Most reliable engine made?

sardi55 · 02-12-2008, 05:08 PM

first off this excludes diesels, so don't even try but what i am looking for is everyones opinion on what is or was the most day in day out reliable engine ever made? I would like to start by throwing out two that i can't decide which is more reliable First the 1UZFE-4.0 V8 found in the Lexus LS-400 models, Second would have to be the famous 22re 4cyl. I would tend to lean more towards the 1UZFE just because i have seen these engines personally with upwards of 500,000 miles with no major rebuilds on a consistent basis. Now it's your turn tell me what you think is the most reliable Engine ever made.

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rowdy235 · 02-12-2008, 05:11 PM

22r(e) for the win

Elton · 02-12-2008, 05:14 PM

i would say the 22r and 22re too

olharleyman · 02-12-2008, 05:19 PM

Air Cooled Vw 4 Cylinder 1300 Cc By Far The Best Most Reliable Engine Ever Built.

sardi55 · 02-12-2008, 05:22 PM

Wow VW i really wasn't exspecting that but that would have to have some rank up there for sure.

olharleyman · 02-12-2008, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sardi55

Wow VW i really wasn't exspecting that but that would have to have some rank up there for sure.

The best selling car ever the bug and from 1935 till today they are still rolling down the road with little more then adjusting the valves and oil changes most certianily not the most powerful (25 hp)or fastest but reliable as hell.

CJM · 02-12-2008, 05:51 PM

I have seen 3.4's go 500k, but the 22re is ultra reliable.

However the single most reliable engine I have ever witnessed was a chevy 350 that was in 1985 4x4 truck. That truck was beat to hell but had regular maintenance and the original engine had a whopping 600k on it.. I dunno if its still being driven since this was a year ago but damn it worked good.

22R-to-5VZFE · 02-12-2008, 05:52 PM

Na...the b18 in integras...check this out...

http://www.team-integra.net/forum/di...TopicID=230805

...and there is a ton of them other out there with 350k+...can't find the one with almost a million miles with no rebuild...hold on maybe I can google it or somthin...

This is on a Acura dealership's floor...new paint, original motor.

nix4x4 · 02-12-2008, 05:55 PM

I'd say 22R, Chevy 350, 4.3 Chevy V6, or 4.9 Ford I6.
I've seen all of those motors go 300k+

element · 02-12-2008, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 22R-to-5VZFE

Na...the b18 in integras...check this out...

http://www.team-integra.net/forum/di...TopicID=230805

Another TI member.

you beat me to the 608k

GM 2.8 and 3.8 V6's

...And hopefully the 3.4 thats in my driveway!

***Edit***
I looked through the Integra post again (it had been a while). Don't forget the Honda D16. 939899! 8 timing belts and 3 clutches.

Jay351 · 02-12-2008, 08:29 PM

I wonder if that civic has rolled over yet?

tc · 02-12-2008, 09:05 PM

22R(E) has headgasket problems, I would go 1UZ.

linuxrunner · 02-12-2008, 10:26 PM

how about which is more reliable...

20r, 22r or 22re.

stormin94 · 02-12-2008, 10:33 PM

4.0 Jeep, The VW motor from most of the Bugs(old), the Chevy 350, The Chevy 4.3 v6, the Buick 3.8, the ford 4.9 I6, the 22-R(E) , the 3VZE. There are a few more that I will add later that I can't think of right now.

BTW, those are not in any particular order.

shiftMX · 02-12-2008, 11:24 PM

After alot of searching, I find the 3.4L is expected to make 300K+. I hope that is the case for mine. So I am biased

nv4runner · 02-12-2008, 11:36 PM

The Subaru EJ22 with and without a turbo is just about bullet proof. Otherwise I'd say the 3.4 from what I've read.

jct61765 · 02-13-2008, 12:52 AM

22re for sure.

sardi55 · 02-13-2008, 03:06 PM

there has been a few responses out there that i would not have expected, the chevy 350 i can see for sure, my father in law has one with 235k on his, the reason i picked the 1uzfe lexus V8 wass because of two cars in particular when i was working at lexus one had 678k with no rebuilds just routine maitenance and the other had a crazy 735k with no rebuilds just routine maitenance maybe i am biased because i own one. As for the 22re i had a 91 short bed that had 324k when i sold it all i ever did in 200k was timing chain, and valve adjusts.

hanksyota · 02-13-2008, 03:21 PM

22re.

ismoyota · 02-13-2008, 03:23 PM

22re...........no doubt------------------but we still tryin this 4.5l cruiser engine

b.miller123 · 02-13-2008, 03:27 PM

3VZ-E

(Trying to get some good karma with my own truck)

pdyebrasil · 02-13-2008, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by element

GM 2.8 and 3.8 V6's

I drove an '86 Cherokee w/ the 2.8 V6 and it had about 250,000 on it but I had to work on it quite a bit.

yota man · 02-13-2008, 04:31 PM

i have an 85 4runner with the 22RE. I got 2weeks ago and on the way home the motor starts knocking real bad so i pull over and the manifold was cherry red so i get home and drop the oil pan and my piston is in piece... j/w if anyone mit know what could be wrong with it thank for your time.

