There is a channel called Frankenstein Motorworks where they developed 2GR-FE capable of over 400 n\a wheel horsepower. And they sell parts that they developed on their site.
One day you guys should make a video talking about all the cars in the brackground, love your videos, a lot of detail and everything well explained without making it boring!
I can't believe they put all their tips and tricks out there for everyone ! Some of these details are the type of info that would be protected at all cost in big time racing circles.
Pretty silly that they hide information like that. Generally most of this stuff is all "out there" for anyone to find, but you have to dig and occasionally read actual books. The pros that the other pros are worried about have all read the books. It's only us filthy amateurs out here in the dark, and we're not a threat to anyone but ourselves. What I find fascinating is that, if you cross disciplines a lot, the super top secrets of one community are discussed openly in others. For example, the minutia of cylinder head porting for optimal flow and velocity seems to be dark magic in the import world, but a cover story in a V8 hit-rod magazine. The science of lean combustion is ultra mysterious and even thought impossible in most of the car world, but every dentist with a private pilot license knows about it. Resonance tuning seems to be a hard concept for a lot of car guys and even some serious tuners to appreciate, but every long-haired Monster Energy chugging 14yr old motocross bro knows why a shorty expansion chamber is gonna make his YZ125 rip harder on the top-end.
1gr...has never let me down in 12 years. 05 with over 270k miles. original everything on engine and transmission. only thing I've done is regular maintenance and 2 starters. because the first one i bought was aftermarket lmfao Also didn't know the crank could handle 1000hp😂 that's awesome!
catcams or kelford has cams for the 2gr. just in cast anyone is wondering. there's rocker retainer clips if you're going to hit close higher rpms too. great motor
Awesome to see this video. For eternity all I’ve seen on the internet is that if anything happens to the 1GR It’s gotta be junked. Great to see options here in Aus where the Barra reigns supreme. 1GR fits into many more engine bays and looks beefier than a Barra
I love owning a 2gr-FE, but I’d trade it for a barra any day of the week. At least here in the US we’re making headway with the GM 4200 atlas i6 as a performance swap.
I shot-peened my rods and crank in the late 90’s. 1700 crossflow Kent engine. At the time, it was done at the local aerodrome machine shop. Cast iron with a few more heat cycles, I like that.
my 07 in my 4runner has 250k on it no problems its already bulletproof burns no oil no oil leaks nothing just change the oil and put the V8 wix oil filter on it..and penzoil ultra synthetic oil
I had a 92 V6 Camry years back, was young and dumb and blew up the 3vzfe revving it too high. The TVIS system was really intriguing as it varied the intake runners based on RPM made it have tons of torque down low. Also had hydraulic fan that ran on the power steering interestingly enough.
Nerd moment- the 3vzfe features ACIS not TVIS. It doesn’t vary the runners themselves, it’s literally just a flap in the top of the intake right before the runners that varies the path of intake flow. Used in the VZ, MZ, and I believe it’s still used today in the GR.
Thanks Mike loved the how the Toyota is designed , and improved by your team . I have a 2008 G37 direct import from Japan into my place here in Melbourne Australia. So I can now compare the V sixes , however mine is an NA unit. Thanks for your afford to explain the sixer . Follow most off your broadcasts . Also the Porsche was an eye opener.
God i wish i could afford to work with a man like this. Sometimes i think it would be worth it to live out of my car to get knowledge like this. I like my job at intel but this...this has always had my heart. And just when i think i know cars i listen to him and think i dont know ish.
Great video- your knowledge seems endless and is definitely priceless! You should film the engine build process on this. And then show the engine running 😎 thank you for all that you do- you are among the best in the industry
Cool motor! I know you guys are a business, there are a lot of variables and the sky’s the limit but it would be interesting to know the ball park prices on these motor builds. Some engine builders list their prices for complete motors. As an outsider I have no idea if this is a $5000 or a $35000 motor and don’t necessarily want to bother shops by asking for pricing. Thanks!! Love your videos.
