The one they missed is the best one of all AFAIC and that is the Ford EcoBoost 2.3 liter. That engine is making 350hp in the Focus RS and the Mustang and it is very easy to make over 405hp with a chip.
@@mikesamra9126 You mean the Mazda 2.3 liter that ford is now calling EcoBoost, but are producing them cheaply, because they bought 25% of Mazda and got a license for the engine and the CD3 platform?
@@badass6300 in fact the 2.0 engine was designed by Mazda model L and modified by Ford under the ecoboost variant and the 2.3 ecoboost engine is the same 2.0 engine only enlarged and hardened to withstand a higher power. And the mazda no longer uses this type of engine so I could say that from here on is the Ford engine
@@EliasTheHunter what are you making with it? I literally just bought a 91 hard top na mr2, want to convert it to 3sgte or do a hybrid of the na & turbo to make a 5sgte as they call it
William Colon Very nice! I never got it on the dyno before I sold it. But I just bought a stock 2003 on Friday in Tampa, got back home to Detroit last nice. Putting it on the dyno for a baseline in a few hours!
Guys, if you're going to have an engines 'best of' video can we please have some clear audio of each one? Surely worth a few seconds of extra video length ;)
The Toyota 2zz was a pretty awesome engine. Then again, history has shown us that when Toyota and Yamaha come together to make an engine, the result is magic.
PorkChopGaming Completely agree, especially with the B series, the B series was the main reason I ever even wanted a Honda they are the most Iconic Honda series (my opinion) and extremely reliable I was actually really shocked to see that they were on the list...
Can someone help me? I’m really confused. When I type Toyota R engine family in google I notice that it is capable of doing 40-412kw. Is it really true for that engine to make 412kw in a production car and if please tell me which car is that.
@@Daniel-qy9vc Never in production cars. Maybe there's a crazy hot 20/22r hybrid running a TON of boost that can do that but that's not typical at all.
that and the M3 at the time were totally legendary. the sounds are unreal,and were good at top end too,155mph/250 km/h,not too shabby at all for that time. still think the Evo 2 was the mutts nuts.....yeah and now the A45S, how times have changed.
The Mercedes unit was so much better than the BMW unit of the time, the BMW would shake your teeth out . The 2.3 16v was so much more linear and smooth with the same power delivery. Plus the car was miles better too in every possible metric.
@@nikolaikvarme4006 or the Volvo engine is basically a Saab engine, and Saab was also the first to get some actuall power in it witch Volvo didn't really achive intill the t5 in the 850R
The Saab B235R from the 99-02 Viggen, for sure. Mitsubishi TD04 turbo, 2.3l, 230bhp, extremely tuneable, extremely reliable. 100 hp/litre. All shoved into a small 1410kg/3100lb hatchback. Have seen accounts of 600+ bhp from this engine when bored out to 2.5l on high compression, low boost. They also had the B205R, 2.0l, 205hp with the same TD04 between 1998-2002.
gotta love the 2.0T from 94-99.. the only thing in my 9-3 that's still going strong! Is the mitsubishi unit that much better than the garret? I think the td04 also powers the 9-2x/wrx aswell if im not mistaken. About to take possession of a 9-2x tomorrow!
Matthew Dmytar the TD04 is far better than the Garrett, yes. The 9-2x is basically a rebranded and restyled Subaru Impreza. 9-2x W/hood scoop is the WRX and takes all the same mods as that car with a nicer interior. IMO if you're looking for a 05-06 WRX on the super cheap, get a 9-2x Aero. At least half the price and nicer inside.
Yeah I'll be replacing my 99 9-3 with a 9-2x aero for now. I have a feeling the engine is going to cost me much more than the b series in the 9-3. I already have to do the belt for example. Glad to hear about the TD04 however, and as Mr. CarThrottle says it does growl nicely, of course. You don't have a Viggen do you? At the end of the day though my C900 is still the most fun.. it's just a little dead. ;)
Wasent the b235 the ones with the oil sludge problems,The eco power one with less friktion ? The b205 however is bulletproof, i got 470 horses at the wheels on mine and i dident change any parts in the engine.
1. The EJ257 still has and always has had unequal length headers. 2. The EJ207 is the one that's really worthy to be on the list. I'm actually wondering if you confused the two, considering the EJ207 is the one that went from unequal to equal length headers.
surprised the honda b series isn't on here, by far the best bang for buck engine ever made (imo), and has run 7 second quarter miles at 200mph with 1600whp+
Alex Thompson Maybe letting the quarter mile apart, the B series is one of the best and reliable four cylinders one can buy today. This engine can be the perfect one if you don't have enough money or be a beast if you do. They are a lot more common that the SR20 or 4G63, easy to mantain, and with a supercharger or turbo bolted on you can go plenty fast. Plus, you find them on great chassis cars, like the EF, EG, EK Civics, Integras and more.
A lot of engines missing, C20XE, K series, B series, ae86 4A-GE, old Volkswagen/Audi 1.8l engines from a3 for example... But it's ok to miss some of them, but twin spark from alfa romeu? Not in this world
@@kavajamusic5411 The variator needs to be changed after approx 200K, but beside that its a pretty good engine if properly taken care of. If you cant live with the built in oil consumption by design (not to be mistaken for bad tolerances) it obviously not an engine for you :)
200.000km! You`r fucking dumb. At the Fiat, they say it`s to be changed after 20.000 km. That is the worst engine ever, compared to japan and german engine, it`s like shit and chocolate.
dr hurtz sure but most of the 4age's life was outside of the timeframe so i can inderstand if they didnt want to include it for that reason. love dat little engine.
Opel/Vauxhaul c20xe/c20let feels really alive for just being a 2L engine and the c20let can keep up with r6 bikes. Mine have 330000km in the clock and still running fine
Truck engines are generally aggressively detuned. This is what allows them to haul seriously heavy loads for hundreds of thousands of miles while only needing routine maintenance. Sport cars and utility trucks are very different beasts, with very different use cases and tuning. You're making an apples to oranges comparison
2ZZ-GE for sure! 180 HP and redline at 8.2k RPMs got me falling in love with it! I own a 2001 Celica with said 2ZZ-GE and i love it to death! Not perfect by any means but damn does it have a charm to it!
