This is what we need to start seeing. Vortec swaps into common, newer, easy to get chassis that more people have. Now we can really get people doing these swaps 😎
@hi4943 As someone that owns a C4 and has a 4200 on an engine stand, I don't think you can do it and make it look decent. The v8 is right up against the crossmember so major work would need to be done there for the long 4200 and then there is the crazy height. The entire head would be sitting above the hood pretty much. The idea of an inline 6 C4 is amazing though. The driftHQ C4 was so close to greatness.
Sounds like a cool swap. But hood clearance will be an issue. You might need a pro-stock style hood scoop. 😛 For better hood clearance, you might consider a BMW 6-cyl, or a 2JZ. Just an idea.
I have wanted a built 4200 since I heard that on that live session. Now, thanks to you, every time I see a knackered Trail Blazer, Buick Rainer, Olds Bravada , Saab 9 7 X or other GMT 360 I think of the possibilities within.
I don't find it likely that it'll fit. Someone else already mentioned that it's a tight fit with the stock SBC or an LS, and there are a few cases of where a 4200 doesn't fit where an LS does lengthwise (see people asking about 4200 swapping a Colorado, which came with LSs from the factory for a couple years). In any case, if you're willing to modify the front crossmember so significantly, send it lol.
This Sunday has dropped a LOAD of great content today!!! Garand Thumb breaking down an F1 FAMAS, Robot Cantina firing up the supercharged Kubota swapped Honda Insight, and a drop from Calvin!
Robot Cantina is awesome, that guy doesn't even know where the box is he's so far outside of it. Savin Junk is good too, he has regular videos but his new van is something else
This is almost like a tribute to John Delorean when he was doing Pontiac. Taking the Camaro as a baseline, favoring a 6 cylinder OHC over a v8 is exactly what he did with the Firebird in 1967. Lighter, better handling, high rpm and a unique engine sound. Now you do this with a DOHC inline 6. The turbo is the cherry on top. If you convert the front to a Firebird then it would be a 2024 interpretation of his work. Good luck with that build, greetings from Germany!
This is insane, love this build! I've been toying with the idea of eventually doing a 4200tt, with a 6 speed manual / potentially some variant of a 6-10 spd auto, swapped into a Pontiac solstice or Saturn sky. Make it a light weight pocket rocket, built for road courses, auto x, drag, etc.
Can’t wait to see in on Sick Summer, we’ll be racing too. We have a 4200 project motor but nothing to put it in yet. We’ll be sure to find you and geek out on it.
Those 5th gens are a tight fit inside. In case you didn't know, they're Holdens underneath, so any suspension stuff on a similar era Commodore should apply. This one looks pretty sorted for the drag work you want to do already.
In the cabin? With the stock seats I couldn't get a comfortable driving position. But I'm 6'3 and mostly legs. I imagine a decently placed race bucket would fix that.
Yeh ik you bastard yanks didn't sell us this gen camaro when it used a commodore platform and a ton of the promotional photography was actually done in Australia, easily my favourite modern camaro shape.
Calvin had Fairmont owners in their feels because of him dropping Atlas’s in them, now the die hard “it aint a Camaro without a Vee8” guys will be chiming in now😂😂. Awesome choice man, love it
It's always better to do something not everyone is doing. I think this is perfect for the time. Who don't know strait six builds get down in the motor head world. And it's gonna be probably one the first if not the first to do this. Even if it's not the fastest car ever, it's gonna better then the same old same old supercharger/turbo v8 build everyone's done.
I’ve always wanted to put a barra into a ecoboost mustang. I know Adam lz did something similar but it was to a gt350. Anyway, looking forward to this!
I can't remember right now all the differences and upgrades this vortec 4200 had during his life time but, i really love inline 6's and THIS type of project its what take all my attention! Racing company's PLEASE! start making tough, stronger, modern aftermarket pieces for this platform! Can you imagine a Billet vortec 4200? Billet cylinder heads? All bottom end parts, this could be a beautiful future. And you buddy are the first that's building it up! Thank you! And i wish to see endless content like this
I know it's an unpopular opinion, but I like these muscle cars with smaller engines (although a 4.2 isn't that much smaller...) ever since I found out about the 2.3 foxbodies and how they even were the fastest of the Mustang lineup at the time. Nice that this project is all GM, as it's a way to show what the manufacturer could've done with its own resources, and it's more satisfactory for me to see things being kept within the group (that's the only ounce of purism I carry with me 😅). It's gonna be an exciting venture.
