Mazda 20B Rotary Engine: Everything You Need To Know

The Mazda Eunos Cosmo was the first (and only) production Mazda to use the highly sought-after triple-rotor 20B-REW engine when it debuted in 1990.  Mazda’s initial attempt at a rotary engine, the 1960’s L10 Cosmo, was continually improved upon, and the Cosmo went on to incorporate the highly sought-after 2-rotor 13B and 3-rotor 20B engines … Read more

Toyota 1NR: Everything You Need To Know

Toyota has replaced the 1.4-liter VVT-i engine (4ZZ-FE) in their Auris with a new, smaller, and more efficient Dual VVT – I drivetrain. This means that it produces power just as effectively yet is less fuel-thirsty than before while also weighing down its four-wheeled siblings.  Not only that, but the Toyota 1NR is also 36% … Read more

Toyota 2NR-FE: Everything You Need To Know

The compact straight-four engine series NR engines are 1.3 and 1.5-liter aluminum blocks with dual overhead cam (DOHC) cylinders and SFI fuel injection that uses four valves per cylinder for variable valve timing or dual VVT-i depending on the application. This article will tackle things you need to know about the Toyota 2NR-FE engine. What … Read more

Toyota 3NR-FE/VE: Everything You Need To Know

The first engine in the new series was introduced to European markets and quickly replaced outdated 4ZZ-FE. This replacement process occurred gradually until it replaced 2NZ -FE as well, then another update happened, which is now known for being more powerful than previous generations with improved fuel efficiency. What are Toyota 3NR-FE/VE Engines?  Toyota has … Read more