Definitely missing: • Fiat/Lancia Lampredi Engines. In particular the 2.0 16V Turbo (Lancia Delta Integrale 16V/Evo and Fiat Coupe 16VT). • Opel C20 LET (Opel Calibra Turbo) • BMW S14 (BMW E30 320is)--> though a tat older
Surely the Opel / Cosworth developped red top should be in that list, the great 20XE and the turbo version the C20LET should be high on that list. Their fuel economy was great but that's not all. They had really great quality components from stock (pre machined inlet and exhaust ports, sodium filled valves, forged pistons ...) great power and torque capability and great running capability
Car Throttle messed up this one. In the 1.6 we have Citroen/Peugeot GTI or Toyota AE86, so much better than the Alfa. The EJ25 instead of the legendary EJ20? C'mon...
@@basmca1 The Alfa 4C engine is an all aluminium new engine contrary to the 1.8 twin spark that has iron engine block. The first iterations of the 1750 TBI also had a iron cylinder block but don't think it was the same as the 1.8 ts one.
@@javanbybee4822 NEVER, I still run a 4AGE. Besides, this video spoke specifically of "last 20 years" Yes, that means the engines would be old. But there were different versions of the 4age. The Blacktop were produced from 1995 until 2000, that means it would have a few out there under 20 years old.
I'm an Alfisti so I'm glad to see the TS, but I really think that the C20XE should have made the list. Used in the Opel Kadett GSi 16v and variations of it was used by Chevrolet as late as 2012 I think in the WTCC cars.
Mazda BPZE, 1.6 and 1.8 in MX-5's, 323's and Astina/Lantis. Reliable, forged crank, oil squrters for the pistons and 7k red line. And its a non-interference design to boot.
jose .rodriguez as im 16 now, me and dad bought a 323 gtr that was not being used for more than 12 years now and im planning to fix it. Guess im lucky huh?
Mercedes m111, saab b204, cosworth yb, peugeot xu, audi bam, Suzuki k9 this lust could go on and on there have been some amazing 4 pots over the last 20 years
What is this list lol, heres just a few you missed: Saab b204 Nissans ca18det Toyota 2zz/4age/4efte Subaru ej20, the good ej Vw's 1.8 20v/twincharged 1.4tsi Mazdas bp series, and the 2.3t from the 3 and 6mps, pretty sure its what fords 2.3 ecoboost is based on Various other ford ecoboost 4 bangers, the list goes on.
2ZZ-GE should be in the top 3 of this list! I mean, its build by Yamaha for crying out loud! 192bhp out of a 1.8 in 1999! And with Toyota reliability its a godly combo!
Brent B The title of the video is "The 8 Greatest Four-Cylinder Engines Of The Last 20 Years", (like you obviously know) hence the SR20. I just don't get it why they included the VW's TSI engine. Haven't personally heard anything but bad about those engines..
ThatSubieGuy maybe the earlier ea888 engines that’s in like a 2010 Gti, but the new mqb platform ea888 engine that was mentioned in the video is beyond great. Makes a lot of power with little money. Tune and a dp puts you over 300whp in a 3,000lbs car.
yup i have a 04 TSX with a K24 engine and raced a friend in a 2013 civic SI. even tho my car is 10 years older it still won and i haven't modded it yet lol
i believe so but would have to more research on both engines. but the whole thing was interesting given that my car is 10 years older than his yet it was as close as it was. heard the newer SIs and type R are better tho so at least honda did add more power with the new gen
The Saab b207 engine was pretty damn good. it pushed more HP than a couple of these easily. A modified b207 was what was used in the Chevy Cobalt SS, aka the fwd car that can beat the GTR when tuned right. Great mileage and amazing power output.
Saab Trionic 5 Engine. Forged crank and rods from factory, and reinforced pistons. It can easily run 500whp+ without breaking. Usually you run a Trionic 5 bottom end with a Trionic 7 head gasket, (trionic 7 is a newer engine and its head gasket is unbreakable almost) and also trionic 5 cams since they are a bit sharper. You have to lathe the pistons if you are to use a trionic 7 head gasket. But T5 bottom end with T7 head gasket, and also T7 injection, you can go up to 700hp without aftermarket parts and ECU. You might need to get some harder valve springs but other than that you have an awesome 2 liter turbocharged engine! A mix of a B205R engine and B204
Richard Allenbach ever actually worked on one? You might change your tune. You're entitled to your opinion but there's a reason they went out of business.
Being a mechanic and seeing varied issues and what not. Where is the vauxhall c20let. Turbo 160v. The rover k series. More power to engine weight of any car of the time. 160 ps from a vvc unit you can carry with your bare hands. And last but not least the long lasting ford based cosworth 2.0 unit found in export and rs500 alike. Absolute iconic. If u wanted to include the Scrooby who chews gaskets and rattles cranks out at 30 k then congratulations
yall forgot to add the Toyota 2zz motor that went into the celiac and vibe and back when lotus was around it was supercharged and put into the lotus elis
I`ve heared that in almost all cases of oil starvation (which is common on track car with original wet sump) you would need to replace crankshaft. But it`s extremely light weight is really good thing.
I have it in my Lotus Exige S2 (NA, not supercharged). 192 HP for 1.8L and 8500rpm redline. It's really fun to drive in a light car with it's huge "VTEC" (lol) effect :-) In a track driven Lotus with semi slicks a baffled oil pan is mandatory !
I have a vibe gt with the 2zz in it and I live driving it that little thing hits 8200 RPM I have never driven something that hits that high on the Revs also the "vtec" is really cool also never driven something with that before my vibe and it is just different
zoufmalade zoufmalade The one fitted in the Caldina GT-T is a 3S-GTE not a 3S-GE. It's turbocharged and has only 256hp (1hp more than a ST205 WRC). The Caldina GT-Fours' 3S-GTE produces 260hp.
I think the Ford/Mazda 2.3 liter PZEV engine of the mid 2000’s was a great engine that should be included as one of the best of the last 20 years. Smooth as silk, relatively powerful, fuel efficient, partial zero emissions and bulletproof. Great engine.
