In the early 2000s, the trend of a larger displacement is not expected due to the rise of the mid-level engines, as we have seen in movies and media during that era. While others are busy tuning their V6s, Nissan created a V8 that is loaded with power, balancing it with a better fuel economy, … Read more
In search of a larger but more fuel-efficient, lesser emissions engine for big trucks, Nissan responded with their innovations coming through the hoods of those heavy trucks. Inspired by their own VQ V6 engine family, Nissan moved to greater heights by creating a larger one in a V8 category. It was named and released under … Read more
Toyota made the last engine in the GR family lineup to power their Lexus vehicles. These engines are the collective effort of the previous models before it; they combined some elements and features from those early versions and integrated them here. And that engine is the Toyota 8GR. So, today, let’s talk about the engine’s design, … Read more
One of the most sought engines of the Toyota company was its GR engine family. It offers countless engines and stretches its varieties more than the other families, making it won several engine awards and gaining popularity over time. And one of the engines that we will talk about from the GR family is the … Read more
GR engines are introduced as the designated replacement for the previous MZ V6, JZ inline-6, and the VZ V6. And the GR family is represented by its initial release, the 1GR engine. But we will not talk about 1GR machines; and we will talk about its analog version, the 6GR engine. So, let us talk … Read more
Toyota has a wide array of engines made for all markets. With the diverse levels of compliance, the automakers, not only Toyota, needed to adapt their techniques depending on the receiving end of their product. With that being said, they released an engine exclusive for the Chinese market, the 5GR engine. So, let us discuss … Read more
In 2002, Toyota introduced a new engine in the MZ family series to power the Highlander, Camry, Solera, and Lexus RX 330. This V6 powerplant leveled the market with an affordable but powerful engine that has strong internals. The engine we are talking about is the 3MZ-FE which we will talk about shortly. We will … Read more
In terms of longevity, power, and appeal to the mass, we cannot count out the engine that powered the Nissan SE-R. You can see them rolling on the streets with their nice sound, dynamic driving look, and the attitude it brings to the owner. The engine we are talking about is the QR25DE engine which … Read more
The 90s and 2000s created a massive bridge for us to experience the best engines in that era. The JDM legend continues as these engines continue to top the engine charts even at their relatively decades-old engine production and release. However, you cannot deny that they will still dominate and thrive, even competing with the … Read more
When it comes to JDM legends, you really cannot miss the Supra RZ, which housed the legendary, massive, powerhouse engine in the 2JZ-GTE engine. 90s enthusiasts lived when automakers were throwing some nasty power output such as this with mounting to 320 HP straight from the factory. Even pro motorsports teams still find this kind … Read more