GM made two variants of the 4200.

'02to'05
'06 to end of production.

There were many small improvements made each year but in '06 the biggest change occurred:

New head with bigger intake/exhaust valve, longer valves, better valve springs and retainers.
Higher compression and redesigned camshafts.
The exhaust port was redesigned to allow the engine to breath better. A new aluminum valve cover and VVT actuator was introduced.


Last edited by efi-diy; 02/17/09 02:24 PM.

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