J Anything you can hit 250 whp with stock internals. By that time all you need are some evo heads. You have yourself a 460 hp engine. By that time other upgrades are obviously needed to the car but the engine itself it’s pretty sweet
No B202 either. The engine that single-handedly started the hot hatch turbo segment of cars. My slightly breathed on '90 900spg still surprises many new cars
All versions of the 3SGE engine made during the 90's were arguably the greatest 4 cylinder engines ever made. Their motorsport pedigree is legendary. They should have put the gen 5 one in the last 2nd gen (or even 3rd gen) MR2's though.
The Lotus designed GM 2.0L LNF (260 HP) and it's later versions (275HP) That appeared in the Pontiac Solstice GXP and Saturn Sky Redline and is now used throughout GM's lineup including the Camaro and Cadillac ATS.
Cannot believe you didn’t include the Kseries engine. Lightweight, powerful for its size. Powering legends such as the defender, mg TF and lotus Elise s1 amongst many others
Obviously you have a preference for Japanese engines or maybe the only ones you know about. You missed the B205 and B235 from SAAB those are legendary engines that are tunable to more than 480 BHP properly done. Even though the engines had reputation of oil and coolant leaks that does not diminishes their capability and power...just watch the Nordic Tunng videos to get a taste.
This vid needs a HUGE shoutout to the BMW E30 M3 s14 2.3 4cyl! 195-238hp at 7500rpm! Pure, naturally aspirated power! FYI This engine dominated DTM from 1986 till 1992 with 380hp beating every single opponent
Saab B202 also :D in many cases it's more reliable then B204 but have to agree with you C20LET insane engine also. I got my own Saab 9000 1998 B204E (Turbo)
Don't forget the 3s-gte is over 300 hp from the factory and the mr2 turbo transmission has been known to handle over 800 hp from the factory. Bigger turbo and more boost and your good to go.
Luke R 3S-GTE was never over 300hp from the factory - not even in the Caldina GT4. but a boost controller and a MAP Clamp will get you there on the rare WRC engine like mine.
Sharon Barnes because everyone still rides the Opel hate train, for whatever reason, and no one even realizes that they gave such a awesome motorsports history, the c20xe was a product of it. And it still delivers. I hope PSA let's Opel finally try to come back. I wanna see them in WRC, DTM and GT3 winning. They deserve to breath free again.
The Toyota 22rte Engine should be on the list ! Although in stock form it made 135hp and 175TQ. A simple turbo up grade and more boost and fuel and makes well over 300hp reliable
Can't expect people who don't know anything about engines to value proper race engines fitted to regular cars. I would say under-rated but they are very highly rated rally engines.
I was expecting the c20xe in this list not that im a fan of vauxhall or opel but i like the hp number with this engine after i was reading about it a while ago
I thought the C20LET would’ve been up on this list too. Redtops have powered so many fast Vauxhall’s through the years and many other things besides but everyone hates Vauxhall so it isn’t likely to be included on any list :(
I have an audi a4 b5 with 1.8 turbo engine which makes 150 hp from the factory, but i had it chipped to 200 hp and its really a great sporty engine, had zero problems with it. Could really recommend it.
i know this is about engines from 20 years ago but my fav 4bang was and is the 22RE-Fi by toyota. not in terms of performance but the sheer ability to keep going with nothing but the basic maintenance . rip my 88 toyota pick up. the engine lasted longer than the frame.
![[UNCUT]“ฅนตื่นธรรม”ปะทะ“หมอปลา-ปู่มหามุนี-อั๋นโอกิ”สะเทือนกระทรวงเวทมนตร์ Iคนดังนั่งเคลียร์I10 ตค.67](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/peMD_SAkwNc/mqdefault.jpg)
Thank me later:
1) Honda F20C/F22C 0:20
2) Mitsubish 4G63 1:19
3) VW EA888 2:16
4) Alfa TS 3:07
5) Subaru EJ25 3:45
6) Volvo B230FT 4:31
7) Nissan SR20DET 4:54
8) Toyota 3S-GE 5:23
The one they missed is the best one of all AFAIC and that is the Ford EcoBoost 2.3 liter. That engine is making 350hp in the Focus RS and the Mustang and it is very easy to make over 405hp with a chip.
Thank you
With saab B235R since 250hp and 370Nm torque to 900hp and 800Nm 2.3 Turbo Trionic ECU
@@mikesamra9126 You mean the Mazda 2.3 liter that ford is now calling EcoBoost, but are producing them cheaply, because they bought 25% of Mazda and got a license for the engine and the CD3 platform?
@@badass6300 in fact the 2.0 engine was designed by Mazda model L and modified by Ford under the ecoboost variant and the 2.3 ecoboost engine is the same 2.0 engine only enlarged and hardened to withstand a higher power. And the mazda no longer uses this type of engine so I could say that from here on is the Ford engine
when you realize 20 years ago was 1997... time flies
Basti378 yeah man... if i hear something is 2000+ i'm always like "ah well that's like new" then i realize it's fucking 2017
For real, 2009 seams like 4 years ago
Basti378, minds will be blown even more in three years time when people realize that 20 years ago was already in this century. ; )
i have a 97 540i
I was 3 years old... My father had Ferrari 348
>says how awesome engine sounds
>Talks over it
Mom: wHy WoUld yoU bUy oLd caRs iNstEad oF nEw CaRs?
Me: because it’s 90s
🤙
THIS.
Too true.
Most new cars are not made to last. Put a million air bags in them to pass their crash safety!
I mean, you're answer sounds bad, should said it's because old cars have better engines.
Running in the 90’s
I would throw on the Toyota 2ZZ-GE as well. There's a reason why Lotus used it for both the Elise and the Exige.
I stuck one in my MR2 Spyder. It was awesome.
Toyota under bid honda and ford
@@EliasTheHunter what are you making with it? I literally just bought a 91 hard top na mr2, want to convert it to 3sgte or do a hybrid of the na & turbo to make a 5sgte as they call it
William Colon Very nice! I never got it on the dyno before I sold it. But I just bought a stock 2003 on Friday in Tampa, got back home to Detroit last nice. Putting it on the dyno for a baseline in a few hours!
For a second I thought that you recommended the 2JZ-GE that is an inline 6 and you spelt it wrong
Guys, if you're going to have an engines 'best of' video can we please have some clear audio of each one? Surely worth a few seconds of extra video length ;)
Ben Hayes Exactly! Don't talk about how great a car sounds and show a closeup of a tailpipe without any sound.
