Introduction Toyota’s 7A-FE was a 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that was produced from 1990 to 2002. Based on the 1.6-litre 4A-FE engine, key features of the 7A-FE engine included its cast iron block, aluminium alloy cylinder head, double overhead camshafts and four valves per cylinder. Furthermore, the 7A-FE was a non-interference engine. While the 7A-FE […]
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Chrysler 6.4L ESG HEMI V8 engine (2011)
Introduction Chrysler’s ESG engine was a 6.4-litre V8 petrol engine that was produced from 2012 and powered vehicles such as the Chrysler LX2 300 SRT8and Jeep WK2 Grand Cherokee SRT8 (see table below). Manufactured at Chrysler’s Saltillo Engine plant in Ramos Arizpe, Mexico, key features of the 6.4L HEMI V8 engine included its: Deep-skirt, grey […]
Chrysler 6.1L ESF HEMI V8 engine (2006-11)
Introduction Chrysler’s EZD engine was a 6.1-litre V8 petrol engine that was produced from 2006 to 2011 and powered vehicles such as the Chrysler LX 300C SRT-8and Jeep WH Grand Cherokee SRT-8 (see table below). Made at Chrysler’s Saltillo Engine plant in Ramos Arizpe, Mexico, key features of the 6.1L HEMI V8 engine included its: […]
5VZ-FE Toyota engine
Introduction Toyota’s 5VZ-FE was a 3.4-litre V6 petrol engine that, for Australia, was offered in the 90-Series LandCruiser Prado andMk.6 Hilux. Key attributes of the 5VZ-FE engine included its: Deep-skirt cast iron block; 60 degree ‘V’ angle; Aluminium alloy cylinder head; Double overhead camshafts (belt and gear driven); and, Four valves per cylinder. 5VZ-FE block […]
Chrysler 5.7L EZD HEMI V8 engine (2009)
Introduction Chrysler’s EZD engine was a member of the 5.7L HEMI V8 engine family that was produced from 2009 and powered vehicles such as the Chrysler LX 300C, Jeep WH Grand Cherokee and Jeep WK2 Grand Cherokee. Made at Chrysler’s Saltillo Engine plant in Ramos Arizpe, Mexico, key features of the 5.7L HEMI V8 engine […]
5S-FE Toyota engine
Introduction Toyota’s 5S-FE was a 2.2-litre four-cylinder inline petrol engine. The 5S-FE was a non-interference engine and shared many attributes with the 3S-FE, but was distinguished by its increased bore and stroke. Key features of the 5S-FE engine include its cast iron block, aluminium alloy cylinder head, double overhead camshafts and 9.5:1 compression. During its […]
3VZ-FE Toyota engine
Introduction A member of the Toyota’s VZ engine family, the 3VZ-FE was a six-cylinder petrol engine with a 60-degree ‘V’ angle. The 3VZ-FE engine was based on Toyota’s 2VZ-FE engine which was first introduced in the Lexus ES 250 (not offered in Australia). For Australia, the 3VZ-FE engine was offered in the Toyota XV10 Camry, […]
4GR-FSE Lexus engine
Introduction The 4GR-FSE was a 2.5-litre V6 petrol engine that was first introduced in Australia in the Lexus XE20 IS 250. A member of the Toyota/Lexus GR engine family, key features of the 4GR-FSE engine included its aluminium alloy block and cylinder head, direct fuel injection, and variable intake and exhaust valve timing (‘dual VVT-i’). […]
Chrysler 5.7L EZB HEMI V8 engine (2003-09)
Introduction Chrysler’s EZB engine was a member of the 5.7L HEMI V8 engine family that was produced from 2003 to 2009 and powered vehicles such as the Chrysler LX 300C and Jeep WH Grand Cherokee (see table below). Producedat Chrysler’s Saltillo Engine plant in Ramos Arizpe, Mexico, key features of the 5.7L HEMI V8 engine […]
3ZR-FE Toyota engine
Introduction The 3ZR-FE was a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that was a member of Toyota’s ‘ZR’ engine family. Key features for the 3ZR-FE engine included its aluminium alloy cylinder block and head, offset crankshaft, double overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder actuated by roller rocker arms and dual VVT-i. For Australia, the 3ZR-FE was first […]