 4.2L I-6. The Vortec motor is a 4.3L v-6.
Incorrect: the 4.2 I6 is standard in the Trailblazer and other GM
applications. Introduced in 2003, I think.
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=vortec+I-6
> 2. Yes, adding power to the 4.0 WOULD be cheaper, but clearly the O.P.
> isn't interested in that.
> 3. Based soley on lack of the lack of effort in punctuation, grammar,
> spelling, and comprehension displayed by the OP, I doubt they could even
> find the oil cap.
>
Agreed on both points.
> Carl
>
>
> "kingernie" <KingErnie@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1160954456.686903.205360@f16g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
>> HEY im new here and i had a question ive got a 98 wrangler and i was
>> wondering do you guys think i could fit a cevy vortec i-6 4200 in there
>> cause i was reading up on those things and there prety cool for a 4.2L
>> 6 cyl. maybe somone knows from experience any input would help thanks :)
>>
>
>
10-16-2006, 06:53 AM
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Re: engine conversion
"Carl" <carlsaiyed@hotmailREMOVE.com> wrote in message
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>I think all the respondents are missing some key points here...
>
> 1. Chevy doesn't make a 4.2L I-6. The Vortec motor is a 4.3L v-6.
Incorrect: the 4.2 I6 is standard in the Trailblazer and other GM
applications. Introduced in 2003, I think.
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=vortec+I-6
> 2. Yes, adding power to the 4.0 WOULD be cheaper, but clearly the O.P.
> isn't interested in that.
> 3. Based soley on lack of the lack of effort in punctuation, grammar,
> spelling, and comprehension displayed by the OP, I doubt they could even
> find the oil cap.
>
Agreed on both points.
> Carl
>
>
> "kingernie" <KingErnie@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1160954456.686903.205360@f16g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
>> HEY im new here and i had a question ive got a 98 wrangler and i was
>> wondering do you guys think i could fit a cevy vortec i-6 4200 in there
>> cause i was reading up on those things and there prety cool for a 4.2L
>> 6 cyl. maybe somone knows from experience any input would help thanks :)
>>
>
>
10-16-2006, 06:53 AM
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Re: engine conversion
"Carl" <carlsaiyed@hotmailREMOVE.com> wrote in message
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>I think all the respondents are missing some key points here...
>
> 1. Chevy doesn't make a 4.2L I-6. The Vortec motor is a 4.3L v-6.
Incorrect: the 4.2 I6 is standard in the Trailblazer and other GM
applications. Introduced in 2003, I think.
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=vortec+I-6
> 2. Yes, adding power to the 4.0 WOULD be cheaper, but clearly the O.P.
> isn't interested in that.
> 3. Based soley on lack of the lack of effort in punctuation, grammar,
> spelling, and comprehension displayed by the OP, I doubt they could even
> find the oil cap.
>
Agreed on both points.
> Carl
>
>
> "kingernie" <KingErnie@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1160954456.686903.205360@f16g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
>> HEY im new here and i had a question ive got a 98 wrangler and i was
>> wondering do you guys think i could fit a cevy vortec i-6 4200 in there
>> cause i was reading up on those things and there prety cool for a 4.2L
>> 6 cyl. maybe somone knows from experience any input would help thanks :)
>>
>
>
10-16-2006, 11:20 AM
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Re: engine conversion
Geez, I didn't know GM called every new engine that:
http://images.google.com/images?q=vo...=Search+Images
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
> Incorrect: the 4.2 I6 is standard in the Trailblazer and other GM
> applications. Introduced in 2003, I think.
> http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=vortec+I-6
http://images.google.com/images?q=vo...=Search+Images
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
> Incorrect: the 4.2 I6 is standard in the Trailblazer and other GM
> applications. Introduced in 2003, I think.
> http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=vortec+I-6
10-16-2006, 11:20 AM
#27
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Re: engine conversion
Geez, I didn't know GM called every new engine that:
http://images.google.com/images?q=vo...=Search+Images
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
> Incorrect: the 4.2 I6 is standard in the Trailblazer and other GM
> applications. Introduced in 2003, I think.
> http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=vortec+I-6
http://images.google.com/images?q=vo...=Search+Images
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
> Incorrect: the 4.2 I6 is standard in the Trailblazer and other GM
> applications. Introduced in 2003, I think.
> http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=vortec+I-6
10-16-2006, 11:20 AM
#28
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Re: engine conversion
Geez, I didn't know GM called every new engine that:
http://images.google.com/images?q=vo...=Search+Images
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
> Incorrect: the 4.2 I6 is standard in the Trailblazer and other GM
> applications. Introduced in 2003, I think.
> http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=vortec+I-6
http://images.google.com/images?q=vo...=Search+Images
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
> Incorrect: the 4.2 I6 is standard in the Trailblazer and other GM
> applications. Introduced in 2003, I think.
> http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=vortec+I-6
10-16-2006, 08:53 PM
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Re: engine conversion
I stand corrected on the 4.2L. I doubt the OP will revisit this post.
Carl
"Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote in message
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>
> "Carl" <carlsaiyed@hotmailREMOVE.com> wrote in message
> news:GtidnY9pdvCHgq7YnZ2dnUVZ_oKdnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>>I think all the respondents are missing some key points here...
