Together with 4GR-FSE, in 2003, Toyota introduced the 3.0 L displacement engine for the GR engine family. It replaced the internationally recognized inline-six engine, the 2JZ-GE. This engine uses the same Aluminum 60 degree V6 cylinder block as 2GR. However, the cylinder’s diameter of 3GR is smaller. Also, these engines feature different cooling systems. Other … Read more
Toyota 2GR engine was developed and produced in 2004 as a replacement for the iconic 2JZ engine and 1MZ-FE V6 and can be found on Lexus and JDM Toyota. This lesser-known engine gained nod for engine swaps and their choice of weapon, the Toyota MR2, and midship Lotus. Its 3.5 L displacement and lightweight all-aluminum … Read more
Toyota introduced its GR generation in 2002 as a designated replacement for the previous 3.4 L 5VZ-FE Engines. And the family was represented by none other than the 1GR or commonly known as 1GR-FE. 1GR-FE is a member of the GR Family along with the 3.5 L 2GR, 3.0 L 3GR, 2.5L 4GR, and specially … Read more
The RB26 is part of Nissan’s RB engine family, which includes other legendary engines such as the RB20, RB25, and RB30. Most enthusiasts consider the RB26DETT to be one of the best engines in the RB family. GTRs first represented Nissan’s 2.6 Liter twin-turbocharged Japanese craze RB26DETT engine in 1989. Nissan used the RB26 in … Read more
RB25 has to be the most popular engine coming out of Nissan’s RB series of engines. You can’t miss this engine as it can be found in various configurations and referred to as one of the best engines to work on by enthusiasts. RB25 engine is a member of the RB family produced in 1991 … Read more
When it comes to a four-cylinder favorite among Nissan enthusiasts, you cannot miss the most celebrated and revered engines, the SR20. This Japanese sport engine’s pride in its compact design, aftermarket support, performance, and consumer acceptance and elevated this engine’s reputation to became famous and praised at the same time, especially in the 90s. Its … Read more
4G69 engine is a 2.4 L, inline-4 engine built in Shiga, Japan, and Shenyang, China. This engine emphasizes the incorporation of Mitsubishi’s MIVEC Variable Valve Timing technology that features a separate cam profile for different driving situations. 4G69 is a member of the Sirius Family of automobile engines that includes 4G61, 4G62, 4G63, 4G63T, 4G64, … Read more
4G94 engine belongs to the Mitsubishi 4G9 series. These engines are built in Japan and were launched in the Mitsubishi Lancer. 4G94 engines along with 4G91, 4G92, and 4G93 are inline-4 engines that use both the SOHC and DOHC 16-valve camshaft heads. Some 4G engines feature MIVEC variable valve timing. It has four displacements in … Read more
In a world of turbocharged four-cylinders, hybrids, V6s, V8s, and electric drivetrains, BMW is the only manufacturer who has stuck with the inline-6 engine layout. Most manufacturers dropped their inline-6 engines long ago for a variety of reasons, and even BMW did drop their inline-6 engine in their flagship sports car, the M3. Of course, … Read more
BMW’s N55 engine was no doubt one of the best engines ever to hit the automotive market. This under-the-hood legend is an undeniably outstanding craft. Its impact on engine production and design heavily influenced the direction of performance engines. In their heyday, N55s were casually collecting accolades, winning consecutive awards for their exemplary engine performance. … Read more