I am more excited about this build than anything else on TH-cam. I pray that this car that you are building helps the community realize the awesomeness of the 4200 the after market explodes.
I truly enjoy every video you do involving the 4200. If I wasn't so old , tired, I would have really enjoyed being a friend of yours. Good luck racing this one!
Looks like it's going to be an awesome build . I'm looking forward to seeing the progression of the car and also getting to watch you run it at sick summer this year.
Ive been talking this motor up for years!! Had a 04 trailblazer super toquey on the low end, and then it has a vvt on the exhaust side if im not mistaken so when you slam her down she gets it!
First, good to see your dad fully back in shop! Second, more awesomeness coming, stay tuned to this channel! Great buy, from the look of it. Lots of "better answers" to the problems of moving up class for you and your dad.
GM needs to bring these engines back into production in NA and Turbocharged forms already shored up for the duty. This build will be awesome, but you know that already!
Great work Calvin. I always thought putting a trans axel out of a vette would have made a great street proforma. You're taking a different route. The TC 4200 a real weapon.
I thought about swapping a altas into my landcruiser. Can't wait for the next video. I like the 4500 and wish there was more aftermarket for it. You just gained a new fan.
I’m stoked to see this build!! I’ve been kicking around the idea of turboing a Trailblazer for a couple years now. A 9-7x would be even wilder because it came stock with AWD. It’s kinda shocking that the 4200 hasn’t caught on to the mainstream already!
Honestly that’s probably the dopest engine swap. I think seeing this thing do some racing in Mexico and some car show/meets would be hilarious. Especially after you do some ass whoopin show them what they got beaten by.
This is awesome! Ever since I got my gmc envoyin 2003 , I've been wanting to swap one into a 3rd gen camaro. Unfortunately I'm not too handy on wiring and ended up going with a 383 instead. Don't have the camaro, but still got the envoy 😂. 324k and still pulling strong. This is going to be an awesome build , and hopefully expand this channel
Awesome video and a killer idea! Can’t wait to see everything come together! Glade to see the best car building team on TH-cam working with the 4200 again! I’ve been watching your vids for a while I can’t say from the very beginning but close and you and your dad have inspired me to try to make the 4200 my choice for my first swap. I have a old 1981 k10 that I restored in high school. The previous owner swapped in a classic 350 that I’ve had since I owned the truck but I want to bring it back to the correct corresponding configuration to the vin. Since it is a base model truck the 4200 will be the perfect choice I think to do so. Thank you and your dad for all your hard work in producing these videos I can’t wait to watch the next one! 🙌
Into music had me rolling 🤣 Always stoked to see what you guys have coming next. Nothing cookie cutter coming out of y'all's shop. Pops looks like hes getting around pretty well Also, way to go, Jeff! They're gonna make ya proud
Speaking as an Aussie, with Slant 6's and Hemi 6's powered cars in our family, your choice of the Aussie engineered Camaro as the 'Murican Supra is absolutely fantastic.
Well now, I must admit, this one comes out of left field for sure. The project sounds very solid. If all goes well to plan, the cost of these used engines will most certainly go up. 🙂Best stockpile a few, eh? 😛All the best for 2024! Look forward to the videos this project generates.
"Pop the hood!" "Forty 2 Hundred noooooo shit bro!"
You should call it the Camaro "SUPRA SPORT"!
I said a 10 second car not a 10 minute car
Absolutely!!!
Gonna need to overnight parts from DETROIT
This will decimate all after about 15 grand.!!! Let’s go boys!
This is what we need to start seeing. Vortec swaps into common, newer, easy to get chassis that more people have. Now we can really get people doing these swaps 😎
Agree!
i’m crying tears of american joy
I'm proud to be an American...
@@Calvin-NelsonBest country in the world.
@@Calvin-Nelson this is badass
@@ericwilson2585 for who?
I threw out that I wanted to put a 4200 in a C4 Corvette on a Richard Holdner live session and folks went kinda nutz , great job Gents !
Also planning on doing this!
@hi4943 As someone that owns a C4 and has a 4200 on an engine stand, I don't think you can do it and make it look decent. The v8 is right up against the crossmember so major work would need to be done there for the long 4200 and then there is the crazy height. The entire head would be sitting above the hood pretty much. The idea of an inline 6 C4 is amazing though. The driftHQ C4 was so close to greatness.
Sounds like a cool swap. But hood clearance will be an issue. You might need a pro-stock style hood scoop. 😛
For better hood clearance, you might consider a BMW 6-cyl, or a 2JZ. Just an idea.
