Posts with Keyword “toyota”

Cover for post Evolution of the Toyota / Lexus Petrol V8
21 Dec 2024
Evolution of the Toyota / Lexus Petrol V8
Today, I go over the evolution of six Toyota / Lexus V8s over two generations in terms of construction, performance, reliability, and applications. In the end, I rank them into three tiers.
Cover for post S58 vs 2JZ: Iconic Engine Designs Compared
21 May 2024
S58 vs 2JZ: Iconic Engine Designs Compared
Today, I compare the designs of the BMW S58B30 and of the Toyota 2JZ-GTE in eight aspects from the bottom up, including block, bearing, oil pump, stroke ratio, piston and conrod, fuelling, air flow, and valve timing.