B bcjammerx New Member Jul 2, 2018 #1 read an article recently that said the 3uz has forged rods and crank but cast pistons. can’t find anymore info on this, anyone know?
read an article recently that said the 3uz has forged rods and crank but cast pistons. can’t find anymore info on this, anyone know?
B bcjammerx New Member Jul 2, 2018 #2 http://www.lexusv8engines.co.za/3uz-fe-vvt-i-4-3l-v8/ here’s the article
B bcjammerx New Member Jul 2, 2018 #3 correction, says forged rods but says nothing about forged vs cast pistons always thought only the crank was forged
correction, says forged rods but says nothing about forged vs cast pistons always thought only the crank was forged
cribbj "Supra" Moderator Staff member Jul 2, 2018 #4 I think that article is incorrect, but will verify later. Toyota/Lexus have always used powder forged rods in their engines, and the pistons are the hypereutectic variety.
I think that article is incorrect, but will verify later. Toyota/Lexus have always used powder forged rods in their engines, and the pistons are the hypereutectic variety.
