UPDATE: A limited supply of the original best-selling Lextreme 1UZFE EGR Delete Kit remains. If you own a 1UZ from 1990-1997, you really need to get this kit! Email me at [email protected] for help with ordering or questions. This will probably be the last kits I have made.

All other parts are SOLD OUT and won't return, including the LS400 and SC400 turbo kit, rebuild kits, supercharger and performace torque converter. We're not an auto parts supplier and I can't respond to inquries for random Lexus and Toyota auto parts.

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Toyota Previa Van 2TZFZE Pistons & Rods

Recently I opened up a 2TZFZE engine.  That is the supercharged Previa or Tarago or Estima in Japan.  I disassamble the extra motor and took a set of piston and rod to my engine builder and let his expertise tell me what they are made of.

Needless to say, the rod and the piston are forged.  There were some speculation that they were not but they were verified and confirmed.  So you guys with Supercharged Previa would appreciate this news.  The rod from the 2TZFZE is very beefy and can handle 600 hp stock.

I compare the Previa rod to the Lexus GS400 and the earlier model SC400.  The Previa is more beefier then the above mentioned.  With forged internal in mind, now we can really boost the engine.  Personally, I would change the stock head gasket to MLS and head bolts to ARP studs.

Here are some pictures.  Note:  The picture of the piston you see is from a 170,000 mile Previa.

                                                 2TZFZE Rod                                                                                   2TZFZE and 1UZFE (Pre 98) Rod

                                                 2TZFZE Rod                                                                                   2TZFZE and 1UZFE (Post 98) Rod

My engine builder was impressed with forged internal for stock motor.  Since the 2TZ rods are shorter, it would be stronger too.  The 1UZFE had proven to handle 500 rwhp in stock form.  The 2TZ would handle little more then the 1uzfe.

I hope this article is informative and perhaps you can start modding your mom’s ride.  LOL

Do you have any questions? If so, please head over to the forums to get a quick answer or share your experience!

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