>>
>> 1. Chevy doesn't make a 4.2L I-6. The Vortec motor is a 4.3L v-6.
>
> Incorrect: the 4.2 I6 is standard in the Trailblazer and other GM
> applications. Introduced in 2003, I think.
> http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=vortec+I-6
>
>> 2. Yes, adding power to the 4.0 WOULD be cheaper, but clearly the O.P.
>> isn't interested in that.
>> 3. Based soley on lack of the lack of effort in punctuation, grammar,
>> spelling, and comprehension displayed by the OP, I doubt they could even
>> find the oil cap.
>>
>
> Agreed on both points.
>
>> Carl
>>
>>
>> "kingernie" <KingErnie@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:1160954456.686903.205360@f16g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
>>> HEY im new here and i had a question ive got a 98 wrangler and i was
>>> wondering do you guys think i could fit a cevy vortec i-6 4200 in there
>>> cause i was reading up on those things and there prety cool for a 4.2L
>>> 6 cyl. maybe somone knows from experience any input would help thanks :)
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
Carl
"Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote in message
news:opudnZ06Rv5c-a7YnZ2dnUVZ_tWdnZ2d@comcast.com...
>
> "Carl" <carlsaiyed@hotmailREMOVE.com> wrote in message
> news:GtidnY9pdvCHgq7YnZ2dnUVZ_oKdnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>>I think all the respondents are missing some key points here...
>>
>> 1. Chevy doesn't make a 4.2L I-6. The Vortec motor is a 4.3L v-6.
>
> Incorrect: the 4.2 I6 is standard in the Trailblazer and other GM
> applications. Introduced in 2003, I think.
> http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=vortec+I-6
>
>> 2. Yes, adding power to the 4.0 WOULD be cheaper, but clearly the O.P.
>> isn't interested in that.
>> 3. Based soley on lack of the lack of effort in punctuation, grammar,
>> spelling, and comprehension displayed by the OP, I doubt they could even
>> find the oil cap.
>>
>
> Agreed on both points.
>
>> Carl
>>
>>
>> "kingernie" <KingErnie@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:1160954456.686903.205360@f16g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
>>> HEY im new here and i had a question ive got a 98 wrangler and i was
>>> wondering do you guys think i could fit a cevy vortec i-6 4200 in there
>>> cause i was reading up on those things and there prety cool for a 4.2L
>>> 6 cyl. maybe somone knows from experience any input would help thanks :)
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
10-16-2006, 08:53 PM
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Re: engine conversion
I stand corrected on the 4.2L. I doubt the OP will revisit this post.
Carl
"Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote in message
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>
> "Carl" <carlsaiyed@hotmailREMOVE.com> wrote in message
> news:GtidnY9pdvCHgq7YnZ2dnUVZ_oKdnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>>I think all the respondents are missing some key points here...
>>
>> 1. Chevy doesn't make a 4.2L I-6. The Vortec motor is a 4.3L v-6.
>
> Incorrect: the 4.2 I6 is standard in the Trailblazer and other GM
> applications. Introduced in 2003, I think.
> http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=vortec+I-6
>
>> 2. Yes, adding power to the 4.0 WOULD be cheaper, but clearly the O.P.
>> isn't interested in that.
>> 3. Based soley on lack of the lack of effort in punctuation, grammar,
>> spelling, and comprehension displayed by the OP, I doubt they could even
>> find the oil cap.
>>
>
> Agreed on both points.
>
>> Carl
>>
>>
>> "kingernie" <KingErnie@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:1160954456.686903.205360@f16g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
>>> HEY im new here and i had a question ive got a 98 wrangler and i was
>>> wondering do you guys think i could fit a cevy vortec i-6 4200 in there
>>> cause i was reading up on those things and there prety cool for a 4.2L
>>> 6 cyl. maybe somone knows from experience any input would help thanks :)
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
Carl
"Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote in message
news:opudnZ06Rv5c-a7YnZ2dnUVZ_tWdnZ2d@comcast.com...
>
> "Carl" <carlsaiyed@hotmailREMOVE.com> wrote in message
> news:GtidnY9pdvCHgq7YnZ2dnUVZ_oKdnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>>I think all the respondents are missing some key points here...
>>
>> 1. Chevy doesn't make a 4.2L I-6. The Vortec motor is a 4.3L v-6.
>
> Incorrect: the 4.2 I6 is standard in the Trailblazer and other GM
> applications. Introduced in 2003, I think.
> http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=vortec+I-6
>
>> 2. Yes, adding power to the 4.0 WOULD be cheaper, but clearly the O.P.
>> isn't interested in that.
>> 3. Based soley on lack of the lack of effort in punctuation, grammar,
>> spelling, and comprehension displayed by the OP, I doubt they could even
>> find the oil cap.
>>
>
> Agreed on both points.
>
>> Carl
>>
>>
>> "kingernie" <KingErnie@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:1160954456.686903.205360@f16g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
>>> HEY im new here and i had a question ive got a 98 wrangler and i was
>>> wondering do you guys think i could fit a cevy vortec i-6 4200 in there
>>> cause i was reading up on those things and there prety cool for a 4.2L
>>> 6 cyl. maybe somone knows from experience any input would help thanks :)
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