I have wanted a built 4200 since I heard that on that live session. Now, thanks to you, every time I see a knackered Trail Blazer, Buick Rainer, Olds Bravada , Saab 9 7 X or other GMT 360 I think of the possibilities within.
I don't find it likely that it'll fit. Someone else already mentioned that it's a tight fit with the stock SBC or an LS, and there are a few cases of where a 4200 doesn't fit where an LS does lengthwise (see people asking about 4200 swapping a Colorado, which came with LSs from the factory for a couple years). In any case, if you're willing to modify the front crossmember so significantly, send it lol.
This Sunday has dropped a LOAD of great content today!!! Garand Thumb breaking down an F1 FAMAS, Robot Cantina firing up the supercharged Kubota swapped Honda Insight, and a drop from Calvin!
Robot Cantina is awesome, that guy doesn't even know where the box is he's so far outside of it. Savin Junk is good too, he has regular videos but his new van is something else
Dude. I Watched all of those!
Based 💯🔥🔥
FAMAS is in Formula1?
@@mpetersen6no sir. Famas as in pew pew.
Pulling an LS out and swapping it for anything else. THIS is what I'm here for! Looking forward to this build.
This is almost like a tribute to John Delorean when he was doing Pontiac. Taking the Camaro as a baseline, favoring a 6 cylinder OHC over a v8 is exactly what he did with the Firebird in 1967.
Lighter, better handling, high rpm and a unique engine sound.
Now you do this with a DOHC inline 6.
The turbo is the cherry on top.
If you convert the front to a Firebird then it would be a 2024 interpretation of his work.
Good luck with that build, greetings from Germany!
> lighter
The pushrod v8s in these are lighter or the same weight as most Inline 6s and even some inline 4s. They also have a lower CG.
This is great! I saw a very cheap 91 V6 Camaro on marketplace and had the idea to swap in a turbo Atlas.🤔
Do it!!
A 3rd Gen Camaro is basically a mk3 supra.
@@trekkie1701e idk if you could fit one of these engines into a 3rd gen..
😅@@trekkie1701e
The v6 came in those things are junk, should find a GM 4.3 v6 to drop in it
I am a 2010 Camaro SS owner and I absolutely love this build! I can't wait to follow this build and see where it goes.
Edited plumbers crack had me on the floor laughing .one of my favorite channels!
I was wondering if anyone would notice.
Oh we noticed 😅
Haha at least im not the only one that noticed. 😅
You picked up a COPO Camaro? NICE. I'm really stoked for this build!
Also, big props to Jeff. 👍
It's not a COPO. Just has a lot of COPO parts.
OK. That's still pretty cool.
This is insane, love this build! I've been toying with the idea of eventually doing a 4200tt, with a 6 speed manual / potentially some variant of a 6-10 spd auto, swapped into a Pontiac solstice or Saturn sky.
Make it a light weight pocket rocket, built for road courses, auto x, drag, etc.
Find a C7 7 speed manual transaxle to swap in it...that would be awesome.
Dude I absolutely love it when people switch it up from the norm. This is awesome
What a great find on the Camaro, I figured you guy's still had some ideas cooking in the back ground for the 4200, very nice.
Going to be setting some records with this build!
Can’t wait to see in on Sick Summer, we’ll be racing too. We have a 4200 project motor but nothing to put it in yet. We’ll be sure to find you and geek out on it.
Heck yeah! Come say Hi.
Love those engines! They're unique and smooth as silk ❤
Mint! It looks so right in there
Been waiting 15yrs to see something like this! Hopefully you guys will make a gazillion horsepower with it!
Calvin you dont't understand how excited I am for this build, I was curious why someone else hasn't done it yet. Good luck with your build
Cool build
Those 5th gens are a tight fit inside. In case you didn't know, they're Holdens underneath, so any suspension stuff on a similar era Commodore should apply. This one looks pretty sorted for the drag work you want to do already.
Not sure what you mean. There is tons of room.
In the cabin? With the stock seats I couldn't get a comfortable driving position. But I'm 6'3 and mostly legs. I imagine a decently placed race bucket would fix that.
@@christophercasale7961 When you can relocate the seat it's completely fine.
Yeh ik you bastard yanks didn't sell us this gen camaro when it used a commodore platform and a ton of the promotional photography was actually done in Australia, easily my favourite modern camaro shape.
