Funny that they built these at the same time..
10-21-13, 10:10 PM
#1
Racer
Thread Starter
Funny that they built these at the same time..
Was just doing some reading on my Old 89' Landcruiser from this book of mine, and i realized:
When the LS400 came out in 1989, the 1UZFE was practically the most advanced engine design on the face of the earth:
Yet, even up until 1992, Toyota also offered the 3FE, which was an OHV totally cast iron engine, with only minor changes from the 1950s, and even then it was heavily based on American inline-6's from the 1930s. And yes, the "F" engines were some of the most reliable engines ever built, but they were pretty primitive considering their roots. Ever done a valve or timing adjustment on one of those? You would want to kill yourself:
Just funny how two products of such different designs were being churned out by Toyota at the same time.... Hmmm..
When the LS400 came out in 1989, the 1UZFE was practically the most advanced engine design on the face of the earth:
Yet, even up until 1992, Toyota also offered the 3FE, which was an OHV totally cast iron engine, with only minor changes from the 1950s, and even then it was heavily based on American inline-6's from the 1930s. And yes, the "F" engines were some of the most reliable engines ever built, but they were pretty primitive considering their roots. Ever done a valve or timing adjustment on one of those? You would want to kill yourself:
Just funny how two products of such different designs were being churned out by Toyota at the same time.... Hmmm..
Last edited by YoshiMan; 10-21-13 at 10:13 PM.
10-22-13, 02:23 AM
#6
I would tend to feel that the 1UZ and the succeeding variants will prove to be solid motors. When the motor is embraced by the aftermarket as we see in swaps using the 1UZ, they see the potential.
I'm not familiar with Nissan since my last one was well back with a 810/Maxima and the L24. That was also a very nice I-6 that remains great in the restored 240-280Z cars. Those didn't continue on very long unlike Toyota's I-6 variants.
Some that come to mind are their M series leading the the 1 and 2J variants, R series (20 &22), 4-AG and the UZ variants. Some others will be long lasting, I don't find interest in V-6 to be memorable though nothing wrong so to speak. The GR's are having a good run.
I'm not familiar with Nissan since my last one was well back with a 810/Maxima and the L24. That was also a very nice I-6 that remains great in the restored 240-280Z cars. Those didn't continue on very long unlike Toyota's I-6 variants.
Some that come to mind are their M series leading the the 1 and 2J variants, R series (20 &22), 4-AG and the UZ variants. Some others will be long lasting, I don't find interest in V-6 to be memorable though nothing wrong so to speak. The GR's are having a good run.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