They made a pricing video for a K series and LS series build. Their techniques seems similar for most engines, and the K series ranged from $7k to $20k
@@motoiq Thanks! I really appreciate you taking the time to reply to my comment and share pricing with us. This is or a Ford Duratech may be engines of choice for an upcoming project. Need to complete others before starting new ones.
I'm kind of surprised that squish pad angle and piston cam/taper aren't more widely understood. I learned about engines in the 2-stroke world, where these things were reasonably well known to amateurs in the 70s, and polished to an absolute science by the 80s. Of course, detonation and piston seizure are huge issues limiting almost every 2-stroke enging, whereas things like valves, boost, and oil pressure literally don't exist. I've found that 2-stroke people tend to have an extremely strong understanding of combustion dynamics and NA resonance effects. ITBs and long-tube headers make sense to us. But it took me a solid decade to finally trust that a valvetrain could exist without scattering immediately.
Interesting to see a 1grfe build. I was always disappointed with the lack of aftermarket with my 2GRFE. Basically nothing. Switching to a BMW B48 has solved that 😂
I have a fully built 2GRFE Turbo with a PT6062 G2 turbo... I'm up in the 700whp mark and I know others in the 800whp. There is enough aftermarket. You downgraded 😢.
@dylan4972 that's awesome 👌. My 2GRFE is in a 2008 Camry Chassis. I loved that car but it's too old now. 2GRFE and Aison 6 speed still work perfect. Great power. But it's a FWD Chassis and while stock is excellent the BMW chassis runs rings around it. There's basically no aftermarket at all in Australia for it. I thought about a Lexus but here used they were more expensive than a BMW. Full bolt on b48 will easily get me to 450whp. That's enough for the street in a 1540 kg kerb weight car.
my first car was an '08 rx350...weird to say, but the 2gr in that car was such a pleasure. butter smooth and lots of power. i almost prefer it to the k24 in my civic lol
Thanks for plugging your website. I wanted to know if you have anything interesting to share about the n54 engine, and I managed to find a couple of articles like you said!
I want to see the motor run in its truck. A tacoma owner 2005 6sp 4.0 4wd . I would love to have that motor. Give costs and I know if you have to ask.?
These engines from the factory have like a sprayed in cylinder wall don’t they? I thought I remembered hearing that you can bore these blocks out if the cylinders are scored or whatnot for a rebuild. These sleeves completely replace the cylinder wall?
I would love to know what level of boost warrants some of these improvements. I always thought up to 15 psi was relatively safe for stock engine with no basic design weakness.
29:25 What is the consequence of failing to address this "boost leaking into combustion chamber through inlet springs" issue? What lets one know that this little boost leak is happening?
Outstanding and informative video! It helps me learn about stuff that can be applied to all motors. Any way we'll be able to see it running and learn about hp it makes?
I have this engine in my truck. And I have heard that installing -3° exhaust cam gears is very beneficial. I don’t know much about how that would benefit me, would you say installing them would be worth my time?
He really sounds like my grand father when he drinks a little bit too much and starts telling me stories about when he was working as a diesel mechanic
Is that a 3.4 block? Also can you give a breakdown of what was used for the build and what the horsepower and torque outcome is expected? I’m looking to do something to my O2 Tacoma, and looking at several platforms to start with, including a 2UZ but ultimately if I can keep the factory wiring harness, it would make things a lot easier to start with. I’m not looking for something to blow away a Ferrari, but I would damn sure appreciate a lot more horsepower and torque in this factory 3.4.
What is, “WPC” treatment? Also my next question is, what about Transmission matching on, 4WD 4Runners with Turbo Charging Motor, with an increased power build, how is the power matching transfer to the wheels going to be, without a transmission that can match, tuffness and longevity of a run? I’m talking to get at least a, 250,000 mile rebuild, on top of the expense of such a performance investment of power transfer.
What have you done with the 4.6 lexus/Toyota engines, and have you boosted any of these? If you have previous videos on this could you reference to it please. As always your presentation is awesome, and I appreciate the manner in which you present to average person is capable of understanding.
i have a 2023 4runner, will my stock 1grfe engine handle a magnuson supercharger for the life expectancy of the engine? Should I upgrade any parts before supercharging?
