Just Add 1 Cylinder to Make Big Power [4200 Swap-Colorado/Canyon]

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Did you know the i4 and i5 motors found in the Colorados, Canyons Hummer H3's and even the Isuzu I series have a buligger and older cousin?
The Atlas line of motors came in 5 different flavors. the 2.8l and 2.9l four cylinder, the 3.5l and 3.7l offball 5 cylinder. and the 4.2l inkine 6 cylinder found in Trailblazers, Bravadas, envoys and even some Saab's.
With some parts from H_E_A_T_Machine(ig), a little bit of wiring and tuning you could have 40% more hp living under your hood.
Don't get me started about adding a turbo...
Check out Francisco's California compliant, smog legal swap into his single cab GMC Canyon.
For motor mounts check out 42004u.com
Consider subscribing to the channel to follow the shop trucks transformation from bland to a wicked turbo 4.2l swapped beast.

[@ptdteam2018]

I am one who did the second successful swap in my crew cab canyon.

[@deborahchesser7375]

That’s how the Canyon should have been from the factory right ? I don’t know why the manufacturers can’t see the obvious.

[@anythinggoesc33j4y]

Got pics, would love to do it on mine ❤

[@LittleDiesels]

@@ptdteam2018 would I be able to use my ECM? I have to use the one out of the envoy.

[@ptdteam2018]

@@LittleDiesels you have to use the envoy Ecm and it has to match the crank tooth count

[@BadlandIndustries]

What year was your truck?

[@Calvin-Nelson]

Woohoo!

[@BadlandIndustries]

Much thanks to you for bringing attention to these motors.

[@dylsingleton8532]

Highly interested in more 4.2 swaps.

[@anythinggoesc33j4y]

Same

[@doubleawrong4425]

Always a true inspiration!

[@cdnglenwood2234]

Finally!

[@deborahchesser7375]

Why in the world couldn’t GM see this perfect application when they designed these trucks? You couldn’t give me a 5 cylinder.

[@BadlandIndustries]

Yea dunno. The h3 could have really benefitted from the i6 and likely would have sold more. Colorados and canyons are lighter in comparison to other midsized trucks but maybe they hoped to sell more v8 models. Honestly the fact it's so close suggests this will be a more likely swap candidate as more of the 5cyl motors die.

[@sonicforcegames]

I couldn't tell if this setup allows an electric fan in front of the motor. I didn't see one.

[@BadlandIndustries]

There's very little room. Both fans he has are in front of the condenser.

[@mr.jace.t.97]

Do you know if he plans to sell a complete swap kit when he figures everything out? That would be great because I want to swap a 4200 into my Canyon as easily as possible Sir.

[@BadlandIndustries]

There really isn't much of a kit to make. You adapt a few hoses lines and wires and fab the rest.

[@mr.jace.t.97]

@@BadlandIndustries Well I mean like the motor mounts and the oil pan. I want to take a 4×4 manual transmission regular cab and turn it into an all wheel drive "Syclone" if you will. I'm not interested in swapping a V8 into it. I want a supercharged I6 instead of a turbo V6. I'm thinking about naming it a Chevy Twister. Just take off all the GMC emblems and replace them with bowties, or I could use a Colorado and swap a Canyon grille onto it. What do you guys think?

[@BadlandIndustries]

@mr.jace.t.97 just go directly to the companies that make the parts. Hit up Francisco for his mounts. Hit up emtech for the pan. Talk to Jeremy at limeswap for the tune. Because this is so nuanced of a swap there's not much support just yet.

[@mr.jace.t.97]

@@BadlandIndustries Okay thank you for the advice man. Have a good one.

[@LittleDiesels-H3]

So is this easier then a v8 swap for the h3

[@ethanhassell4181]

This is awesome! The 4200 is a fantastic engine, we need to see it in more swaps! Where do I get more info on adapting the og ecu/wiring harness?

[@BadlandIndustries]

Still working on that

[@ethanhassell4181]

Sweet! Don’t keep us waiting too long!

[@steventurner476]

Vortec 4200 wiki has all the pinouts for all years

[@LittleDiesels-H3]

So if I swapped into my 07 😊hummer h3, could I use my pcm?

[@steventurner476]

I love it when he said "real oil pressure" cuz it's a 4.2 and they don't have real oil pressures gauge from factory lol

[@BadlandIndustries]

Yea it's only an on off sensor. Really disappointing gm thought that was ok.

[@astronomics5665]

Would love to get my hands on these parts!

[@BadlandIndustries]

Do it!

[@Busa0069]

I have a 08 Colorado I was thinking about LS swapping but now I’m thinking about a 4200 I6 instead.

[@BadlandIndustries]

Right on. I figured I'd do both lol. You know for science...

[@HandlesAreDumb_111]

Yep. I'd like to see more. First question- 2005 z85 extended cab... Harder, easier or no real change?

[@BadlandIndustries]

That's literally what this truck is.

[@HandlesAreDumb_111]

z85 EXTENDED cab... Was just curious if there were any significant differences with engine compartment or frame fitment or suspension that made the standard cab work where the extended cab didn't.

[@LittleDiesels]

What about putting it into an h3?

[@BadlandIndustries]

Pretty much the same process as they're quite similar to the Colorados and Canyons.

[@lostallmymoney2082]

I bet that hauls the beans.

[@BadlandIndustries]

I was bummed he didn't have the maf scaling just right, or we could have driven it. 3500# and nearly 300hp. Can't wait to see this with a turbo on it.

[@anythinggoesc33j4y]

I need that engine mount 😊😊😊

[@BadlandIndustries]

Hit Francisco up

[@nuts5388]

Does the 3700 not make really good power too though? I heard they handle in excess of 15-20 psi

[@BadlandIndustries]

They run good but I think the balance shafts are the Achilles heel. If those bearings give out you're launching a rod through the side of the block.

[@nuts5388]

@@BadlandIndustries I see. Are there remedies for that

[@BadlandIndustries]

@@nuts5388 I have an oil line that mechanically improves oil flow to the back of the motor but usually guys don't change their oil overj enough and the crankcase vent gets clogged and they get sucked dry. Clean engine properly maintained should be fun with 8-10psi reliably.

[@nuts5388]

@@BadlandIndustries I see. I’ve heard the stock bottom end can handle much more than that, what kind of mods would I need to do to push 600+ bhp

[@BadlandIndustries]

@@nuts5388 I wouldn't punch the 5cyl too hard. If packaging is an issue I'd run the 4cyl, delete the balance shafts and turn that thing up.

[@DWATSON1975]

08 humer h3 swap what you estimate price to do?

[@BadlandIndustries]

Dunno yet. We're still looking at all the costs.

[@jodygrady9733]

Badlander!!

[@michaelbyrd499]

Will this work on a 1988 S-10 4X4?

[@BadlandIndustries]

Not as easily as it goes into a colorado. But it can be made to work if you can get it to fit.

[@braddranko-eh6nv]

How do we get in touch with Francisco ?

[@BadlandIndustries]

I have a link in the description.

[@oswaldgarcia32]

Put a 4.2 in my 2006 Hummer H3

[@BadlandIndustries]

Do it