Why 4.2L?

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Sep 8, 2009 | 03:53 PM

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andrew383

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HP/TQ #'s are higher with the 4.2 as well

Sep 8, 2009 | 04:09 PM

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yea the 4.2 runs better then the 4.3 IMO

Sep 8, 2009 | 04:12 PM

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4.2L I6 is more efficient, more powerful from factory, and most of all more durable than the 4.3L v6

Sep 8, 2009 | 04:13 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by nightrunner

4.2L I6 is more efficient, more powerful from factory, and most of all more durable than the 4.3L v6

took the words out of my mouth.

Sep 8, 2009 | 04:39 PM

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x3, i dont know too much about the 4.2, but i do know the 4.3 is not the most reliable motor gm's ever built thats for sure..

Sep 8, 2009 | 05:27 PM

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4.3 had its time, work well for what it was intended for. 4.2 is a better motor for sure

Sep 9, 2009 | 12:15 AM

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I recently drove an 07 trailblazer I6, compared to my 06 silverado.......the TB would spank my truck

Sep 9, 2009 | 01:16 AM

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cool. thanks for the info. Glad that's not going to be bothering me anymore.

Sep 9, 2009 | 04:03 PM

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lets see 4.2 290 hp 20mpg and can handle alot more abuse and u take the 4.3 200 hp and about the same tq and mpg and cant handle any abuse after 80,000miles if its life depended on it

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