nukegoat
Should have bought a Jeep
I doubt this rumor. How is that possible compared to a mid 90s Camry or Accord? MB diesel? Etc. The hundy had more things to break than a tundra, even just in the raw drivetrain.
2UZ-FE’s Place in the History Books?
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JunkCrzr89
Competent Ignoramoose
I agree.
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There is a little less data on the 5.7 (3UR) but most of the returns are coming back very positive. Several in this thread seem to have a lot of good to say about the 3UR, I don’t have a wealth if firsthand experience personally. The 3UZ is definitely way up on power over the 2UZ, but as you stated, it’s probably safe to say the latter has achieved legend status already with folks in the know. Compelling cases could certainly be made for both, as well as a few other engines from the past.
As far as the V8 going the way of the buffalo, it’s a bit sad in some ways but certainly not the end of the hobby. I have a 2015 F-150 with the 2.7TT Ecoboost and let me tell you, that is an impressive engine! Around 400hp/500tq at the crank with bolt-ons and a custom tune plus 20MPGs in a 4X4 with a 6.5’ bed, I’m expecting to be in the 13s at Bandimere this summer (COVID permitting.) The future for Cruiser engines may be bright!
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Yup, those 2.2 liters were especially durable and I think maybe more than a couple MB diesels have hit the two comma mark on the odometer. Not sure how many 2UZs have been there at this point.
DirtDawg
"It'd be alot cooler if you did"
Having good experience with the 2UZ and the 3UR, the 2UZ is still top dog out of the two in my opinion. The 3UR struggles with annoying issues like cam tower leaks and now many people are finding timing chain guide issues. Nothing that is detrimental to the engine, but the timing chain issues can cause some excessive noise. otherwise they are a strong and reliable engine. The 2UZ doesn’t deal with those annoyances.
Toyota hasnt built a bad motor in the last three of four decades. This one is no different.
If the 4.7 had come with a timing chain, an accessory style water pump for easier replacement, and a starter motor accessible without removing the intake manifold I'd be an even bigger fan than I am now.
It's no 22re, but it certainly holds its own with the 1GRFE for output, reliability, operation, and efficiency. The GR is much cheaper to own over time.
If the 4.7 had come with a timing chain, an accessory style water pump for easier replacement, and a starter motor accessible without removing the intake manifold I'd be an even bigger fan than I am now.
It's no 22re, but it certainly holds its own with the 1GRFE for output, reliability, operation, and efficiency. The GR is much cheaper to own over time.
JunkCrzr89
Competent Ignoramoose
How many beers you drink this morning?
Coming from timing chain engines like the VH45DE and VQ30DE and the service (tensioners, guides, water pumps, seals gaskets, and crank pulleys) that should be done during a 90k or 18k service, I'll take the simplicity and smoothness of the 2UZFE.
If it had timing chains, based on past experiences, I would still do a major service to keep everything in top shape.
If it had timing chains, based on past experiences, I would still do a major service to keep everything in top shape.
