2GR-FKS

pretty good article about this new motor

http://kaizen-factor.com/from-fse-to-fks-the-evolution-of-toyotas-2gr-3-5-liter-v6/

 

Good article, I like

 

Wow, Jeff Lange is famous now

 

^^ LOL

 

I think it would be very interesting to see comparative dyno plots (from the same dyno unit) of the 1GR-FE single VVT-i, 1GR-FE dual VVT-i, 2GR-FKS (Tacoma), 2GR-FKS (GS-350), and GM/Chevy LFX.

Also the ~"easy to turbocharge" note is interesting.

 

Also would like to see the 2GR-FKS on 93 octane Run the dyno

 

I still think that a Turbocharged version of this engine will end up in the next generation Tundra.

 

to the boost Gods and one for the next gen XRunner if they ever decided to made another

 

But there was

 

Speaking of gas, this new V6 uses regular, right? Not that it really matters, but I'm just curious as any money saved on gas here in CA is a plus! haha

 

I guess so. As advanced as the valve train is on this engine, it would be nice if it did advance the timing to get you a few more Ponys

 

The Tacoma 2GR-FKS V6 uses regular 87 octane. The Lexus GS350 2GR-FKS V6 uses premium 91 octane.

 

From the manual floating around "87 (Research octane number 91) or higher"

In Colorado our octane numbers get 85/87/89 to adjust for altitude as opposed to the rest of the country which I think gets 87/89/91 (and at Sunoco 93?). In my vehicles I have always run 85 with no issues and usually get better MPG with it. Most modern engine run a lower compression that doesn't need the higher octanes anyhow.

 

Wow, good article. A little too much alphabet soup-ish, but a lot of info.
Thanks for posting link OP.