The ULTIMATE Japanese V8 Engine Tier List
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ก.ค. 2024
- The V8 engine is one of the best formats out there, and when Japanese manufacturers gave it a try, the result was incredible. In this installation of the engine tier list series, we find out which of the Japanese V8s comes out on top!
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00:00 Introduction
00:22 Toyota
06:31 Nissan
11:15 Mitsubishi
11:56 Isuzu
12:27 Final Thoughts - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
As a Lexus tech, we regularly get 2UR-GSEs with over 200k miles, that still put down their full power. They are phenomenal engines.
The 1UZ going straight to S tier almost made me scream out loud. I am absolutely obsessed with them.
Hard to knock it, Toyota nailed that one!
@@running2redlineit’s an absolute thing of beauty!!!
Lightweight and durable ftw
Nice.......
but the VQ 45 is my pick
They're good but not that great in making powerful engines. Production V8 engines made by Japanese can only make power up to around 400 hp, with no air compressor. European and US V8 engines can make power up to around 600 hp. There are a lot of lessons Japanese car manufactures need to learn to beat the European an US. 👌
Love the 2UR in the LC500. Truly a dream car!
They break my neck every time I see one. Such an elegant design!
It’s in my IS500. I absolutely LOVE this thing.
Yeah I've driven the IS-F with it and it was a good time @@lrod312!
Love it in my isf. Absolute chestnut of an engine
@@hustletussle4722 still working towards owning one, early 2025 is the goal. For now 2003 Corolla E12 it is, old faithful helping to fulfill the dream. Everything stays in the Toyota family.
VK56 is just phenomenal
The 2UZ really needs to be at least in the A tier - I’ve owned a few vehicles with them, and they’re incredible engines.
That seems to be the case, seen a few people saying they’re over 200k miles with no issue. That’s super impressive!
@@running2redline 200k miles is really the low end of the 2UZ. I see 100 series listed online with well over 300k miles still
@@mten1454 and they have them listed for 15-30 grand 🤣 the 2uz is truly bulletproof!
Cracked headers isn’t a really reliability concern with the 2UZ, it’s more of just a headache and it won’t effect performance. The water pump failing is also remedied by replacing it every 100,000 miles when you replace the timing belt as recommended by Toyota.
@@running2redline2UZ has gone 1 million miles. They are bulletproof, water pump is just reminder to change timing belt. The headers are not a reliability concern just a annoyance
The 2UR is the best V8 I’ve ever owned. It definitely deserves S tier
Idk how much longer Nissan is going to keep producing and developing the VK56 but with the way things are going it's probably on it's way out. Such a fantastic engine, and I'm glad a lot of people are beginning to realize it. My upcoming project is to swap my Xterra's VQ40 with a VK56.
I've got a first gen titan that has years ahead of it still. Eventually the truck will disintegrate leaving the engine behind, hopefully there will be some project car in the future it will live on in.
In my opinion the the entire UZ family deserves to be in S tier. The 1uz was certified for aircraft use, aircrafts can only use the most reliable and over engineered engines as you don’t want engine failure while in the sky lol 😅. You forgot to mention that the 2uz came with a full iron block and is known to be one of the most bullet proof engines ever created! With high mileage examples still selling over 15-30 grand in land cruisers and lx470’s. The final UZ engine, the 3uz is known to be a masterpiece of a luxury v8 or any v8 in that matter. Car care nut recently did a series on an old ls430 he picked up with over 630k miles and it still runs like a champ. As smooth as ever! Check it out. Also do your research on the 3uz it is probably the best v8 ever created in a practicality sense.
Yes, well the VVT-i 1UZ and 3UZ are the exact same engine, except a small difference in bore.
@@onse8982 the throttle body on the 3uz is fully electric rather than a cable on the 1uz vvti and different coolant passages
I love this engine-ranking content. Keep it up!
Thanks a ton, glad you’re enjoying it!
That VH45 DEFINITELY belongs in the S tier! No other V8 made during it's heyday was close European Domestic or otherwise.
1UZ for the win. You forgot to mention they’re FAA certified for use in airplanes.
I bought 96 SC400 a few years ago with 225,000 miles. It ran like a top. A week into owning it I gave it a tune up. New plugs, wires, caps and rotors… the old plug wires were stamped 1996. They were the original plug wires. 🤯
After the tune up the car ran the same… which is fantastic. It still passes the champagne glass test. It’s at 228k now and the only repair I have planned is to replace the starter. I’ve added a HPS intake and it’s pure music from under the hood now. It’s impressive Lexus could make the 1UZ so quiet because it screams with the intake. Tunnels are a lot of fun.