The Toyota 2zz was a pretty awesome engine. Then again, history has shown us that when Toyota and Yamaha come together to make an engine, the result is magic.
the sticker in that guy’s car was awesome hahaha
“when the clutch drops, THE BULLSHIT STOPS” 😂
Engines that should've been there: B Series, K Series, H Series and 4AGE 16 valve and especially the 20 valve.
PorkChopGaming Completely agree, especially with the B series, the B series was the main reason I ever even wanted a Honda they are the most Iconic Honda series (my opinion) and extremely reliable I was actually really shocked to see that they were on the list...
Solaire Of Astora Me too! And OHHH the sound!! And the Rev limiter!!
22re, 4AGE , miata later model 1.6 and 1.8/1.8vvti
iiLucus 22re gang (85 celica gts convertible)
22r gang. 85 hilux
@@REAPER3fitty 92 Hilux 22r 💪
Can someone help me? I’m really confused. When I type Toyota R engine family in google I notice that it is capable of doing 40-412kw. Is it really true for that engine to make 412kw in a production car and if please tell me which car is that.
@@Daniel-qy9vc Never in production cars. Maybe there's a crazy hot 20/22r hybrid running a TON of boost that can do that but that's not typical at all.
Can I fit a 2JZ in my Corsa B?
Asking for a friend
Iswearafriend
''my corsa'' ''for a friend'' sure
everything is possible.
Yes.
Bond stfu
190e 2.3-2.5 16v Cosworth
and lets not forget the 2.5.16 evo 11 !!! then the new A45.....old one at 265/280 kw's,now with 421 bhp.....most powerful mass produced 4 in the world
that and the M3 at the time were totally legendary. the sounds are unreal,and were good at top end too,155mph/250 km/h,not too shabby at all for that time. still think the Evo 2 was the mutts nuts.....yeah and now the A45S, how times have changed.
The Mercedes unit was so much better than the BMW unit of the time, the BMW would shake your teeth out . The 2.3 16v was so much more linear and smooth with the same power delivery. Plus the car was miles better too in every possible metric.
Are you crazy, where is the K20, B18, B16 engines
no need to say
theyre all good
everyone knows that
rumbaut17 I'm a Mitsubishi guy and I'm surprised he didn't include b and k series motors.
rumbaut17 I'd like to know even the 1jz an 2jz
Oshane Mairs those are 6 cylinders
Oshane Mairs Those are inline 6 motors
Volkswagen/Audi 1.8t was pretty iconic. One of my personal favorites
I had that in my vrs Octavia it was a silky smooth free revving engine
My favorite too man
Rod job then name your power on the bam engine
I argree good engine I’ve got a agu on 157000miles still going strong haven’t given it a easy life either
Have to agree, my 05 TT is still kicking hard
no 4age? probably the best sounding 4 banger in existance and was used as recently as the late 90's
darthdread1 too bad it was junk tho
darthdread1 best sounding?? Never been around a alfa Romero twin cam?????
unharmonix maybe if you had a decent exhaust system it would sound better
unharmonix fair enough, I was more than happy with my 20v silvertop with cusco extractors, 2" exhaust with resonators.
Its the best sounding engine ever but over 20years ago
No love for either the C20XE or the C20LET, the Saab B204 was pretty epic as well.
The Saab b234r is wonderfull
@@snusmumrik that is basically a volvo engine
@@nikolaikvarme4006 or the Volvo engine is basically a Saab engine, and Saab was also the first to get some actuall power in it witch Volvo didn't really achive intill the t5 in the 850R
@@snusmumrik true
th-cam.com/video/0LDnmJAiqYA/w-d-xo.html here is 1600hp.
Definately the Saab B234R engine, god damn bulletproof and can easily take 400 hp!
Very surprised the SAAB B234R 2.3 did not make the list. It should have. My 9000 Aero stage 3 tune is good for 325bhp
Saab B204 of course! Toyota 4A-GE, Toyota 22R-E (both technically older than 20 yrs though)
Richard Allenbach 4age blacktop open trumpets 😍
Richard Allenbach aah my poor saab
B204 is an amazing engine, 600hp stock bottom end day whaaat
B234 was much better.
Joel Sanford ahem.. no the B235R is the best performance wise, reliably nah.
You forgot some Honda K series engine, C20LET from Opel, the 2L Turbo Cosworth, and maybe why not some F4p or F4t from Renault.
I was going to say, What about the Opel C20LET? Thats one fucking bullet proof motor
and also F4R for the RS model that output 172bhp stock, and with light tuning it can handle pretty easly 240bhp NA
C20XE is better than the c20let
@@patrickrodrigues4202 basically the same, but c20let is turbocharged and c20xe is naturally aspirated
It’s the same engine!
i am a huge B230FT/ET fan and I am amazed you guys put this in as your top 8. Huge respect to you guys. much love from strayaaa
ToWelie Mc tOweLL fAceE me too I was shocked I have a 16v swapped b230ft they’re amazing engines!
yet they showed a B234F 16v lol
Great video!
But you guys forgot the 4AGE from the famous AE86 Sprinter Trueno and the B18C6 from the Acura or Honda Integra Type R
KonaGang indeed
The 4AGE AE86 falls out of the 20yrs time frame they used for this video, the B18C however would fit.
C20xe c20let this engine the best!
toyota 4AGE?
Wafi W Silvertop* ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
Wafi W Why?
Black tops are older than 20 years buddy
Wafi W *eurobeat intensifies*
[Muffled Eurobeat Playing In The Distance]
Come on man how could you not mention the legendary 4AGE 20v and the b16a/b, b18c, k20a, and h22?
4AGE is older than 20 years
@@Endeavors95 ahh right but still you gotta admit it's legendary AF
Have you forgotten that its a series with about 4 variants of the 1.6, then 2 variants later 2 of the 20valve?
Because it's the BEST, not the Most Legendary.
