Toyota RZ engine

{{Infobox automobile engine

| name = Toyota RZ engine

| image = Toyota 2RZ-FE engine 1998 Hilux.jpg

| caption = Toyota 2RZ-FE in a Hilux

| manufacturer = Toyota Motor Corporation

| production = 1989–2004

| predecessor = {{ubl

| Toyota K engine

| Toyota Y engine

| Toyota R engine

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| successor = Toyota TR engine

| block = Cast iron

| head = Aluminum

| configuration = Naturally aspirated Straight-4

| bore = {{ubl

| {{Convert|86|mm|2|abbr=on}}

| {{Convert|95|mm|2|abbr=on}}

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| stroke = {{ubl

| {{Convert|86|mm|2|abbr=on}}

| {{Convert|95|mm|2|abbr=on}}

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| fueltype = Gasoline

| fuelsystem = Electronic fuel injection

| coolingsystem = Water-cooled

| redline = 5,500

| power = {{convert|101|-|150|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}}

| torque = {{convert|118|-|177|lbft|0|abbr=on}}

}}

The Toyota RZ engine family is a straight-four piston engine series built in Japan. The RZ series uses a cast-iron engine block and aluminum SOHC or DOHC cylinder heads. It has electronic fuel injection (EFI), 2 or 4 valves per cylinder and features forged steel connecting rods.

1RZ

The 1RZ is a {{convert|1998|cc|L|1|abbr=on|disp=flip}} version built from 1989. Bore and stroke is {{convert|86x86|mm|2|abbr=on}}. The original carburetted model in Japanese trim produces {{cvt|100|PS|kW hp|0}} at 5,400 rpm and maximum torque of {{cvt|16.5|kgm|Nm lbft|0|order=out}} at 2,400 prm.

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=1RZ-E=

The 1RZ-E is the fuel-injected version of the 1RZ. With a compression ratio of 9.0:1 and in Japanese trim, output is {{cvt|110|PS|kW hp|0}} at 5,200 rpm and maximum torque of {{cvt|17|kgm|Nm lbft|0|order=out}} at 2,600 prm. With redline at 5,500 rpm.

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2RZ

The 2RZ is a {{convert|2438|cc|L|1|abbr=on|disp=flip}} version. Bore and stroke is {{convert|95x86|mm|2|abbr=on}}; a variety of combination of heads and fuel delivery systems were available.

=2RZ-E=

File:2RZ-E engine in 1994 Hiace Wagon Super Custom.jpg

This is an SOHC engine with two valves per cylinder. Valve adjustment is by shim over bucket. Output is {{convert|120|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 4800 rpm with 146 lb⋅ft (198N⋅m) of torque at 2600 rpm. It does not have balance shafts and is known for vibrations.{{Cite web |last=Guardiola |first=El |date=2022-09-05 |title=Engine specifications for Toyota 2RZ-E, characteristics, oil, performance |url=https://mymotorlist.com/engines/toyota/2rz-e/ |access-date=2024-11-19 |website=mymotorlist.com |language=en-US}} Originally manufactured with a carburetor induction system, it was later upgraded to Electronic Fuel Injection, with the -E suffix added to the engine designation. Toyota specified unleaded fuel with a rating of at least 91 RON in Australia.

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=2RZ-FE=

The 2RZ-FE, and 4RB1 or 4RB2 in China, is a {{convert|2438|cc|L|1|abbr=on|disp=flip}} version. Bore and stroke is {{convert|95x86|mm|2|abbr=on}}. Compression ratio is 9.5:1. Output is {{convert|142|hp|kW PS|abbr=on}} at 5000 rpm with {{convert|160|lbft|0|abbr=on}} of torque at 4000 rpm. This engine does not feature balance shafts. It has four valves per cylinder and DOHC. Valve adjustment is by shim over bucket. The 2RZ-FE is an interference engine with a timing chain.{{Cite web |last=says |first=Shawn Myers |date=2023-10-23 |title=Toyota’s 2RZ-FE Engine: Problems, Reliability & Specs |url=https://low-offset.com/toyota/2rzfe-engine/ |access-date=2024-11-19 |website=Low Offset |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=Toyota 2RZ-FE – Engine Specs |url=https://www.engine-specs.net/toyota/2rz-fe.html |access-date=2024-11-19 |website=www.engine-specs.net}} A {{convert|2185|cc|L|1|abbr=on|disp=flip}} version called the 4RB3 is also manufactured in China which has a bore and stroke of {{Convert|91|x|84|mm|2|abbr=on}}, while sharing the 2RZ's {{Convert|102.5|mm|2|abbr=on}} bore spacing.{{Cn|date=November 2024}} According to a review in 2023, there are reports of the engine typically lasting over 250,000-300,000 miles and less frequently 500,000 miles.

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3RZ

=3RZ-FE=

The 3RZ-FE is a {{convert|2693|cc|L|1|abbr=on|disp=flip}} version. Bore and stroke is {{convert|95x95|mm|2|abbr=on}}. Compression ratio is 9.5:1. Output is {{convert|150|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} at 4800 rpm with {{convert|177|lbft|0|abbr=on}} of torque at 4000 rpm. This engine features twin, chain-driven balance shafts. It has four valves per cylinder and DOHC. Valve adjustment is by shim over bucket. The 3RZ-FE is an interference engine with a timing chain reported to last 150,000 miles.{{Cite web |title=3RZ-FE 2.7L Engine - In-Depth Look at Design and Reliability |url=https://www.motorreviewer.com/engine.php?engine_id=153 |access-date=2024-11-19 |website=MotorReviewer - In-Depth Engine Reviews |language=en}} The cylinder head is composed of aluminum alloy and the intake manifold is made from aluminum.{{Cite web |date=2021-11-28 |title=Toyota 3RZ Engine: Everything You Need To Know – Dust Runners Automotive Journal |url=https://dustrunnersauto.com/toyota-3rz-engine-everything-you-need-to-know/ |access-date=2024-11-19 |language=en-US}}

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See also

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