It’s no secret that some of the most successful and beloved affordable sports cars have been the product of Japanese engineering. The late 1990s and early 2000s were a golden age for Japanese togue monsters from numerous manufacturers. Both Toyota and Nissan were at the top of their game, producing cars that have since become cultural icons like the MkIV Supra and the Skyline … [Read more...] about 2JZ vs RB26 Engine Guide – A Battle of JDM Legends
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Toyota 2JZ-GE vs 2JZ-GTE Engine Guide
There is nothing left unsaid about Toyota’s 2JZ engine. Over the past 30 years, it has become one of the most famous engines in existence. Enthusiasts can’t get enough of Toyota’s flagship inline-6 powerhouse for good reason. Replacing the 1JZ, known for its high power potential and smooth power delivery, the 2JZ is nearly identical in construction. However, the 2JZ is even … [Read more...] about Toyota 2JZ-GE vs 2JZ-GTE Engine Guide
Toyota 1JZ vs 2JZ – A Brief History & Comparison
If you ask a non-enthusiast their opinion on Toyota, most will say that they are reliable and practical. Performance-oriented and powerful are adjectives that probably wouldn’t make the list at all. That is likely because they’ve never heard of either the 1JZ or 2JZ. In enthusiast circles, both of these engines are immediately recognized and wholeheartedly respected. They … [Read more...] about Toyota 1JZ vs 2JZ – A Brief History & Comparison
2JZ-GE Turbo Upgrade Guide
The Toyota built 2JZ - an engine that lives in the heart of backyard enthusiasts and professional track-day teams alike. Since 1991, the 2JZ has become the ultimate cult classic for extreme power with relatively little work. Due to the 2JZ’s cast-iron bottom end, balanced inline design, square-shaped engine geometry, and forged crank, it can easily handle twice its stock … [Read more...] about 2JZ-GE Turbo Upgrade Guide
Toyota 2JZ-GTE Engine Complete Guide
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