2FE--- What does it take?

[pappy]

Adding a 3FE head to a 2F block will get you 9:1 compression without any milling. My instructions to the engine builder was to mill only what was necessary to make the head and block flat. My truck pings on Mexican gas at factory timing.

I also told the engine builder to make me a "torque monster" as the 2F is not a high revving engine. So my HP numbers are not that high relative to the 3FE, but much higher than a 2F (+/- 160hp). Torque on the other hand blows the factory 2F, 3FE, and 1FZ away (290 +/- lb-ft). In my light FJ40 this engine is a dream to drive. I've had the engine to about 4200rpm. There was no need to pull any higher.

 

[pappy]

Adding a 3FE head to a 2F block will get you 9:1 compression without any milling. My instructions to the engine builder was to mill only what was necessary to make the head and block flat. My truck pings on Mexican gas at factory timing.

I also told the engine builder to make me a "torque monster" as the 2F is not a high revving engine. So my HP numbers are not that high relative to the 3FE, but much higher than a 2F (+/- 160hp). Torque on the other hand blows the factory 2F, 3FE, and 1FZ away (290 +/- lb-ft). In my light FJ40 this engine is a dream to drive. I've had the engine to about 4200rpm. There was no need to pull any higher.

 

[Chamba]

My goal is horsepower staying where it is but with a bit more low end torque and fuel efficiency. I have 4:11s with an H55 and I'm really happy with that. Redline is fine where it is as I don't think I've ever gone past 3500.
I guess the coolest thing about the 2fe is that it is a custom lump...for some reason that appeals to me.