Two GR Corollas Burned Down. Toyota Won’t Honor the Warranties

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08-09-24, 02:34 PM

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The 2JZ is weaker than a stock LT, LS, 5.0, Hemi, B58, S58, Viper, 5.2 FSI, GTR, etc etc etc......it's not a weak engine but it's nowhere near the strongest engine ever.

Also, wouldn't a cast iron block make it heavier, thus making it less efficient and expensive?

08-09-24, 02:37 PM

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Also, wouldn't a cast iron block make it heavier, thus making it less efficient and expensive?

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The 2JZ is weaker than a stock LT, LS, 5.0, Hemi, B58, S58, Viper, 5.2 FSI, GTR, etc etc etc......it's not a weak engine but it's nowhere near the strongest engine ever.

Nope. I've seen x-ray and metallurgical tests on various blocks JZ wins it is superior. Very expensive alloy and process that's why no one else did it.

08-09-24, 03:27 PM

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Wandering again, let’s keep to topic please

08-09-24, 04:32 PM

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Block doesn't have to be cast iron. Add 1 cylinder go for a closed deck and get rid of the 3-piece design which will increase rigidity. Of course there is another perfect solution that we can't talk about here.

Nope. I've seen x-ray and metallurgical tests on various blocks JZ wins it is superior. Very expensive alloy and process that's why no one else did it.

No it's not. Go take a JZ and request it to hold 3000hp. It will grenade