Calvin had Fairmont owners in their feels because of him dropping Atlas’s in them, now the die hard “it aint a Camaro without a Vee8” guys will be chiming in now😂😂. Awesome choice man, love it
It's always better to do something not everyone is doing. I think this is perfect for the time. Who don't know strait six builds get down in the motor head world. And it's gonna be probably one the first if not the first to do this. Even if it's not the fastest car ever, it's gonna better then the same old same old supercharger/turbo v8 build everyone's done.
That's a great idea. I'm looking forward to continuing the project. Good luck with the construction.
I’ve always wanted to put a barra into a ecoboost mustang. I know Adam lz did something similar but it was to a gt350. Anyway, looking forward to this!
I'm excited about this build. I'd love to do a street version with a manual trans.
I can't remember right now all the differences and upgrades this vortec 4200 had during his life time but, i really love inline 6's and THIS type of project its what take all my attention! Racing company's PLEASE! start making tough, stronger, modern aftermarket pieces for this platform! Can you imagine a Billet vortec 4200? Billet cylinder heads? All bottom end parts, this could be a beautiful future. And you buddy are the first that's building it up! Thank you! And i wish to see endless content like this
I know it's an unpopular opinion, but I like these muscle cars with smaller engines (although a 4.2 isn't that much smaller...) ever since I found out about the 2.3 foxbodies and how they even were the fastest of the Mustang lineup at the time.
Nice that this project is all GM, as it's a way to show what the manufacturer could've done with its own resources, and it's more satisfactory for me to see things being kept within the group (that's the only ounce of purism I carry with me 😅).
It's gonna be an exciting venture.
I am more excited about this build than anything else on TH-cam. I pray that this car that you are building helps the community realize the awesomeness of the 4200 the after market explodes.
Great concept,you guys have struck gold!
I truly enjoy every video you do involving the 4200. If I wasn't so old , tired, I would have really enjoyed being a friend of yours. Good luck racing this one!
Thanks 👍
LOL that's comedy gold where you blocked the crack.
I also have a 2010 Camaro but mine is supercharged . I’m excited to see this American Supra
No. Freaking. Way.
Absolutely epic!
YES!! I’ve had this idea for years! Glad yall are tackling it 👍🏻👍🏻
My first car was an '04 GMC Envoy XUV with the 4.2 Vortec. I can't wait to see how this build turns out.
Very cool. Great idea working with a more mainstream vehicle. Should drum up more interest. Looks like a killer platform to start with too.
I agree on Corvette, however, I thought of a 5 cyl atlas powered C4 and I can't shake that vision. That would be so funky cool
Like what I see here. Looking forward to updates. Glad to see an enhanced philosophy on safety
You've inspired me to do a 4200 swap!
SUCH A TEASE!! hurry up with more content on this build bubba!
Long time boat and Jeep enthusiasts..
Thank you for showing what a great motor the I-6 is.
It's beautiful ❤
Looks like it's going to be an awesome build . I'm looking forward to seeing the progression of the car and also getting to watch you run it at sick summer this year.
Ive been talking this motor up for years!! Had a 04 trailblazer super toquey on the low end, and then it has a vvt on the exhaust side if im not mistaken so when you slam her down she gets it!
First, good to see your dad fully back in shop! Second, more awesomeness coming, stay tuned to this channel! Great buy, from the look of it. Lots of "better answers" to the problems of moving up class for you and your dad.
What an awesome concept! Good job, Calvin and Andrew! Really looking forward to watching her rip! 😊👍🏻
GM needs to bring these engines back into production in NA and Turbocharged forms already shored up for the duty. This build will be awesome, but you know that already!
Mabye now that every company is phasing out v8s it can make a revival, I mean Chryslers new hemi replacement is an i6 engine.
I'm VERY excited for this project... And man that Camaro was a score!
The guitar music is frikken' AWESOME!!
HELL YEAH BROTHER! This is it. I have haltech figured out now with my turbo civic. Next build is a 4200 in a camaro. Sick.
Very cool!
Awesome! We are looking to put a turbo 4200 in a 1962 AMC Rambler American. It will be a tight fit, but should be an absolute blast!
Id like one in my 64 cutlass
Great work Calvin. I always thought putting a trans axel out of a vette would have made a great street proforma.
You're taking a different route. The TC 4200 a real weapon.
I've always wanted a Barra swapped Mustang so I have a soft spot for this build ❤
The old pontiac overhead cam would be proud right now.
You know what? This will decimate all…
Awesome! Can’t wait to see more!!!
We are stoked for build!!!! Can't wait to see what you can do with the Camaro.
Bumblebee takedowns of any Barra Mustangs that show up. Cheers from Australia.
