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1JZ-GTE Engine Guide: Specs, Swaps and What It Costs
Key takeaways The 1JZ is a 2.5-liter twin-turbo inline six, built by Toyota from 1990 to 2007 It came in three versions: non-VVTi twin-turbo, VVTi...
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Mazda 13B Rotary Engine Guide: Specs and Reliability
Key takeaways The 13B is a twin-rotor Wankel engine with roughly 1.3L of displacement per rotor pair. The 13B REW uses sequential twin turbos and...
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Honda Civic Engine Guide: Every Generation Explained
Key takeaways Civics from the 1990s and early 2000s ran D-series or B-series engines, while newer Si and Type R models moved to the K-series....
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370Z Engine Guide: VQ37VHR Specs, Problems and Swaps
Key takeaways The 370Z uses the VQ37VHR, a 3.7L V6 with Nissan's VVEL valve technology. Stock output is 332 hp and 270 lb-ft of torque....
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Remanufactured Engines: What They Are and Who Needs One
Key takeaways A remanufactured engine is rebuilt to original factory specs using a mix of new and reconditioned parts. It differs from a rebuilt engine,...
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2JZ Engine Guide: GE vs GTE Specs and Swap Options
Key takeaways The Toyota 2JZ is a 3.0L inline-six, built in naturally aspirated (2JZ-GE) and turbocharged (2JZ-GTE) form from 1991 onward. The 2JZ-GTE, famous from...
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K20 Engine Guide: Specs, Power and Which K20 to Buy
Key takeaways The Honda K20 is a 2.0L four-cylinder from the K-series family, built from 2001 onward for the Civic, RSX, and Accord. Variants like...
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2GR-FE Engine Guide: Camry, Highlander and RX350 V6
Key takeaways The 2GR-FE is Toyota's 3.5L V6, built from 2005 onward for the Camry, Highlander, Avalon, Sienna, Venza, RAV4, and several Lexus models. It...
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How to Break In a New or Replacement Engine Properly
Key Takeaways Treat a replacement engine carefully during its first few hundred miles. Avoid extended high RPM and wide-open throttle use early on. Vary your...
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