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tuurbo · Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2009 12:06 pm Post subject: The Vortec 4200, or LL8

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Interesting idea here - inline 6 cylinder Vortec 4200 Atlas LL8 engine.

The idea for a guy like me would be this:

First, it's 275 hp, so no need to charge it.
Second, it's an inline 6, so it's not extra wide, meaning early cars might be able to keep the drum brakes
Third, it's a workhorse reliable engine.
Fourth, as a straight 6, it might squeeze in - or could it? With the CIS removed, this engine could have some room.

Hypothetically speaking...I have no intention of starting a build like this.
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ideola · Joined: 01 Oct 2004 Posts: 15550 Location: Spring Lake MI

tuurbo · Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2009 12:59 pm Post subject:

Agh. Yeah that makes sense. Yes I meant the brake booster.

I wonder if it's the same way with most inline 6's?
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Rocco R16V · Joined: 03 May 2009 Posts: 497 Location: PNW

I like the 4200 I6 and theyre cheap in junk yards

ebay link

but it would stick out of the hood about a foot, this motor is really tall

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