Another cool swap idea is putting one of these into a G8. Same platform as the Camaro and a V6 G8 is dirt cheap
Cool car...make it light and it will be a WINNER...Thanks for this series...KILLER.
Excited to see this project progress.
Interesting! I will enjoy following this build. Thanks!
I thought about swapping a altas into my landcruiser. Can't wait for the next video. I like the 4500 and wish there was more aftermarket for it. You just gained a new fan.
Can’t wait! Wanna learn more of the engine management. Putting a ar5 and a 4200 in an iroc.
Very awesome build! Looking fwd to what you and your Dad can do with it!
I have a gmc envoy and an 85 camaro sitting in my yard, been thinking about doing this forever!!
That music choice really adds to the hype.
Heck yeah! Looking forward to this build!
This is sick! waiting for the rest of videos
I really like the idea, good luck with the build
I can't wait to see how good it runs. With all the safety aspects there, you should be able to show the real potential.
I’m stoked to see this build!! I’ve been kicking around the idea of turboing a Trailblazer for a couple years now. A 9-7x would be even wilder because it came stock with AWD. It’s kinda shocking that the 4200 hasn’t caught on to the mainstream already!
This is really cool, can’t wait to see more. Looks like you have found some really good friends on the 4200 journey
You guys are legends. Hurtin some feelings, saying what needs to be said. +1 sub 👍
This is awesome!! Jeff with the turbo 2400 is local to me, i have spoken to him a few times. very nice guy and his car is way cool!
Happy to see the score on a solid 5th gen... the cage, rear axle upgrade what a score. Happy For Everyone!!!
Honestly that’s probably the dopest engine swap. I think seeing this thing do some racing in Mexico and some car show/meets would be hilarious. Especially after you do some ass whoopin show them what they got beaten by.
I think it's a awesome idea. I can't wait to see it when it's done. I've seen your other builds with the 4.2. Loved them!!
Good to see Dad up and attem.
oh heck yeah, this is what im talking about!! good stuff calvin and crew!!!
I really like this build idea a lot!
You have inspired me to drop a 4.2 Atlas into my third gen, hopefully it goes well
the moment it started I knew this was gonna be a great vid!
I’ve been wanting to see this happen for 5 years!!
Great build intro! Awesome!
Someone’s gotta swap a 4200 into a G8!! The Aussies would be proud. Direct competition to an Falcon XR6
This is an awesome build.
I’m glad the vortec 4200 is starting to get the love it deserves.
This is awesome! Ever since I got my gmc envoyin 2003 , I've been wanting to swap one into a 3rd gen camaro. Unfortunately I'm not too handy on wiring and ended up going with a 383 instead. Don't have the camaro, but still got the envoy 😂. 324k and still pulling strong. This is going to be an awesome build , and hopefully expand this channel
I have long wished to see a vortec 4200 in a first-generation Firebird Sprint.
Awesome video and a killer idea! Can’t wait to see everything come together! Glade to see the best car building team on TH-cam working with the 4200 again! I’ve been watching your vids for a while I can’t say from the very beginning but close and you and your dad have inspired me to try to make the 4200 my choice for my first swap. I have a old 1981 k10 that I restored in high school. The previous owner swapped in a classic 350 that I’ve had since I owned the truck but I want to bring it back to the correct corresponding configuration to the vin. Since it is a base model truck the 4200 will be the perfect choice I think to do so. Thank you and your dad for all your hard work in producing these videos I can’t wait to watch the next one! 🙌
I think that combination is brilliant, only you guys can and will pull it off!
Into music had me rolling 🤣 Always stoked to see what you guys have coming next. Nothing cookie cutter coming out of y'all's shop. Pops looks like hes getting around pretty well
Also, way to go, Jeff! They're gonna make ya proud
Speaking as an Aussie, with Slant 6's and Hemi 6's powered cars in our family, your choice of the Aussie engineered Camaro as the 'Murican Supra is absolutely fantastic.
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finally someone did this, thank you
Never would have I ever guessed seeing the engine that was in my moms 2007 envoy growing up in a Camaro
Well now, I must admit, this one comes out of left field for sure. The project sounds very solid. If all goes well to plan, the cost of these used engines will most certainly go up. 🙂Best stockpile a few, eh? 😛All the best for 2024! Look forward to the videos this project generates.
LV3 guys are going to be PISSED. This is going to be badass as always, who made those runners on that intake 👀👀
I did. Thanks
Came out A1 man good job!@@Calvin-Nelson
New subscriber! Love that Camaro!
going big!! hope your channel blows up with this build!