Bryce Cleveland 
If you’ve been following the NR series, you’ll know that there were no turbocharged engines until the debut of the 8NR-FTS, which opened up new possibilities for this series. However, from its inception, the engine has elicited a variety of reactions regarding its qualities and antics. As part of the Toyota inventions, the engine somehow … Read more
From 1967 through 1986, Nissan L series vehicle engines were built in both inline-four and inline-six designs with displacements ranging from 1.3 L to 2.8 L. This was the engine that powered the Datsun 510, 240Z sports vehicle, and Nissan Maxima. It is a two-valve per cylinder SOHC non-crossflow engine with an iron block and … Read more
If any Volkswagen fanatics are reading this, you will be aware that the EA189 was at the core of the infamous “VW Emissions Scandal.” In a nutshell, Volkswagen reportedly installed “defeat devices” in the EA189 engine to evade emissions testing and fulfill EPA pollution regulations. Volkswagen was forced to notify all EA189 2.0 TDI car … Read more
The Volkswagen Group is always generating new car models, and the 1.8 TSI / TFSI EA888 engine has been a highly sought after unit for its power in any combustion based vehicle. Cars from the Volkswagen Group with a 1.8 TSI / TFSI EA888 engine are typically decent vehicles, but engine branding is a pain … Read more
The EA188 engine family includes the 2.0 TDI engine. This is a redesigned 1.9-liter TDI engine. The 2.0-liter TDI diesel engine was the first Volkswagen diesel engine having four valves per cylinder, and it was used in the 2004 Golf, Passat, and other vehicles. Gray cast iron is used to make the cylinder block. The … Read more
Throughout the mid 2000s, the streets are filled with difference machines to impress different crowds in different strokes and one of those is the the VW/Audi EA888 Gen 3 engine. This engine is an evolution of its 2.0T engines and where we have been over time with those designs – but there are still many … Read more
To begin, there are several VW/Audi 2.0 TDI variants available from 2003 to the present. The 2.0 TDI engine is the replacement for the notorious 1.9 TDI engines, and it is considered more modern but less dependable. The Volkswagen Group developed the EA188 2.0 TDI PD, or “Pumpe Duse” direct injection, with a Garett turbo … Read more
The 2.5 liter 5-cylinder in-line TDI engine with pump injection technology ushers in a new generation of 5-cylinder diesel engines. The major development aim was to employ the engine in a variety of types (transverse and longitudinal mounting) to achieve a high power density. The engine is utilized in the Transporter 2004 with 130 and … Read more
Disappointed on the results of their performance in three straight years, Mazda finally came to a realization that they must up their game for them to compete against the European and other engine powerhouses. This does not come easy as they faced different struggles along the way, some of which are not achievable in the … Read more
From 1967 through 1986, Nissan L series vehicle engines were built in both inline-four and inline-six designs with displacements ranging from 1.3 L to 2.8 L. This was the engine that powered the trusty Datsun 510, the renowned Datsun 240Z sports vehicle, and the first-generation upmarket Nissan Maxima. These engines are well-known for their exceptional … Read more