This man must be protected at all costs.
He's a national treasure.
"...it's really strong, and, I kinda dig that." @2:37 😭😭💯💯😍😍💪🏼💪🏼
I fully agree
@@semoffthis should be a meme lol
That's what I was thinking back in early 2000's when I would read his articles from sport compact magazine in high school also this guy is awesome 😎👍
There is a channel called Frankenstein Motorworks where they developed 2GR-FE capable of over 400 n\a wheel horsepower. And they sell parts that they developed on their site.
That guy is the best. Everything is track tested by him!
Is the 2gr-fe stouter than the 2gr-fks that’s in the Camry?
@@GPZ611 They are both in the Camry. The FKS isn't as tested.
I've purchased lots off him, I have a 750hp turbo 2GRFE.
@@dylan4972dang! Tell me more about it
2015 SR5 V6 Taco owner and is thanking the big man upstairs for Mike sharing his knowledge,tricks, and insight
Sometimes it’s just nice to listen to someone that really knows what they are talking about!
I've never seen anything engine-related explained so technically and thoroughly. I had to subscribe.
This video has a lot of specific machining and assembly info that isnt usually talked about other "tutorials". Very grateful.
Ww🎉w😮w🎉😮😢
One day you guys should make a video talking about all the cars in the brackground, love your videos, a lot of detail and everything well explained without making it boring!
There are a few on our channel about the R35
Yeah Love Them Videos
I can't believe they put all their tips and tricks out there for everyone ! Some of these details are the type of info that would be protected at all cost in big time racing circles.
Pretty silly that they hide information like that. Generally most of this stuff is all "out there" for anyone to find, but you have to dig and occasionally read actual books. The pros that the other pros are worried about have all read the books. It's only us filthy amateurs out here in the dark, and we're not a threat to anyone but ourselves.
What I find fascinating is that, if you cross disciplines a lot, the super top secrets of one community are discussed openly in others. For example, the minutia of cylinder head porting for optimal flow and velocity seems to be dark magic in the import world, but a cover story in a V8 hit-rod magazine. The science of lean combustion is ultra mysterious and even thought impossible in most of the car world, but every dentist with a private pilot license knows about it. Resonance tuning seems to be a hard concept for a lot of car guys and even some serious tuners to appreciate, but every long-haired Monster Energy chugging 14yr old motocross bro knows why a shorty expansion chamber is gonna make his YZ125 rip harder on the top-end.
I'd love to see a video of an engine assembly. I'm sure you have lots of little tricks and tips to share.
YES! I ASKED FOR THIS!
I love these engine build videos. Great info, thanks. 😃
1gr...has never let me down in 12 years. 05 with over 270k miles. original everything on engine and transmission. only thing I've done is regular maintenance and 2 starters. because the first one i bought was aftermarket lmfao
Also didn't know the crank could handle 1000hp😂 that's awesome!
Good to know I'm at almost 200k with an 07 taco and was getting curious
05 4.0 taco here. My baby sits at 250k but blown head gasket. :( debating what the best move is, obviously I want to get it back on the road.
I have an 08 taco with 225k miles and same experience other than a diff but that was my fault lol
I just cant get enough of this cat. Something about his infectious smile just makes my day!😎
I've heard it's been WPC treated for extreme performance and durability
@@irsever Would make a good drinking game video! 🤓
catcams or kelford has cams for the 2gr. just in cast anyone is wondering. there's rocker retainer clips if you're going to hit close higher rpms too. great motor
Knowledgeable, humble, experience, well explained, simply well done! Please keep this gent creating this type of content. Well done!
Awesome to see this video. For eternity all I’ve seen on the internet is that if anything happens to the 1GR It’s gotta be junked.
Great to see options here in Aus where the Barra reigns supreme. 1GR fits into many more engine bays and looks beefier than a Barra
Looking forward to seeing it running…and dyno figures
The 1gr is the 4.0, this one is a 2gr 3.5 with dual vvt
I love owning a 2gr-FE, but I’d trade it for a barra any day of the week. At least here in the US we’re making headway with the GM 4200 atlas i6 as a performance swap.