I own both a 1999 Infiniti Q45 and a 2000 Lexus GS400, both cars have almost 700k miles between the two and are still very healthy and reliable. Cant go wrong with either a UZ or VH.
The M56S and FX45 stayed in my life for a very long time…I agree with the ratings.
My dad had a VK56 in his titan and dang that engine would move that truck!
Thos engines are fucking rowdy!
I absolutely loved my 06 titan for that vk56. those engine dont get near the attention they deserve
At 0:34
Hemispherical heads....
Chrysler started using them back in the fifties on I believe their Imperial. About 300 to 330 cubes.... Fairly good power for the time.
Toyota had a supercharger kit for the 2uz. Also, multiple 2uz and 1 1uz have made it to 1,000,000 miles with just normal maintenance. My uncles Lexus gx470 is over 500,000 miles with no major issues. 2ur valley plates leak. Otherwise no issues. 2uz and 3ur have air injection pump (emissions) issues which is able to be bypassed. I’ve seen and owned tons of 1uz, 2uz, and 3uz powered yotas and Lexus with 200,000-600,000 miles
That’s super impressive stuff, they truly are almost indestructible!
3UR absolutely one of my favorite engine. Especially in my dad's 2012 Tundra Rock Warrior Double Cab. It was also my first ever experience driving a big displacement engine.
Been looking forward to this one! It’s perfect!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed
1UR has to be higher. Forged everything except hypereutectic pistons. Same as 3UR. Just bulletproof in stock form.
love the vk45 in my fuga sounds so good
Love your content bro! I always learn something new.
Really appreciate that, glad you’re enjoying!
I know you excluded race engines (as you stated about honda at the end) but NISSAN's VHR (racing engine) family should get an honorable mention, as it became the foundation for McLaren's M838T which powered McLarens from the mp4-12c to the 600LT including the P1 along the way 🤘🏽
There IS one Road Legal VHR35L in the single R390 road car they made to pass homologation
Agreed, the MP4 is one of my favorites.
Thank you for the video I like it , I look forward to seeing your next videos ❤
Much appreciated!
Great video ur killin it
Much appreciated!
Very keen to see you make a tier list of German v8s
2UR definitely earned S Tier
Common issues that weren’t touched on:
• Valley Plate Coolant Leak
• OEM Headers Crack
• Under-cooled from factory
cool video man keep it up frl
Much appreciated!
Great video man! I wonder who recommended it 😏
I can’t wait to see to the jdm V6 or the American v6 I’m loving the content
Much appreciated!
The Japanese tier lists are the best. Look forward to your racing V8s one, I wonder if you would squeeze a little aside when covering the Nissan VRH for your opinion of the McLaren M838/840T which is a derivative from the Nissan R390 power plant.
I’ve probably enjoyed making the Japanese ones the most to be honest as well. The naming schemes are way easier to follow and make more sense than most. The mclaren derivatives were totally worth a mention, definitely shows Nissan did something right!
There’s no issue with the 2UR-GSE. Just crossed 109k in mine and still drives like brand new lol
Toyota doesn’t miss, must be great fun as well!
109k is brand new when it comes to japanese v8's 😂
Hell yea. Drive your car and enjoy it. I’m currently at 48k on my LC and I wanna be the one to put 100k on it
@@iub_t I thought mine was high but there’s a guy on Club Lexus with 170k on his RCF, he’s gotta be the highest also there was an ISF with 395k for sale on fb lol
Another amazing video! Some diesel i6 would be nice. From the hz of toyota, to the om606 of mercedes and even the big boys in the states like the dt466.
Great upload- always staggers me Nissan made so few W64, pretty much for the prestige! ( was lucky enough to see one in Nissan museum in japan). I’m a huge JDM fan but Didn’t know about the very early Toyota 8s- so thanks for teaching me something 😁
Glad you enjoyed, seeing that in person must’ve been a super memorable experience, cool stuff!
I went from a vk45 to a vk50. I love it. Both engines are great but the 5.0l is truly a beast
Ya as a fellow VK50 owner I'm also wondering why its considered "Less bulletproof" and on a lower tier.
