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Old Jul 26, 2025 | 02:45 PM
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What do you guys think is the better engine between the 1UZ and 3UZ? Which one do you think is more reliable and which do you guys like more? Im obviously not gonna do an engine swap or anything I was just interested what you guys think. I know they are both very similar, and the 3UZ is bored out more, So it seems like for building an engine the 1UZ is the way to go, but stock for stock what do you guys think? I know threes going to be biasness, and I may be also since I like the 3UZ since they made it after and have had more time to work out any kinks plus the added torque. Whats your opinion
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Old Jul 26, 2025 | 02:50 PM
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This is a good summary
https://xatracing.com/which-uz-is-best-.html
1UZ has way stronger rods
https://www.lextreme.com/comparing-l...d-h-beam-rods/
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