He right tho 4age was updated in the 90s so technicallly 4age 20v is a 90s engine
The Saab B235R from the 99-02 Viggen, for sure. Mitsubishi TD04 turbo, 2.3l, 230bhp, extremely tuneable, extremely reliable. 100 hp/litre. All shoved into a small 1410kg/3100lb hatchback. Have seen accounts of 600+ bhp from this engine when bored out to 2.5l on high compression, low boost. They also had the B205R, 2.0l, 205hp with the same TD04 between 1998-2002.
gotta love the 2.0T from 94-99.. the only thing in my 9-3 that's still going strong! Is the mitsubishi unit that much better than the garret? I think the td04 also powers the 9-2x/wrx aswell if im not mistaken. About to take possession of a 9-2x tomorrow!
Matthew Dmytar the TD04 is far better than the Garrett, yes. The 9-2x is basically a rebranded and restyled Subaru Impreza. 9-2x W/hood scoop is the WRX and takes all the same mods as that car with a nicer interior. IMO if you're looking for a 05-06 WRX on the super cheap, get a 9-2x Aero. At least half the price and nicer inside.
Yeah I'll be replacing my 99 9-3 with a 9-2x aero for now. I have a feeling the engine is going to cost me much more than the b series in the 9-3. I already have to do the belt for example. Glad to hear about the TD04 however, and as Mr. CarThrottle says it does growl nicely, of course. You don't have a Viggen do you? At the end of the day though my C900 is still the most fun.. it's just a little dead. ;)
The B2X4 is better though, the B2X5 internals aren't as strong.
Wasent the b235 the ones with the oil sludge problems,The eco power one with less friktion ? The b205 however is bulletproof, i got 470 horses at the wheels on mine and i dident change any parts in the engine.
B16B,B18C,B20B,4AGE serie and the K20 serie
Gabriel A. Rojas The D16z6 was probably the happiest little engine of Honda's group. Honda's are passionate little cars !
Hanky Bannist8r the d16z6 is a fantastic engine. I've seen people running 20psi on those little bastards.
4AGE is too old. They stopped making those more than 20 years ago
Yeah But The 4age Is a Classic
Clifford Bradford 4AGE are been recognize because of their performanence and realability on the road and they are legends on the track and road
1. The EJ257 still has and always has had unequal length headers. 2. The EJ207 is the one that's really worthy to be on the list. I'm actually wondering if you confused the two, considering the EJ207 is the one that went from unequal to equal length headers.
yukikevo ej20 is the best
ej22*
Yeah, an EJ20 closed deck block are the ones the guys use that make 1K HP. The EJ20 is a great engine. One of the best flat 4's I think.
The USDM 15+ STIs do have equal length headers. Please do research before posting falsehoods.
Although I do agree the ej20 outshines the ej25
The 1.6L and 2.0L Twin sparks were fantastic engines, the 156 was a really fun car as well, nice and sharp!!
3 liters V6 in FWD 🤣
One of the best FWD in car history.
With an Alfa Romeo you can say "yes it's stock!"
The C20LET of GM is a nice one. 2.0 L turbocharged, with not sooo high output of only 205 bhp, but enough for the Calibra and Vectra
Yes i told him
and i owen Vectra A c20xe
Easy to modify ans get shitload of hp out of it
surprised the honda b series isn't on here, by far the best bang for buck engine ever made (imo), and has run 7 second quarter miles at 200mph with 1600whp+
Alex Thompson yeah with every single piece of the motor upgraded and replaced.
Alex Thompson Exactly! I thought the top 3 engines would be the F20, B18c and the B16b. Honda undoubtedly makes the best 4 bangers.
he missed also the K20. but he included a VW engine in the list, dont know whats wrong with alex...
Alex Thompson because rice
Alex Thompson Maybe letting the quarter mile apart, the B series is one of the best and reliable four cylinders one can buy today. This engine can be the perfect one if you don't have enough money or be a beast if you do. They are a lot more common that the SR20 or 4G63, easy to mantain, and with a supercharger or turbo bolted on you can go plenty fast. Plus, you find them on great chassis cars, like the EF, EG, EK Civics, Integras and more.
A lot of engines missing, C20XE, K series, B series, ae86 4A-GE, old Volkswagen/Audi 1.8l engines from a3 for example... But it's ok to miss some of them, but twin spark from alfa romeu? Not in this world
I can tell you are Pig lover boy
Twin Spark was a shitty engine. I used to have it. Variator problems
@@kavajamusic5411 I have a TS 1.6 and it has 220 000km and ZERO problems... 98octane fuel, how about vtec engines? Drinks oil instead of fuel?
@@kavajamusic5411 The variator needs to be changed after approx 200K, but beside that its a pretty good engine if properly taken care of. If you cant live with the built in oil consumption by design (not to be mistaken for bad tolerances) it obviously not an engine for you :)
200.000km! You`r fucking dumb. At the Fiat, they say it`s to be changed after 20.000 km. That is the worst engine ever, compared to japan and german engine, it`s like shit and chocolate.
You forgot the k20 vtec engine lol
what about Honda B and K series? they're legendary for what they are...
Yep, missed the K20A being mentioned.
TunersGTR d, b, k, h, and j series
Yeah, k24z2 is a great engine.
TunersGTR one honda engine is already on the list dont need to mention every honda engine
The k series is still made till this day.
K20a I4 Honda vtec engine!!!!!!!! One of the best
AMEN.
You forgot the ae86 engine!
Rodrigo Bastos older than 20 years
it was used in cars up into the 90s
dr hurtz sure but most of the 4age's life was outside of the timeframe so i can inderstand if they didnt want to include it for that reason. love dat little engine.
N-NANI?
Better yet is the 20V 4AGE
I still love the 2.0L Zetec.
Most underrated engine
@@inactiveaccount293 My words exactly
Opel/Vauxhaul c20xe/c20let feels really alive for just being a 2L engine and the c20let can keep up with r6 bikes. Mine have 330000km in the clock and still running fine
i had a 145 QV, 2.0 TS! Still in love with it :)
I had one aswell! Definitely the smoothest inline 4 in the past 20 years
Alex Debono , and the sound was good :) once beyond 4k rpm, it sounded awsome :)
When you realize your f150 Triton v8 makes less HP than a na 4 cylinder
Truck engines are generally aggressively detuned. This is what allows them to haul seriously heavy loads for hundreds of thousands of miles while only needing routine maintenance. Sport cars and utility trucks are very different beasts, with very different use cases and tuning. You're making an apples to oranges comparison
Much more torque sir. Meant for work, not speed
But way more torques
mikegick Except the triton which will throw its spark plugs
@@mikegick so do 99% of VTEC N\A engines
2ZZ-GE for sure! 180 HP and redline at 8.2k RPMs got me falling in love with it! I own a 2001 Celica with said 2ZZ-GE and i love it to death! Not perfect by any means but damn does it have a charm to it!