Same here. I absolutely LOVE my fx50.
yall are lucky to have the vk50 I never knew
3:43 I had this engine in my SC430 and it tugged really hard.
As a 1uz owner I am very happy and my day is made
Ótimo vídeo. Tenho uma FX45 e fiquei satisfeito em saber que o VK45 é considerado um bom motor. Obrigado 👍🏻
Straight piped 1uz is music to my ears. I have a few sound clips posted
I’ll go check them out!
Stillll waiting for 4 bangers
Love seeing anything Toyota proudly showcased. Would it worth doing a Tier list of all of the S tier Toyota Engines? I figured that's would be a tough one because so many engines that they made are works of art in themselves (1UZ fanboy).
I like the idea!
Do a 4 cylinder tier list as well as v6 engines
V6’s next? I want to see what you think of my beloved Busso.
Wonderful
I love my 1ur, never gave me problems but to be fair I do the maintenance. Also I believe 2ur fse makes about 390hp
I know it would be alot of work, but i think your videos would be much more engaging if you add a clip of the engine sound for each entry! Good work!
visioracer
Missing the Yamaha V8 used in some Volvo models, and the Noble M600.
2uz for the win !
Do a tier list of the best Japanese V6 engines
A video comparing semi diesel v8 engines example the detroit 8v71, cat 3408, scania 580 cummins vt-555, hino f20c,man tgx etc
I miss my 1uz every day… my 3uz on the other hand was clapped when I got it lol
The B8444S made by Yamaha for Volvo and then Noble has to be included. A proper S tier engine
Looking forward to Japanese V6 engine tier list, I’m sure it will take a lot of effort but will be interesting
The 3UZ was also used in the castrol supra
I guarantee you at least one person in this video loves three of these motors. The Japanese made the VA on a whole another level and I don't care what anyone else says, the 1uz is one of the best motors still to to date
I love my 2UR but besides the LC, it has never been paired with the quickest transmission.
I'd put the Barra around S tier for this one
I never knew the barra was a Japanese v8 😳
I’ll finish out the I6s and it will certainly be S tier.
2UZ probably the most famous toyota V8 known for hitting 500k miles with only regular maintenance
Need more Toyota V8s in sedans/coupes :(((
Im curious to know which ones are lightest and most compact. Im always looking for swap ideas. They all seem huge when compared to my experience with american v8s
The 1UZ is pretty small for a V8 and also happens to be one of the best here. On the Nissan side the VH41 and VH45 aren’t huge either. If you try to swap one, good luck with it, sounds like a neat idea!
Has anyone put a 2UR or 3UR in a 95-03 Tacoma? I’m curious because I’ve been interested in a swap of that nature
Toyota's VD is an excellent engine, rivaling a Cummins B series, while weighing less, with a smaller displacement.
I feel like the VD is closer to a car engine than the B-Series, since that was originally designed for industrial use
@@mrspandel5737 It was only offered in the Land Cruiser, it's not like it's a VW turbodiesel made for economy cars.
@@SoylentGamer You're right, the 1VD is closer to the V8 Diesels offered by all the big three german manufacturers in their luxury cars during the 2000s and into the 2010s.
Mercedes even briefly sold a G400CDI with the 4.0 V8 Diesel out of the S-Class
@@mrspandel5737 Again, that went into the S-class, a sedan. The VD only ever went into the Land Cruiser, which is a utility vehicle.
God I really wished the honda hsv 10 was brought into production
Nissan 4.5 is worthy. Never knew they made a 5.0 which Is rare. The 5.6 is goated too. Toyota got me with 2UZ
I feel like you coulda put the vh41 alongside the vh45 because the power/ displacement ratio is better in the vh41 aswell as it just being built better but i am probably just biased cause i want a y33 q45 and i guess that the vh45 is still used way more in motorsports applications making it a bit cooler but anyways great video as allways
I’d agree that’s a valid point, I’m glad you enjoyed the video and appreciate the support!
my guess is around 310 ft lbs of torque at around 4100 rpm with a curved power band that dips at the end for the W64
Great Video as always
Still waiting for the 5 cylinder list tho🗣🗣💯💯🔥‼
Thank you! I know you’ve asked multiple times so I’ll be sure to make that the next one I do. Probably within 2-3 weeks!
I love my VH 4.1 in my Q I feel it is a bit more reliable than you say though I had a parts car junkyard 4.1 that would never DIEEEE seriously I love this engine though very reliable and spins the tires easy with the 4 speed.
