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, […]
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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 […]
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’). […]
5.7L HEMI V8 engine (EZB: 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 […]
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: […]
3UZ-FE Lexus engine
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]