Toyota is a brand that needs no introduction as the second largest automotive manufacturer in the world. At 8020 Media, we hold a special place in our hearts for Toyotas. As such, we have written dozens of Toyota-specific articles ranging from technical articles like our 2GR-FKS engine guide to buyer-focused guides like our Toyota Camry vs Corolla article. Be sure to browse through our Toyota content, as we likely have what you are looking for.
It seems like a question as old as time, who makes the better automobile, Honda or Toyota? For decades, the two Japanese auto manufacturers have been dominating the U.S. market with their ultra-reliable, high-quality, and low-cost automobiles. Among consumers, they are widely known as two of the most dependable brands on the market, and it…
Toyota is a company known for their ability to build fantastic engines, but every once in a while, even they put out a powertrain that isn’t up to snuff. The 2AZ-FE is widely considered to be one of those engines. While it isn’t a bad engine per se, it is plagued with some pretty serious…
Of all the fantastic motors the Toyota Motor Corporation has built, the 2JZ-GTE, 1JZ-GTE, 1LR-GUE, 3S-GTE, and 2ZZ-GE engines are by far the best. They range from four to 10 cylinders and power various Supras, Celicas, and the godly Lexus LFA. For many, these are the finest things to have ever come out of Japan…
Why are Toyotas so reliable? It’s one of the most commonly asked questions in the automotive world, and for good reason. Since the 1960s, Japanese auto manufacturer Toyota has continually been one of the more popular and well respected brands to sell automobiles in the United States market — and they didn’t get there by…
Toyota’s 3S-GTE engine has long been one of the most popular JDM power plants for upgrading and modding. A turbocharged, 2.0 liter inline-four engine, the 3SGTE powered the 1986–1999 Toyota Celica and 1990–1999 Toyota MR2 sports cars. Its stock output isn’t too crazy at 182-260 horsepower and 184-239 lb-ft of torque. However, modified 3SGTEs have…
As the eighth best-selling car/truck in the US in 2023, it is no secret that people love their Tacomas. While there haven’t been any true flops in the Tacoma lineup over the years, there are definitely some models years that are better than others. The best model years for Toyota Tacoma trucks include 2007-2015 (2nd…
In terms of Toyota’s many engines, the 1GZ-FE truly stands alone amongst its peers. A 5.0 liter, naturally aspirated, V12 engine, the 1GZ is truly a whole other animal from Japan. It’s Toyota’s only production V12 in history, and it’s the second largest engine behind the 5.7 liter 3UR-FE V8. While the 1GZ will never…
Long considered one of the most efficient and well-built engines in JDM history, Toyota’s 1JZ-GTE engine is a performance enthusiast’s dream. Though it’s not quite as revered as its larger 2JZ-GTE brother, the 2.5 liter 1JZ was one of the best performance engines of the 1990s. Just like the 2JZ, the 1JZ is easy to…
The Toyota 1FZ-FE is a 4.5 liter inline or straight-6 engine that was in production from 1993–2009. During its run, it mainly powered the Toyota Land Cruiser and early Lexus LX450. In addition to the fuel injection 1FZ-FE, there was also the carbureted version, the 1FZ-F, and a version that ran on liquefied petroleum gas…
For more than two decades, Toyota’s 1.5 liter 1NZ-FE engine was one of their most reliable and efficient motors. While Americans never got the engine stateside, Toyota widely used the engine in the Australian, Southeast Asia, Japanese, and Taiwanese markets. It powered more than a dozen cars from 1999–2021, though it has largely fallen out…
There are very few engines in the world that have the same widespread acclaim as the Toyota 2JZ-GTE engine. Its placement in the Mk4 Supra unquestionably upped the 2JZ’s notoriety in the tuner scene. However, it can be argued that the Supra’s legendary status can be largely attributed to the 2JZ itself. The 3.0L turbocharged…
Toyota is known for a few things, but their expertise in building nearly indestructible engines is one of the biggest contributors to their success. Of course, Toyota has a massive catalog of bulletproof, no-fuss engines, but their V6 and V8 engines truly stand out. The Toyota 1GR-FE is certainly an engine that has earned a…
