Toyota 4.7L V8 (2UZ-FE)

Toyota 4.7L V8 (2UZ-FE) — every model and year that used this engine (4 models, 1997–2009), based on NHTSA VIN build data, with links to prices and reliability.

Tundra, Sequoia, Land Cruiser, 4Runner iron-block V8.

4.7L · 8 cylinders · seen in 4 models, 1997–2009

By the numbers

Output range 227–276 hp (median 271 hp). Gasoline: 100%. Based on 201 decoded NHTSA VIN build sheets.

About this engine family

The Toyota UZ engine family is a gasoline fueled 32-valve quad-camshaft V8 piston engine series used in Toyota's luxury offerings and sport utility vehicles. Three variants have been produced: the 1UZ-FE, 2UZ-FE, and 3UZ-FE. Production spanned 24 years, from 1989 to mid 2013, ending with the final production of the 3UZ-FE-powered Toyota Crown Majesta I-FOUR. Toyota's UZ engine family was replaced by the UR engine family.

In detail

The all-alloy 1UZ-FE debuted in 1989 in the first generation Lexus LS 400/Toyota Celsior and the engine was progressively released across a number of other models in the Toyota/Lexus range. The engine is oversquare by design, with a bore and stroke size of . It has proven to be a strong, reliable and smooth powerplant with features such as 6-bolt main bearings and belt-driven quad-camshafts. The water pump is also driven by the timing/cam belt.

The connecting rods and crankshaft are constructed of steel. The pistons are hypereutectic. The FV2400-2TC derivative is one of the few road-going engines that is FAA approved for use in an airplane. Its resemblance to a race engine platform (6 bolt cross mains and oversquare configuration) was confirmed in 2007 by David Currier (in an interview with v-eight.com), vice president of TRD USA, stating that the 1UZ platform was based on CART/IRL engine design.

It was planned to be used on GT500 vehicles; its subsequent use in the Daytona Prototype had not been planned. In its original, Japanese domestic market trim with 10.0:1 compression, power output is , torque of . The European-market version produces a claimed . The engine was slightly revised in 1995 with lighter connecting rods and pistons and an increased compression ratio to 10.4:1, resulting in peak power of at 5,400  rpm and torque of at 4,400 rpm.

In 1997, Toyota's VVT-i variable valve timing technology was introduced along with a further compression ratio increase to 10.5:1, bumping power and torque to at 5,900 rpm and at 4,100  rpm. For the GS 400, output was rated at at 6,000 rpm and at 4,000 rpm. The 1UZ-FE was voted to the Ward's 10 Best Engines list for 1998 through 2000. Applications (calendar years): * Lexus LS 400/Toyota Celsior (1989–2000) * Toyota Crown/Toyota Crown Majesta (1989–2002) * Toyota HiAce HiMedic Ambulance (1989–2004) (Japan only) * Lexus SC 400/Toyota Soarer (1991–2000) * Toyota Aristo (1992–1997) * Lexus GS 400 (1997–2000) * SARD MC8/MC8-R (1995–1997) * Mooncraft Shiden MC/RT-16 (2006–2012) (non-production) The 2UZ-FE was a version built in Tahara, Aichi, Japan and at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama.

Unlike its other UZ counterparts, this version uses a cast iron block to increase durability, as it was designed for low-revving, high-torque pickup and SUV applications. Its bore and stroke is . Output varies by implementation, but one VVT-i variant produces at 4800 rpm with of torque at 3400 rpm. Japanese market models produce at 4800 rpm and at 3600 rpm, Australian models produce at 4800 rpm and at 3600 rpm, and North American models produce at 4800 rpm and at 3400 rpm.

Like the 1UZ-FE, it has aluminum DOHC cylinder heads, multi-port fuel injection, 4 valves per cylinder with bucket tappets, one-piece cast camshafts, and a cast aluminum intake manifold. For 2010, it was replaced by the 1UR-FE or 3UR-FE, depending on the country. Applications (calendar years): * Lexus GX 470 (2002–2004) * Lexus LX 470 (1998–2005) * Toyota Land Cruiser (1998–2005) * Toyota 4Runner (2002–2004) * Toyota Tundra (1999–2004) * Toyota Sequoia (2000–2004) Toyota Racing Development offered a bolt-on supercharger kit for the 2000–2003 Tundra/Sequoia and the 1998–2003 LX 470.

Another 2UZ-FE variation adds VVT-i, electronic throttle control, and a plastic intake manifold. Applications (calendar years): * Lexus GX 470 (2004–2009) * Lexus LX 470 (2005–2007) * Toyota 4Runner (2005–2009) * Toyota Land Cruiser (2005–2011) * Toyota Tundra (2005–2009) * Toyota Sequoia (2004–2009) * Lexus LX 470 (2007–2012) (Hong Kong only) The 3UZ-FE is a version built in Japan. Bore and stroke is . Output is at 5600 rpm with of torque at 3400 rpm.

The engine block and heads are aluminum. It has a DOHC valvetrain with 4 valves per cylinder and VVT-i. It uses SEFI fuel injection.

Source: Wikipedia — Toyota UZ engine, CC BY-SA.

Models that used this engine

Model Years with this engine Fuel VIN builds seen
TUNDRA 2000–2009 Gasoline 107
SEQUOIA 2001–2009 Gasoline 54
4RUNNER 2003–2009 Gasoline 30

Engine usage derived from NHTSA VIN build data (displacement + cylinder configuration). Model links lead to prices, generations and reliability.

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