I could listen to this guy talk about engines all day. Lol
I’d love to see you do an old school 5VZ-FE, it’s my personal favorite toyota engine
It’s funny how engines you may find in a regular car are built very sturdy. Then performance engines have to weaknesses when they should be beefy
You'll always run into a bottleneck lol
Wow, thank you! I will sleep so much better now knowing the build quality of this power plant in my truck.
Most chill guy ever
I shot-peened my rods and crank in the late 90’s.
1700 crossflow Kent engine. At the time, it was done at the local aerodrome machine shop.
Cast iron with a few more heat cycles, I like that.
"I kind of dig that" fav quote
That's was my ¹st choice , till he dropped "built like a Brick Shithouse
This is awe inspiring information! Gives me big future plans for my 2008 4Runner! Thanks for all the knowledge!
As a Tacoma guy… thank you. Yes. We need more power baby.
Thanks!
my 07 in my 4runner has 250k on it no problems its already bulletproof burns no oil no oil leaks nothing just change the oil and put the V8 wix oil filter on it..and penzoil ultra synthetic oil
I had a 92 V6 Camry years back, was young and dumb and blew up the 3vzfe revving it too high. The TVIS system was really intriguing as it varied the intake runners based on RPM made it have tons of torque down low. Also had hydraulic fan that ran on the power steering interestingly enough.
Nerd moment- the 3vzfe features ACIS not TVIS. It doesn’t vary the runners themselves, it’s literally just a flap in the top of the intake right before the runners that varies the path of intake flow. Used in the VZ, MZ, and I believe it’s still used today in the GR.
That Camry 3VZ motor has a forged crank. I've heard people have taken that forged crank and used it in 5VZFE motors.
I'm a simple man, I see Mike talking motors... I listen.
Incredible attention to detail..I love it!!
Thanks Mike loved the how the Toyota is designed , and improved by your team . I have a 2008 G37 direct import from Japan into my place here in Melbourne Australia. So I can now compare the V sixes , however mine is an NA unit. Thanks for your afford to explain the sixer . Follow most off your broadcasts . Also the Porsche was an eye opener.
It's a good motor to begin with as is your VQ35HR
God i wish i could afford to work with a man like this. Sometimes i think it would be worth it to live out of my car to get knowledge like this. I like my job at intel but this...this has always had my heart. And just when i think i know cars i listen to him and think i dont know ish.
Great video- your knowledge seems endless and is definitely priceless! You should film the engine build process on this. And then show the engine running 😎 thank you for all that you do- you are among the best in the industry
Most of our engines go out the door and to the customers, we don't do the final installation and tuning so it's kinda hard.
@@motoiq Darn, understood. 👍
@@motoiqHave you guys ever used Total Seal gas ported rings ?
It crazy cause i been doing a bit of research on these GR motors out here. Glad i found this video
Wow! What a master class. Thank you Mike
really interesting on the information. I see very few built 2GR and 4GR engines, and only a handful supercharged with kits from RR Racing.
4GR would be interesting
Basically the same
Would be awesome in the GRX130 Toyota Mark X
25:14 Chill plates in casting are usually used for directional solidification.
For localized hardness these are not plates.
Cool motor! I know you guys are a business, there are a lot of variables and the sky’s the limit but it would be interesting to know the ball park prices on these motor builds. Some engine builders list their prices for complete motors. As an outsider I have no idea if this is a $5000 or a $35000 motor and don’t necessarily want to bother shops by asking for pricing.
Thanks!! Love your videos.
This is around a 16k build
They made a pricing video for a K series and LS series build. Their techniques seems similar for most engines, and the K series ranged from $7k to $20k
@@motoiq Thanks! I really appreciate you taking the time to reply to my comment and share pricing with us. This is or a Ford Duratech may be engines of choice for an upcoming project. Need to complete others before starting new ones.
Would not do Duratech, it's starting to get hard to find parts for them believe it or not.