Definitely missing:
• Fiat/Lancia Lampredi Engines. In particular the 2.0 16V Turbo (Lancia Delta Integrale 16V/Evo and Fiat Coupe 16VT).
• Opel C20 LET (Opel Calibra Turbo)
• BMW S14 (BMW E30 320is)--> though a tat older
Robert Waffel european engines are sux big time.
Control F'ed this, just to make sure someone said s14.
Muhd Izat Hadi Not really
Surely the Opel / Cosworth developped red top should be in that list, the great 20XE and the turbo version the C20LET should be high on that list. Their fuel economy was great but that's not all. They had really great quality components from stock (pre machined inlet and exhaust ports, sodium filled valves, forged pistons ...) great power and torque capability and great running capability
rastophile sounds expensive XD
It’s cosworth it’s all performance and I live in America so, there is quite some limited access
@@tony_5156 they actually aren't that expensive
And easy to modify
Car Throttle messed up this one.
In the 1.6 we have Citroen/Peugeot GTI or Toyota AE86, so much better than the Alfa.
The EJ25 instead of the legendary EJ20? C'mon...
also the ej25 motors has unequal length headers in turbo versions just like the other ej. FA engines went to different turbo setup.
chris it's not an engine
4a-ge guys. Carb, red top, silver top, black top and some turbo versions.
How dare you to forget this glorius piece of engineering masterpiece.
The 4G63 and the SR20DET are 30 years old too:)
4AGE's production ended in 1999 with AE111 so...
1750 TBI from the brera, guiletta qv, and of course 4c
And the 159
That's derrived from the 1.8 TS isn't it?
@@basmca1
The Alfa 4C engine is an all aluminium new engine contrary to the 1.8 twin spark that has iron engine block.
The first iterations of the 1750 TBI also had a iron cylinder block but don't think it was the same as the 1.8 ts one.
where is the Famous 4AGE or B16B ??????
ramiretz 4AGE is too old
@@javanbybee4822 too old what? it do nooot mattter
R T the video is titled “the best 4 cylinders of the last 20 years”, not 30. Sorry that you didn’t read the title
@@javanbybee4822 NEVER, I still run a 4AGE. Besides, this video spoke specifically of "last 20 years" Yes, that means the engines would be old. But there were different versions of the 4age. The Blacktop were produced from 1995 until 2000, that means it would have a few out there under 20 years old.
Yes, the JDM Corolla AE111 had a 4AGE with 165hp.
I'm an Alfisti so I'm glad to see the TS, but I really think that the C20XE should have made the list. Used in the Opel Kadett GSi 16v and variations of it was used by Chevrolet as late as 2012 I think in the WTCC cars.
This is not the famous Alfa 4 in line. Not the original TS with Nord underblock. This is Fiat based stuff
Mazda BPZE, 1.6 and 1.8 in MX-5's, 323's and Astina/Lantis. Reliable, forged crank, oil squrters for the pistons and 7k red line. And its a non-interference design to boot.
Greg Rose I had a mazda 323 with a bpt definitely one of the greatest engines no body ever talks about..wish I never got rid of it
+FS-ZE, KF-ZE
jose .rodriguez as im 16 now, me and dad bought a 323 gtr that was not being used for more than 12 years now and im planning to fix it. Guess im lucky huh?
Hachi Roku you won the lottery
Hachi Roku you lucky shit! Have fun with I only have good memories
Mercedes m111, saab b204, cosworth yb, peugeot xu, audi bam, Suzuki k9 this lust could go on and on there have been some amazing 4 pots over the last 20 years
What is this list lol, heres just a few you missed:
Saab b204
Nissans ca18det
Toyota 2zz/4age/4efte
Subaru ej20, the good ej
Vw's 1.8 20v/twincharged 1.4tsi
Mazdas bp series, and the 2.3t from the 3 and 6mps, pretty sure its what fords 2.3 ecoboost is based on
Various other ford ecoboost 4 bangers, the list goes on.
I actually feel that the CA-18DET is more unique and more efficient than an SR20. I honestly am tired of seeing SR20's now. They are so bleh...
2ZZ-GE should be in the top 3 of this list! I mean, its build by Yamaha for crying out loud! 192bhp out of a 1.8 in 1999! And with Toyota reliability its a godly combo!
James Beckett it's the other way arouns
Brent B The title of the video is "The 8 Greatest Four-Cylinder Engines Of The Last 20 Years", (like you obviously know) hence the SR20.
I just don't get it why they included the VW's TSI engine. Haven't personally heard anything but bad about those engines..
ThatSubieGuy maybe the earlier ea888 engines that’s in like a 2010 Gti, but the new mqb platform ea888 engine that was mentioned in the video is beyond great. Makes a lot of power with little money. Tune and a dp puts you over 300whp in a 3,000lbs car.
What about Honda K20 motors ?
yup i have a 04 TSX with a K24 engine and raced a friend in a 2013 civic SI. even tho my car is 10 years older it still won and i haven't modded it yet lol
ATLEAGLE579 Doesn't the 2013 SI have a K24 as well?
i believe so but would have to more research on both engines. but the whole thing was interesting given that my car is 10 years older than his yet it was as close as it was. heard the newer SIs and type R are better tho so at least honda did add more power with the new gen
DBGMLV right I was just about to say what about K20 lol or the SRT4 motors that are in the Dodge Neons SRT4 and calibers SRT4
1.4 twincharger vw
The Saab b207 engine was pretty damn good. it pushed more HP than a couple of these easily. A modified b207 was what was used in the Chevy Cobalt SS, aka the fwd car that can beat the GTR when tuned right. Great mileage and amazing power output.
