VEGE DCVJ Remanufactured Long Block – GM 4.2L Vortec 4200
America’s Answer to the Straight-Six, Rebuilt to Factory Specification
The Vortec 4200 — GM’s LL8 — is the engine that made the TrailBlazer worth buying: a 4.2-litre DOHC 24-valve inline-six with an aluminum block, variable valve timing and a torque curve that made it a repeated Ward’s 10 Best Engines winner. Enthusiasts still call it “almost America’s 2JZ.” The VEGE DCVJ is that engine, remanufactured in the Netherlands by Europe’s largest engine remanufacturer: thermal cleaned, crack-tested, machined to OEM tolerances, fitted with new pistons, rings, bearings and gaskets throughout, and run on a state-of-the-art test bench before dispatch.
What arrives: long block with the DOHC cylinder head and oil pump, gaskets included. What transfers from your old engine: intake manifold, exhaust manifold, valve cover, oil pan, front timing cover, water pump, harmonic balancer, sensors, wiring and PCM.
Which LL8 Code? The Year Split
GM revised the LL8 across its production run, and VEGE codes track the changes:
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| Code | Years | Key difference |
|---|---|---|
| DCTW | 2002–2004 | Early LL8, no VVT |
| DCVJ (this engine) | 2005 | VVT on intake |
| DCVC | 2006–2007 | VVT on exhaust |
| DCVK | 2008–2009 | Final revision |
Order by your vehicle’s model year — and send your VIN if you’re unsure. A 2005 TrailBlazer takes this engine; the VVT difference isn’t a detail, it’s the valvetrain. [VERIFY availability of sibling codes.]
Remanufactured vs Rebuilt vs Used
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| Used (breaker) | Rebuilt | VEGE Remanufactured | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Process | None | One mechanic, one engine | Industrial process, certified technicians |
| Block & head | Unknown | Inspected | Thermal cleaned, crack-tested, machined to OEM tolerance |
| Internals | Worn | Replaced as needed | All wearable parts new |
| Testing | None | Variable | Test-bench run before dispatch |
| Warranty | None | 3–12 months | 3-year / unlimited mileage VEGE + 12-month NH in-house |
Key Features & Benefits
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OEM-specification remanufacture — known original weaknesses corrected, not repeated
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2005 VVT-on-intake specification — cam actuator #12569502, the correct valvetrain for your model year
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Aluminum DOHC architecture — light, compact, and one of the best six-cylinders GM ever built
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Casting-verified — head #8424S, block #12563712GH [VERIFY against your unit]
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Test-bench proven — run and verified before it leaves the factory
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3-year / unlimited-mileage VEGE warranty + 12-month in-house NH warranty handled in Europe
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Core exchange available — return your old engine (same type, complete, crack-free) to reduce cost
Decoding the Type Code: DCVJ
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D — VEGE long-block format code · C — Chevrolet/GM family · VJ — the 2005 LL8 variant with intake VVT
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[VERIFY: VEGE publishes no official decoder — decode from the ATK/VEGE application guide (“VVT on Intake #12569502, 8424S, 12563712GH”); confirm against your supplier invoice]
Technical Specifications
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| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| VEGE type code | DCVJ |
| Engine | GM 4.2L LL8 “Vortec 4200” inline-6 |
| Configuration | DOHC, 24-valve, aluminum block and head |
| Bore × stroke | 3.66″ × 4.01″ (93.0 × 102.0 mm) |
| Head / block casting | #8424S head, #12563712GH block |
| VVT | Intake cam, actuator #12569502 |
| VIN code | S |
| Factory output | ~275 hp (2005 spec) [VERIFY] |
| Fuel system | Sequential EFI (components transferred) |
| Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 [VERIFY] |
| Included | Block, head, oil pump, gaskets |
| Not included | Intake/exhaust manifolds, valve cover, oil pan, timing cover, water pump, balancer, sensors, wiring, PCM |
| Warranty | 3-year / unlimited-mileage VEGE + 12-month NH Race Engine in-house |
What Does It Fit?
2005 GM 4.2L applications (VIN S): Chevrolet TrailBlazer and TrailBlazer EXT, Buick Rainier, and the wider GMT360 family of that year [VERIFY: Envoy/Bravada/9-7X coverage against VEGE’s application list]. Send your VIN and we’ll confirm the DCVJ against the other LL8 year codes.
Condition & Pre-Delivery Inspection
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Factory process: thermal cleaning, magnetic crack-testing, OEM-tolerance machining, all-new wearable parts, test-bench run
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Our inspection on arrival in Kessel: crate integrity, external damage check, rotation confirmation, sealing caps intact
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Your installer should: renew the VVT actuator solenoid and seals while accessible, use fresh fluids and filters throughout, prime the oiling system before first start, and follow our installation guides
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Register your warranty on our warranty registration page
Recommended Companion Products
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Different year? Ask about the DCTW (02–04) and DCVC (06–07) LL8 codes [VERIFY STOCK]
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Browse the full crate engines collection — VEGE across GM, Ford, Jeep, Mopar and Mazda
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Custom engine builds — the LL8’s tuning potential is well documented if you want more than stock
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Core exchange — ask about returning your old engine to lower the price
Shipping & Delivery
In-stock engines ship from Kessel within 48 hours, crated, insured and tracked. Transit: 1–3 business days in the Benelux, 3–7 days elsewhere in Europe. Freight is palletized curbside delivery. Request a quote for a delivered price including freight to your country.
Order Your VEGE DCVJ Remanufactured Engine
A test-bench-proven Vortec 4200 with a 3-year warranty, built an hour from our workshop. Email info@nhraceengine.nl or request a quote online — send your VIN and we’ll confirm the DCVJ against the other LL8 year codes before you order.
SKU: DCVJ | MPN: DCVJ | Brand: VEGE | Category: Crate Engines > Remanufactured | Condition: Remanufactured
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