Introduction The 3UZ-FE was a 4.3-litre V8 engine that was first introduced in the Lexus XF30 LS 430. An evolution of the 4.0-litre 1UZ-FE engine, the 3UZ-FE had larger bores and revised valve timing. The 3UZ-FE engine was subsequently used in the Lexus S190 GS 430 and Lexus SC 430. 3UZ-FE block The 3UZ-FE had […]
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3UR-FE Toyota engine
Introduction Toyota’s 3UR-FE was a 5.7-litre V8 petrol which had a 90-degree ‘V’ angle.Like other members of Toyota’s ‘UR’ engine family, which also included the 1UR-FSE, 1UR-FE, 2UR-GSE and 2UR-FSE, the 3UR-FE engine had an aluminium alloy block and cylinder head, double overhead camshafts (chain-driven) and dual VVT-i. Other features for the 3UR-FE included its: […]
3RZ-FE Toyota engine
Introduction Toyota’s 3RZ-FE was a 2.7-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that was offered in Toyota’s commercial and four-wheel drive vehicles. Key features of the 3RZ-FE engine included its cast iron, aluminium alloy cylinder head, double overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder and 9.5:1 compression ratio. 3RZ-FE block The 3RZ-FE engine had a deep-skirt cast iron block […]
3MZ-FE Toyota engine
Introduction Toyota’s 3MZ-FE was a 3.3-litre V6 petrol engine with a 60-degree ‘V’ angle. A member of Toyota’s ‘MZ’ engine family, the 3MZ-FE was closely related to the 3.0-litre 1MZ-FE – its main differences relative to later versions of that engine were its 3.3-litre capacity, two-stage intake controls system and 10.8:1 compression ratio (10.5:1 for […]
Chrysler 3.6L Pentastar V6 engine (2010-16)
Introduction The 3.6L Pentastar V6 engine was first introduced in 2010 and developed to replace seven V6 engines in the Chrysler, Ram Truck, Jeep and Dodge ranges. Significantly, the Pentastar engine reduced the number of major engine components from 189 to 32, thereby simplifying the build process and achieving cost savings through purchasing efficiencies and […]
3GR-FSE Lexus engine
Introduction Lexus’ 3GR-FSE was a 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine that, for Australia, was solely offered in the Lexus S190 GS 300 from 2005 to 2011. Effectively replacing the 2JZ-GE inline six-cylinder engine, key features of the 3GR-FSE engine included its aluminium alloy block and cylinder head, direct fuel injection, and variable intake and exhaust valve […]
Chrysler 3.5L EGG V6 engine (2005-11)
Introduction Chrysler’s EGG engine was a 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine which powered the Chrysler LX 300C from 2005 to 2011 (see table below). Manufactured in Kenosha, Wisconsin, key features of the EGG engine included its: Aluminium alloy block with 60-degree ‘V’ angle; Forged crankshaft with cross-bolted main bearing caps; Cast aluminium cylinder head; Belt-driven single […]
Chrysler 3.2L Pentastar V6 engine (2014)
Introduction The 3.2L Pentastar V6 engine was first introduced in the Jeep KL Cherokee in 2014 and was the first derivative of the 3.6L Pentastar V6 engine. Key features of the 3.2L Pentastar V6 engine included: High-pressure die-cast aluminium block with a 60-degree ‘V’ angle; Nodular iron crankshaft; Forged steel connecting rods; Cast aluminium alloy […]
2ZR-FXE Toyota engine
Introduction Toyota’s 2ZR-FXE was a 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that was a member of Toyota’s ‘ZR’ engine family. Like the 2ZR-FE on which it was based, the 2ZR-FXE engine had an aluminium alloy cylinder block and head, offset crankshaft, double overhead camshafts and four valves per cylinder. The 2ZR-FXE engine, however, was distinguished by its: […]
2ZZ-GE Toyota I4 Engine
Introduction First offered in Australia in 1999 in the Toyota T230 Celica, the 2ZZ-GE was a 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol engine. The 2ZZ-GE and related 1ZZ-FE were members of Toyota’s ZZ engine family and featured alloy construction to reduce mass. Whereas the 1ZZ-FE was developed for economy and low-end torque, the 2ZZ-GE was developed for top-end […]