Whitey13 · 02-13-2008, 04:55 PM

All things Honda.

bigarms23 · 02-13-2008, 05:10 PM

the chevy 350 its been around for a long time

02-12-2008, 05:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
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02-12-2008, 05:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Siletz,Oregon Posts: 10,464	i would say the 22r and 22re too __________________ My Truck 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker Mods Mom 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 auto sister 92 pickup SR5 X-cab 3.0L 5spd 4x4 Papa 89 Pickup SR5 X-cab 4x4 3.0L 5spd/98 4runner SR5 4x4 auto 3.4L R.I.P 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 My Wreck

02-12-2008, 05:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
olharleyman Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: maryland Posts: 3,215	Air Cooled Vw 4 Cylinder 1300 Cc By Far The Best Most Reliable Engine Ever Built. __________________ 1990 4 runner 5 Speed Pro Comp Stage II 4" Lift 6" coils rear Aussie Locker front 5.29's Front And Rear 35 x 12.5 x 15 MT's Micky Thompson Classic II Wheels Super Charged 3.4 on the way 1993 SAS 4runner 22re 5 speed 4" front 5"rear 5.29's 35 x 12.5 BFG KM'S Dick cepek DC 1's 88 stock 4runner 3.0 auto for now 1955 Harley Davidson Springer Stock 1955 Hardtail Frame 4 Speed Kick Start Only 1998 Harley Custom Dresser 107 rwhp 139 ft.lbs.trq.

02-12-2008, 05:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
sardi55 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Littleton Colorado Posts: 46	Wow VW i really wasn't exspecting that but that would have to have some rank up there for sure. __________________ 2007 tacoma dbl cab trd 6spd sb stock for now 1999 lexus ls-400 most reliable car ever 1987 4runner 22re a240f auto 2001 tacoma 4cyl reg cab 4x4... sold

02-12-2008, 05:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
CJM Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Central NJ Posts: 4,561	I have seen 3.4's go 500k, but the 22re is ultra reliable. However the single most reliable engine I have ever witnessed was a chevy 350 that was in 1985 4x4 truck. That truck was beat to hell but had regular maintenance and the original engine had a whopping 600k on it.. I dunno if its still being driven since this was a year ago but damn it worked good. __________________ 96' T100 SR5 4x4, ISR mod, Custom ABS snorkel, KC 57's Hella optilux el cheapo backup lights. Cobra 19III CB, Firestick 4ft antenna, Bilstein shocks. Be polite. Be professional. But, have a plan to kill everyone you meet.

02-12-2008, 05:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
22R-to-5VZFE Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Fort Collins, Co Posts: 97	Na...the b18 in integras...check this out... http://www.team-integra.net/forum/di...TopicID=230805 ...and there is a ton of them other out there with 350k+...can't find the one with almost a million miles with no rebuild...hold on maybe I can google it or somthin... This is on a Acura dealership's floor...new paint, original motor. Last edited by 22R-to-5VZFE; 02-12-2008 at 05:53 PM.

02-12-2008, 05:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
nix4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: I'm an Ohio boy! Posts: 1,212	I'd say 22R, Chevy 350, 4.3 Chevy V6, or 4.9 Ford I6. I've seen all of those motors go 300k+ __________________ 1992 Xtra Cab 3.0/5-speed Work in progress..

