It seems that Toyota are moving towards V8s and V6 NA power plants.
Gone are the days of over-engineered 2JZ-GTE engines, renown for being able to run up to 800hp without rebuild or 550hp reliably. It’s no surprise 15 year old Supra twin turbos with 2JZ-GTE blocks are still running today without a rebuild.
The 2JZ-GTE 3.0 engine was made as the ultimate in turbo charging and tuneability from Toyota. The Mk.iv version was the pinnacle of their success, with VVti being standard with twin turbos. The turbos for Japanese spec were typically ceramic for faster spin-up. These turbos could take a safe 400hp with boost increase from it’s factory 280hp spec.
The twin turbo setup was in fact a small turbo and a larger one to create a 2-stage power delivery….removing the dreaded turbo lag. The 3.0 litre block gives the car enormous torque and top speed has been one of the 2JZ-GTEs strong points, with the Jun Supra clicking in at 250mph GPS speed and factory Supra’s doing 180mph.
The passing of the 2JZ-GTE with it’s tuning options to make you jump for joy, will be sad indeed. Emmissions requirements have put an end such amazing engines, that last and last. Instead we are left with the 1JZ type engines which suffer from oil sludge and do not have the reliability of the 2JZ-GTE. Even the RB26 from Nissan is no longer available.
Instead the German’s are leading the way with the 650hp Audi V8 turbo engines.
But still, a 2JZ-GTE is THE engine and running gear to have.
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