Never been a big fan of the UR, mostly because GDI gives me the heeby jeebies. I know they're good engines just not to my taste.
For me my top 3 goes VH, UR, then VK in at #1. Nissan built a solid motor with the VH and then absolutely knocked the ball into the sun with the follow up.
Can’t say I could disagree with that, the VK engines are great and I’ve had to chance to watch them race in the Rolex 24 with no engine failures. Mind blowing stuff!
@@running2redline
The aftermarket stuff that people down in NZ do with them is pretty insane too. Hartley Engines has a circuit package that bores out the 5.6 and then destrokes it down to 5.0. There's clips of them revving out to over 10,000 RPM.
All around the Japanese have built some great modern V8s that deserve more recognition.
2ur with the Yamaha heads is my favorite toyota v8 off all time
Definitely a lovely engine. Had an LC500 rip by me today and heard it WOT.
What blows my mindnis isuzu made more V10 engines then they did V8 engines, looking at you 10PD1
Ty
European v6 list please good Sir :)
Had gs430 3uz 140k on the clock and head gasket failure,Lexus dealer had it for a week trying to diagnose exact problem.The master tech said he’d never seen that happen in his 10years.They are not infallible,engines can break even the best.
Seem like you bought a bad used car buddy.
German Inline-4 please!!!
I miss my 1uz 😢
I believe Nissan’s R390GT1 road/race car were also V8s as well as Toyota’s TS020 (aka GT One)
Edit: I made the comment before you said you were going to make a separate video about racing V8s 😅
If you dig deep you will see the r390 uses a variant of the vh45 same with so many of their race cars, the 300zx used it in the IMSA series, tbh as a mechanic and someone that's owned a lot of jap V8 series the list is a little off. The vh45 is better than the vk45 and the vh45 is on par if not better than the 1uz and the 1uz is lesser than the 3uz
The 2UZ-FE was the best Japan v8 and it’s not even close
Esse vídeo tinha que ter aquela ferramenta de dublagem em português
Qual é o melhor motor da Toyota
na minha opinião, o melhor motor Toyota é o 2UR para motores V8. obrigado por assistir!
Love my 2UR
i4 tier list?
I so badly wanna swap a 1UZ into something. However... i do lack the money and skill to do it lmao
I’d love to see one in a GR86. Not sure it would fit but that would be wild!
Man 448 torque out of a 10L is very poor
German v8’s next???
Soon for sure, I have 5 cylinders coming next but German V8 will probably come after!
I have to do a Japanese V8 against the LS
Idea:
Australian v8s or i6s
I’ll look into that for sure thanks!
Ive been thinking about japanese v8s to shove into my 280zx to make a japanese muscle car. I think 1uz would be best for its small size, light weight and smoothness. It will probably never happen, but we can dream.
Had a friend drop an LS3 into a 280zx and that thing ripped. If you get the chance a V8 in those cars is incredible, good luck!
Keep the 280zx Nissan powered. Plenty of affordable VK50/ 56's from local and online recyclers.
If you're going to build a Nissan Muscle Car, keep it Nissan powered. As someone who loves V8s with the right number of cams, VK engines are going to be cheaper to build and would be much better in stock form. There is a lot ot nuance as to what makes a good 1UZ to build and the good ones are harder and harder to find.
Do a VK45.
German V8 list next?
Probably doing 5 cylinders then German V8s. So pretty soon!
german v8s next
2UR un red or white coupe lc500 with tan interior, dream :)
I like your taste! The infrared red is one of my favorite paint colors ever.
@@running2redline thank you for making this amazing videos :)
I had a vk45, blew it up on the highway
That’s a shame, hopefully you got to enjoy it while it lasted
3UZ should've been S tier
Most 200 series land cruiser i've seen are diesel v8's. That's europe and australia
To be 100% honest I knew jdm v8s were under powered but I drive a 22 civic sport with 158 horses… I could beat one of these with the weight difference alone not even with upgrades
Never knew that the toyota hilux had a V8 option :/
You should do korean
TIme for the German V8s
Where are jdm muscle cars? These engines make so much power!
I agree, luckily it seems Lexus is really getting into that game with cars like the RC350 and RCF. Some really nice cars imo with Toyota reliability
1vd are everywhere here is Australia
Interesting to know thanks for the info!