Tim Bajohr the older b204s and b234s were better motors.
but they are older than 20 years
Saab's are good engines a lot of them are getting put in the Vauxhall's here in the uk
M42, 4age 20v, mercedes 190 2,5 16v, e30 m3 s14, ca18det, b234 (940 turbo 16v), sierra/escort cosworth,
B234 sucks ass. Hardly makes more power and is unreliable by comparison. And it’s a interference engine 🤢
@@rileymcmonigle9614 b234f or b234ft is really good engiens to build on. In sweden it's common to make turbo builds.
Saab Trionic 5 Engine. Forged crank and rods from factory, and reinforced pistons. It can easily run 500whp+ without breaking. Usually you run a Trionic 5 bottom end with a Trionic 7 head gasket, (trionic 7 is a newer engine and its head gasket is unbreakable almost) and also trionic 5 cams since they are a bit sharper. You have to lathe the pistons if you are to use a trionic 7 head gasket. But T5 bottom end with T7 head gasket, and also T7 injection, you can go up to 700hp without aftermarket parts and ECU. You might need to get some harder valve springs but other than that you have an awesome 2 liter turbocharged engine! A mix of a B205R engine and B204
A Saab b234 or b204 can handle over 500bhp on stock internals but was not mentioned on this list......
how do I put that in a miata?
potatochobit Somebody on youtube has i think you need a jeep gearbox and of course custom engine mounts.
Cause it's a Saab
pcosta816 Saabs were built better than 90% cars on the market
Richard Allenbach ever actually worked on one? You might change your tune. You're entitled to your opinion but there's a reason they went out of business.
Being a mechanic and seeing varied issues and what not. Where is the vauxhall c20let. Turbo 160v.
The rover k series. More power to engine weight of any car of the time. 160 ps from a vvc unit you can carry with your bare hands. And last but not least the long lasting ford based cosworth 2.0 unit found in export and rs500 alike. Absolute iconic. If u wanted to include the Scrooby who chews gaskets and rattles cranks out at 30 k then congratulations
th-cam.com/video/0LDnmJAiqYA/w-d-xo.html here is 1600hp.
You forgot 2zz, 4AGE, AMG m139, B18, k20 engines, EJ20, B48, Ecotec L61 2.2L , 2.0L V4 from 919 Hybrid EVO, 1.0L from H2R, GM c20xe.
yall forgot to add the Toyota 2zz motor that went into the celiac and vibe and back when lotus was around it was supercharged and put into the lotus elis
Yes, great engine. Btw, Lotus is still around.
yea but is very difficult to import anything new to America at this point I believe
I`ve heared that in almost all cases of oil starvation (which is common on track car with original wet sump) you would need to replace crankshaft.
But it`s extremely light weight is really good thing.
I have it in my Lotus Exige S2 (NA, not supercharged). 192 HP for 1.8L and 8500rpm redline. It's really fun to drive in a light car with it's huge "VTEC" (lol) effect :-)
In a track driven Lotus with semi slicks a baffled oil pan is mandatory !
I have a vibe gt with the 2zz in it and I live driving it that little thing hits 8200 RPM I have never driven something that hits that high on the Revs also the "vtec" is really cool also never driven something with that before my vibe and it is just different
What about the red top 3S-GE wich powered the Celica SSIII and the 3S-GTE of the Celica GT-Four ST205? lol
Not even close to the one fitted in the Caldina GT-T. With 260hp, that's the higher power output for the 3s-ge from the factory.
zoufmalade zoufmalade The one fitted in the Caldina GT-T is a 3S-GTE not a 3S-GE. It's turbocharged and has only 256hp (1hp more than a ST205 WRC). The Caldina GT-Fours' 3S-GTE produces 260hp.
Oki NaWaa also the 3sge blacktop turbo in the Caldina GT4
i love car throttle
SAAB B235R is a monster!
All the 1.8T 20v from VW/Audi. Stock 150-180hp and tuneable up to 600...
150-225hp...
SofaKingLeet 150-240, they did a 240bhp audi tt sport model limited edition
Tuneable up to 1200hp if you go nuts with it.
The AR's JTD 4 cylinder cause it has
>Good durability
>Even better tune potential
>Good Economy
Also the Honda’s B16A engine that salutes “Mugen” types races.
Astra Red Rop from 1988. Brilliant for it's day and gave 200bhp injected and 225bhp running 45 Dellorto's
Redblock for life
I think the Ford/Mazda 2.3 liter PZEV engine of the mid 2000’s was a great engine that should be included as one of the best of the last 20 years. Smooth as silk, relatively powerful, fuel efficient, partial zero emissions and bulletproof. Great engine.
2ZZ-GE
Andrei Anastasov they're ok. Reliable. Not a whole lot of power. Hard to supercharge or turbo without changing internals.
J Anything you can hit 250 whp with stock internals. By that time all you need are some evo heads. You have yourself a 460 hp engine. By that time other upgrades are obviously needed to the car but the engine itself it’s pretty sweet
Alfa romeo multiair 1.4T. 170cv on a 1.4 that consumes 6l/100km. Insane, and easily tuned for 200cv ♥️
It's a fiat engine
PSA 1.6 THP is just 200cc bigger and can do 270hp from factory.
Vauxhall Z20LET and/or A20NFT.
No b234r or b205r :(
Mx5Wagon SAAB will never get the love it deserves... it's a misunderstood and under-loved brand
Mx5Wagon this is car throttle. They'll just post the typical stuff everyone already knows.
Mx5Wagon B204R you mean!!!
kirbyswarp Which is exactly why nobody knows about the wonders of SAAB, none of the major auto networks/channels tend to cover the brand
No B202 either. The engine that single-handedly started the hot hatch turbo segment of cars. My slightly breathed on '90 900spg still surprises many new cars
Awe my little Alfa 147 gets in!
All versions of the 3SGE engine made during the 90's were arguably the greatest 4 cylinder engines ever made.
Their motorsport pedigree is legendary. They should have put the gen 5 one in the last 2nd gen (or even 3rd gen) MR2's though.
4G63 MITSUBISHI!!
4B11T
Manuqtix Manuqtix lmao, saying that to a legendary engine
@Manuqtix Manuqtix considered by many the best 4 cylinder engine ever made..