02-12-2008, 08:29 PM	#11 (permalink)
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02-12-2008, 09:05 PM	#12 (permalink)
tc Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Longmont, CO Posts: 8,327	22R(E) has headgasket problems, I would go 1UZ. __________________ Check out www.coTTORA.org to hook up with great Toyota 'wheelin' folks! Current - 93 4Runner: 3VZ 33"x10.50" no lift ARB F/R 96 Impala SS: My own personal cop car Previous - 89 2WD Pickup 22R, Fabtech "Ivan Dan" lift, 31x10.50, IASCA World Finals 4th Place Stop with the mods and get on the trail! Pix at www.4wheelingoh.shutterfly.com/action

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stormin94 Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lake County, CA/Sacramento Posts: 3,504	4.0 Jeep, The VW motor from most of the Bugs(old), the Chevy 350, The Chevy 4.3 v6, the Buick 3.8, the ford 4.9 I6, the 22-R(E) , the 3VZE. There are a few more that I will add later that I can't think of right now. BTW, those are not in any particular order. __________________ 1994 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4X4 213,000 miles and counting 3.0 V6, 5 speed 10/15 MPG city/hwy(with 33's) Current Mods Headers, 2.5" Flowmaster custom exhaust, K&N FIPK KC Daylighter 100 Watt lights Ranchos x4, 2" Lift Downey coils 33-12.50 M/T's, 1" t-bar lift, 1" body lift Tow pkg w/ lighthookups Silverstar Headlights, Pioneer Deck w/XM Brushguard 250Watt JLAudio 8" W3 Sub Future Mods 12V Aux outlet-400/800peak inverter roof basket/lights Air locker 4.88 gears H.O. Alternator

02-12-2008, 11:24 PM	#15 (permalink)
shiftMX Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 189	After alot of searching, I find the 3.4L is expected to make 300K+. I hope that is the case for mine. So I am biased __________________ '01 4Runner SR5 4x4

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nv4runner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 197	The Subaru EJ22 with and without a turbo is just about bullet proof. Otherwise I'd say the 3.4 from what I've read. __________________ 92 4Runner 5 spd V6 31X10.5X15LT, Aisin Manual Locking Hubs, K&N FIPK, Converted HID Driving Lights, Fog Lights, Rear in Bumper Mini Flood Lights

02-13-2008, 12:52 AM	#17 (permalink)
jct61765 Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Peterborough, New Hampshire Posts: 431	22re for sure. __________________ 2002 4runner sport 4X4 87,000 and counting 2007 Camry LE "I'm bitterly clinging to Guns and Religion" (and I'll keep the rest of the constitution too)

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sardi55 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Littleton Colorado Posts: 46	there has been a few responses out there that i would not have expected, the chevy 350 i can see for sure, my father in law has one with 235k on his, the reason i picked the 1uzfe lexus V8 wass because of two cars in particular when i was working at lexus one had 678k with no rebuilds just routine maitenance and the other had a crazy 735k with no rebuilds just routine maitenance maybe i am biased because i own one. As for the 22re i had a 91 short bed that had 324k when i sold it all i ever did in 200k was timing chain, and valve adjusts. __________________ 2007 tacoma dbl cab trd 6spd sb stock for now 1999 lexus ls-400 most reliable car ever 1987 4runner 22re a240f auto 2001 tacoma 4cyl reg cab 4x4... sold Last edited by sardi55; 02-13-2008 at 03:08 PM.

02-13-2008, 03:21 PM	#19 (permalink)
hanksyota Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: denver, co Posts: 421	22re. __________________ i support ric being banned.

02-13-2008, 03:27 PM	#21 (permalink)
b.miller123 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: DFW Posts: 543	3VZ-E (Trying to get some good karma with my own truck) __________________ . . As well as fear, Chuck Norris can also detect hope. For example: "I hope I don't get a roundhouse kick to the face from Chuck Norris." . . 1993 Ex-cab 4x4 3.0 5spd, 155xxx mi. and counting, AND YES, IT DOES HAVE A TAPE PLAYER

02-13-2008, 03:23 PM	#20 (permalink)
ismoyota Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: mountains of south carolina Posts: 88	22re...........no doubt------------------but we still tryin this 4.5l cruiser engine __________________ i can drive my toyota further than you can ship a chevy,dodge or a ford.

02-13-2008, 04:31 PM	#23 (permalink)
yota man Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1	i have an 85 4runner with the 22RE. I got 2weeks ago and on the way home the motor starts knocking real bad so i pull over and the manifold was cherry red so i get home and drop the oil pan and my piston is in piece... j/w if anyone mit know what could be wrong with it thank for your time.

02-13-2008, 04:55 PM	#24 (permalink)
Whitey13 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: MA Posts: 1,115	All things Honda.

02-13-2008, 05:10 PM	#25 (permalink)
bigarms23 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: mountains of truckee ca Posts: 1,006	the chevy 350 its been around for a long time __________________ 1988sr5 4.3v6 4runner with chevy axles 513 gears dual cases overall 300to1 ratio 36mtzs 5inch lift detroits 1972 stepside jimmy d44/d70 425hp 1995 green range rover

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