Toyota's Legendary 2JZ-GTE Engine Almost any car enthusiast in the world is familiar with - or has at least heard of - the legendary Toyota 2JZ-GTE engine. It was a special engine in stock form when Toyota first released the 2JZ in 1991. It's a 3.0L DOHC twin turbo inline-6 engine that offers 320 horsepower straight from the factory. These were already impressive numbers for … [Read more...] about Toyota 2JZ-GTE Engine Complete Guide
The 3 Most Common 6.1 HEMI Engine Problems
Dodge 6.1 HEMI Problems The 6.1 HEMI made its first appearance in the 2005 Chrysler 300C SRT-8 and remained through 2010. It offers 425 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque. 6.1L HEMI engines come without MDS, but use a stronger block and internals than the 5.7 engine. Overall, the 6.1 V8 is a great engine that offers a good balance of performance and reliability. However, no … [Read more...] about The 3 Most Common 6.1 HEMI Engine Problems
The 3 Most Common Toyota 5VZ-FE 3.4 V6 Engine Problems
Toyota 5VZ-FE Engine Problems Toyota released the 3.4 V6 5VZ-FE engine all the way back in 1993 and it remained through 2004. The engine offers a reasonable 190hp and 220 lb-ft of torque. Those numbers might sound low by modern standards, but it's solid performance for an engine of that era. Additionally, many consider the Toyota 5VZ-FE to be among the most reliable engines. … [Read more...] about The 3 Most Common Toyota 5VZ-FE 3.4 V6 Engine Problems
The 3 Most Common Toyota 5.7 V8 Engine Problems
Toyota 5.7 Engine Problems In 2007, Toyota introduced the 5.7 V8 for use in the Tundra, Sequoia, Land Cruiser, and Lexus LX 570. The engine is also known as the Toyota 3UR-FE, and remains in the same vehicles as of 2021. It offers a respectable 381 horsepower and 401 lb-ft of torque. For some time, Toyota also offered a TRD supercharger for the 5.7L engine bringing output to … [Read more...] about The 3 Most Common Toyota 5.7 V8 Engine Problems
The 4 Most Common Ford 4.6 V8 Engine Problems
Ford 4.6 Engine Problems & Reliability The Ford 4.6 V8 was the first engine in the Ford Modular engine family. It hit the markets back in 1991 and remained in production through 2014. Ford also made three primary variants of the 4.6L engine - the 2-valve, 3-valve, and 4-valve. Horsepower for the Ford 4.6 varies widely from 190hp to 806hp. However, most models fall in the … [Read more...] about The 4 Most Common Ford 4.6 V8 Engine Problems