4G61t, more like 30 years ago
i got a 4g63
N/A SOHC though... xD
4g63>500+whp reliably with headstuds and valvesprings+cams
The Renault F7R (Clio Williams) and F4R NA (Clio 2 RS, Clio 3RS) are also two nice engines :)
Agreed. 2.0 NA and 2.0 turbos from megane RS are great engines.
Clio 182 F4R is an awesome engine
F7p 🚀
The Lotus designed GM 2.0L LNF (260 HP) and it's later versions (275HP)
That appeared in the Pontiac Solstice GXP and Saturn Sky Redline and is
now used throughout GM's lineup including the Camaro and Cadillac ATS.
Cannot believe you didn’t include the Kseries engine. Lightweight, powerful for its size. Powering legends such as the defender, mg TF and lotus Elise s1 amongst many others
100%. List seems to focus on stock trim and HP as opposed to modification potential. Disappointing not to see it on the list.
That's because rover engines suck
@@REAPER3fitty do your research on them.
Obviously you have a preference for Japanese engines or maybe the only ones you know about. You missed the B205 and B235 from SAAB those are legendary engines that are tunable to more than 480 BHP properly done. Even though the engines had reputation of oil and coolant leaks that does not diminishes their capability and power...just watch the Nordic Tunng videos to get a taste.
The B204 and B234 are arguably the better engine. B204’s can take up to 600hp on a completely stock block.
Saab: nice safe cars that are extreme over engineered and complicated
This vid needs a HUGE shoutout to the BMW E30 M3 s14 2.3 4cyl! 195-238hp at 7500rpm! Pure, naturally aspirated power!
FYI This engine dominated DTM from 1986 till 1992 with 380hp beating every single opponent
I believe it held the hp/ltr record for several years before the S2000 featured here. 192hp/140 cu in in USA.
Alfa GTAm 1.985 CC 237 HP at 7500 rpm
until they catch on fire or the car breaks down from some weird electric problem you can't solve.
potatochobit
What????
www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?1747390-e30-caught-fire
B16b, 1750 tbi, 3sgte, K20a, 2zz, 4AGE(16v,20v), H22a, C20LET, F4p, F4t, B18c, SAAB B204, M16, 4efte, bmw e304cl.
You forgot all these legends
Saab B202 also :D in many cases it's more reliable then B204 but have to agree with you C20LET insane engine also. I got my own Saab 9000 1998 B204E (Turbo)
The Vauxhall / Lotus C20XE engine that was in my Cavalier gsi 4x4 ( although that bit broke ) !
Volkswagen abf 16 valve, Toyota 4age, Opel c20xe.
Lincoln Massey oh the last 20 years. Dont get me wrong, they are great engines but too old
Not an Alfa fan ,bit that v6 3.2 250 hp is a masterpiece.Tried the 156 gta with it . Italians ,they even make the engines go to look beautiful
3S-GE all day for me...At 170+ bhp in the celica and mr2, it's vastly understressed and pulls all the way to 7,200. Haven't broken it yet!
Don't forget the 3s-gte is over 300 hp from the factory and the mr2 turbo transmission has been known to handle over 800 hp from the factory. Bigger turbo and more boost and your good to go.
Luke R
3S-GTE was never over 300hp from the factory - not even in the Caldina GT4. but a boost controller and a MAP Clamp will get you there on the rare WRC engine like mine.
what about the c20xe Opel engine...i never hear anything about it, but it is one of the strongest engines
I know
Sharon Barnes because everyone still rides the Opel hate train, for whatever reason, and no one even realizes that they gave such a awesome motorsports history, the c20xe was a product of it. And it still delivers. I hope PSA let's Opel finally try to come back. I wanna see them in WRC, DTM and GT3 winning. They deserve to breath free again.
The Toyota 22rte Engine should be on the list ! Although in stock form it made 135hp and 175TQ. A simple turbo up grade and more boost and fuel and makes well over 300hp reliable
I own an alfa 147 with the TS engine. I must say, that everything you said about it is absolutely true.
I completely agree, I got a 1999 156 2.0 TS Selespeed
Saab's B204, Vauxhall/Opel C20xe/LET..??
C20XE (Redtop) and Cosworth Yb
Can't expect people who don't know anything about engines to value proper race engines fitted to regular cars.
I would say under-rated but they are very highly rated rally engines.
I totally agree. It´s an engine with so much potencial.
Add the K Series VHPD, and you pretty much nailed it.
I was expecting the c20xe in this list not that im a fan of vauxhall or opel but i like the hp number with this engine after i was reading about it a while ago
Dennis Dreßler Oh yes, that was an incredibly light engine when it was launch but I think it was under engineered though.
How do you not mention the Vauxhall/Opel C20XE????
İndeed
I thought the C20LET would’ve been up on this list too. Redtops have powered so many fast Vauxhall’s through the years and many other things besides but everyone hates Vauxhall so it isn’t likely to be included on any list :(
Just outside the 20 years.
Its more like 30 years old by now?
Redtop is a legendary engine
Had the twin spark alfa 2.0 150bhp people hated old alfas but that thing was so much fun and reliable
GM LNF. 260hp/260tq on a 2.0 turbo. Can take up to 350whp before the K04 shits itself
Agreed. Have a Saab ecotec 2.0. It runs glassy smooth and still runs hard.
You forgot the C20XE/C20LET engines!
I loved the Mitsubishi engine in it's turbocharged form!
I'm a Ford guy and I'm just in love with my EcoBoost Mustang. The engine is pretty beefy at 310hp and 350lbs of torque.
This video has a Stiff Stick reaction that YOU CAN'T avoid👊😭
4G63T 💙
Good thing you said “of the last 20 years” Alex! was just a bout to kick your arse for not putting the C20XE/LET at the top spot! Lol.
Redtops are fun
I have an audi a4 b5 with 1.8 turbo engine which makes 150 hp from the factory, but i had it chipped to 200 hp and its really a great sporty engine, had zero problems with it. Could really recommend it.
i know this is about engines from 20 years ago but my fav 4bang was and is the 22RE-Fi by toyota. not in terms of performance but the sheer ability to keep going with nothing but the basic maintenance . rip my 88 toyota pick up. the engine lasted longer than the frame.
Tom McGowan i have the same one in my 1995