Jun 12, 2024 · Looking at purchasing an Avalon but I heard early versions of the 2GR-FE had many potential issues: idler pulleys, oil cooler lines, etc. When did all these problems get resolved? Just wondering how new of an Avalon I should consider to avoid headaches.

Dec 10, 2008 · The Toyota 2GR-FE VVT-i 3.5-litre V6 engine chosen by the buggy’s owner, Peter Kittle, also powers Toyota Aurion, Tarago, new Kluger and RAV4 V6. The Jimco 2000 is fitted with a pair of Turbonetic turbochargers that are each rated to 450 horsepower.

Aug 16, 2021 · Post number 14 lays out the ECU tuning process for a 2015 2gr-fe Camry. The process is very similar for any 2gr-fe Toyota. If anyone is lucky enough to have a manual 2gr-fe then the mr2 community has already figured out a solution for your setup

Sep 25, 2013 · I've heard that the 3VZ was a good choice for a less out of pocket expense. The 2GR's are about 3X more. I can get the HP I need from a turbo and still less than buying a 2GR. Your right I would have loved to get the 2GR but for the money I went the 3VZ, bought a 92 Lexus ES300 5 speed for $800 and runs great. Thanks for your input.

Dec 24, 2020 · Later Gen-2 (2011-2013) used the 2GR-FE with the U660 E/F 6 speed (and I believe electric PS) Earlier Gen-3 (2014-2016) also used the 2GR-FE with the U660 E/F 6 speed (and I believe electric PS) Not sure if this helps anyone with picking an engine, but it does help explain the LKQ charts a bit.

Jun 13, 2019 · The 2GR-FE is only a larger displacement of the same design found on a current high output motorcycles. I do find it impossible however, that consumer actions could have resulted in failure of a head gasket.

Apr 22, 2019 · Yup, idle maps should be in there. Those are just maps though, patches aren't needed. idle up might be a thing by modifying maps and using the existing load inputs (ELS1,ELS2,ELS3) but usuing currently unmapped I/O is unlikely to happen any time soon. none of the chips have documentation on the peripherals inside them. so changing logic is way easier than changing pin assignments.

Mar 10, 2012 · This thread is intended for those with the 2012 Camry V6. I have read that the RX350 and the Camry V6 utilizes the same engine, the 2GR-FE. The Camry is rated at 268 horsepower on regular gas and the Lexus is rated at 272 on Premium fuel. You can run either grade gasoline...

Nov 12, 2015 · And the car runs A-1; the ONLY little imperfection is the dreaded 2GR-FE start up rattle with the VVT-i system. I've read almost every Toyota and Lexus forum that has written about this issue and from what I understand, it is just a start-up clatter due to metal-metal contact after the engine sitting for a while since the oil settles to the ...

Apr 5, 2018 · If you wanted to stroke the 2GR on a budget i'd start with a 1GR-FE crankshaft. it has a 95mm stroke to begin with so it will displace 4.0L. of course it isn't that easy though. the conrod journal diameter on the 1gr is the same 56mm as the 2gr and you don't have to grind it down but that's where the nice stuff ends. the 1GR has much larger ...