@@motoiq I got my answer. Thanks and not bad, Cool.
I'm kind of surprised that squish pad angle and piston cam/taper aren't more widely understood. I learned about engines in the 2-stroke world, where these things were reasonably well known to amateurs in the 70s, and polished to an absolute science by the 80s. Of course, detonation and piston seizure are huge issues limiting almost every 2-stroke enging, whereas things like valves, boost, and oil pressure literally don't exist. I've found that 2-stroke people tend to have an extremely strong understanding of combustion dynamics and NA resonance effects. ITBs and long-tube headers make sense to us. But it took me a solid decade to finally trust that a valvetrain could exist without scattering immediately.
One of my favorite channels.
Interesting to see a 1grfe build.
I was always disappointed with the lack of aftermarket with my 2GRFE.
Basically nothing.
Switching to a BMW B48 has solved that 😂
I have a fully built 2GRFE Turbo with a PT6062 G2 turbo... I'm up in the 700whp mark and I know others in the 800whp. There is enough aftermarket. You downgraded 😢.
@dylan4972 that's awesome 👌.
My 2GRFE is in a 2008 Camry Chassis.
I loved that car but it's too old now. 2GRFE and Aison 6 speed still work perfect. Great power. But it's a FWD Chassis and while stock is excellent the BMW chassis runs rings around it.
There's basically no aftermarket at all in Australia for it.
I thought about a Lexus but here used they were more expensive than a BMW.
Full bolt on b48 will easily get me to 450whp. That's enough for the street in a 1540 kg kerb weight car.
my first car was an '08 rx350...weird to say, but the 2gr in that car was such a pleasure. butter smooth and lots of power. i almost prefer it to the k24 in my civic lol
I would love to do this for my 2012 FJ cruiser. The FJ should be turbocharged in my opinion
There's an alternative universe out there where everything is WPC treated. WPC the world🥶
Good Spring info!
i thought having a "bulletproof' toyota engine video was just gonna be a 15sec clip of walking onto a toyota dealership lot
With boost
I love how it's either one of two options: NA with ALL the RPM or Boosted with ALL the PSI 😂❤
Thanks for plugging your website. I wanted to know if you have anything interesting to share about the n54 engine, and I managed to find a couple of articles like you said!
Thank you for doing this family of engines!
I was thinking of a 1GR or UZ swap for my 04 outback but couldn’t find 1 at the time
A 100%.
Of the time he looks like he's about to bust up laughing.It's hilarious
Wow. I'd like to know this guy. A Master of his craft.
Any idea if i can use the 1GR-FE bottom end and mate it to 2GR-FSE heads? TIA.
I'm skeptical, but I'd say your best bet at figuring it is to find good images of their respective headgaskets and compare them.
You see Mike using your engine as an example and then he says, "now if it were up to me..."
I want to see the motor run in its truck. A tacoma owner 2005 6sp 4.0 4wd . I would love to have that motor. Give costs and I know if you have to ask.?
I’m a simple man. I see Mike. I click.
Awesome insight on our 1GRs! Would love to see some content an NA build. "Frontiers"!? LOL!
Yeah, who knew they used Toyota motors in Nissan trucks? 😂
This video is so important for the future
These engines from the factory have like a sprayed in cylinder wall don’t they? I thought I remembered hearing that you can bore these blocks out if the cylinders are scored or whatnot for a rebuild. These sleeves completely replace the cylinder wall?
Just googled Darton Sleeves. Cool stuff.
Yes
Priceless advice truly.
Another very informative and helpfull video from motoiq, always refreshing 👌
Awesome content,thank you for sharing your years of knowledge.
Mike, you're the best!
I would love to know what level of boost warrants some of these improvements. I always thought up to 15 psi was relatively safe for stock engine with no basic design weakness.
No internal engine work for 15lb? What about piston ring end gap?
Mike is like a fun college professor
Talking about the V6 gr series with a gtr parked behind him, I'm listening.. Lmao
I don't smoke pot, but I would absolutely burn one with this guy. Hands down, gonna laugh so hard I throw up, but well worth it!
