The 2JZ engine is built on a heavily reinforced, cast iron block that’s one of the most durable ever produced; this is why so many examples of the 2JZ engine have lasted until today, despite having been treated less than gently by drifters and drag racers alike. But it’s not just the engine block that’s virtually bulletproof; the internals are also known for standing up to all sorts of abuse. A forged crankshaft and highly durable pistons make the 2JZ incredibly resilient; the connecting rods are also forged, although, in the naturally aspirated version of the 2JZ, they are a little weaker. Sequential electronic fuel injection completed the package, with the exception of the rarer FSE version, which used direct injection (more on that later).
The 2JZ-GTE version is the beefed-up member of the 2JZ lineup with a sequential twin-turbo setup delivering smooth and linear power thanks to the presence of identically sized sequential twin turbos rather than a smaller one and a larger one.
The youngest member of the 2JZ family, first introduced in 2000, is the less common FSE variant with direct injection, aimed at reducing environmental impact from emissions and improving fuel economy without affecting performance.