How convenient I just got an FJ Cruiser this month 👀
Great video Mike!
Great content as always
Is that a 1MZ-FE block which is getting built up?
This thing needs mwr performance valve lifters to rev to 9k rpm safely. It's a new product but doing awesome stuff on lotus and mr2 with v6 2gr/1gr
I don't think they make them for this engine. Probably should not try to rev this motor to 9k, turn up the boost instead.
29:25 What is the consequence of failing to address this "boost leaking into combustion chamber through inlet springs" issue? What lets one know that this little boost leak is happening?
what?
Can you show how to rebuild a LT2 corvette engine for more power and what you would use in parts
It's almost the same as our many LS videos.
Can you please make video about 2RZ or 3RZ and 5VZ for the first gen tacoma bois.
It's almost the same as this.
Outstanding and informative video! It helps me learn about stuff that can be applied to all motors. Any way we'll be able to see it running and learn about hp it makes?
you know the block is strong when he says its strong 10 different times in 10 different ways lol
I thought this guy was smiling as he was talking at first, then realized that's just how he looks.
I have this engine in my truck. And I have heard that installing -3° exhaust cam gears is very beneficial. I don’t know much about how that would benefit me, would you say installing them would be worth my time?
What wheels are those on the white Nissan S14 in the background?
Would supercharging versus turbocharging change any of the details of your build?
No
whats your thoughts on exhaust cam gears for single vvti 1gr-fe and also intake manifold spacer? cool video. this guy is a wealth of knowledge.
Maybe a slight improvement if you took the time to dyno tune, probably not worth it.
Mike's the man
You should put an estimated total cost of these engines
😮 Damm that's a good way to start with a build like that
Brilliant video and knowledge
He really sounds like my grand father when he drinks a little bit too much and starts telling me stories about when he was working as a diesel mechanic
Bro I've got an RC-F Sport and ive been thinking about swapping it out for the V-8.... but now i think i might just Twin-Turbo the V-6
Does this also apply to the V35A family?
No
Is that a 3.4 block?
Also can you give a breakdown of what was used for the build and what the horsepower and torque outcome is expected?
I’m looking to do something to my O2 Tacoma, and looking at several platforms to start with, including a 2UZ but ultimately if I can keep the factory wiring harness, it would make things a lot easier to start with.
I’m not looking for something to blow away a Ferrari, but I would damn sure appreciate a lot more horsepower and torque in this factory 3.4.
I think it can be done with less, like pistons, rods, and head cleanup can get you into the 700 hp range with boost.
What is, “WPC” treatment? Also my next question is, what about Transmission matching on, 4WD 4Runners with Turbo Charging Motor, with an increased power build, how is the power matching transfer to the wheels going to be, without a transmission that can match, tuffness and longevity of a run? I’m talking to get at least a, 250,000 mile rebuild, on top of the expense of such a performance investment of power transfer.
Watch our video on it.
MOTOIQ is the best, thank you Mike
What have you done with the 4.6 lexus/Toyota engines, and have you boosted any of these?
If you have previous videos on this could you reference to it please.
As always your presentation is awesome, and I appreciate the manner in which you present to average person is capable of understanding.
If you watch the video, this engine is turbocharged, we mentioned that many times!
Speed Academy channel boosted their LS430 with a Ford Supercharger
what would be a good place to look for suspension upgrades for a highlander? id love if it wasnt so boaty at lower speeds.
We like ICON look at our Tundra Suspension videos
Is there anything you'd need to do to the transmission to handle this much added power?
Yes
WPC treating is love. WPC treating is life.
Can't wait till someones crazy enough to mod the v35a fts in the tundra and ls500, i imagine it's too complicated to have an aftermarket
A FACTORY strong block design? *gen 1 coyote has entered the chat*
Yup good design.
Until ur chain tensioners fail. Rebuild time
i have a 2023 4runner, will my stock 1grfe engine handle a magnuson supercharger for the life expectancy of the engine? Should I upgrade any parts before supercharging?
As long as you don't try to get greedy.
can i ask for a 9k rpm na 1uz?