3.

Technical Description
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ENGINE

2RZ–FE AND 3RZ–FE ENGINE

 DESCRIPTION
The 3RZ–FE engine that is newly adopted in the Toyota Tacoma 4WD model is an in–line, 4–cylinder, 2.7–liter,
16–valve DOHC engine used in the Toyota T100. As the successor to the 22R–E engine in the ’95 Truck application,
the 3RZ–FE is an ideal gasoline engine that offers outstanding features for commercial vehicles. The 2RZ–FE engine
that has been adopted in the 2WD model is a new engine that is based on the 3RZ–FE, and has its piston stroke
shortened to provide a total cylinder displacement of 2.4 liters.
2RZ–FE Engine
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 ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS AND PERFORMANCE CURVE

Engine 22R–E
22R E
2RZ FE
2RZ–FE 3RZ FE
3RZ–FE
Item (’95 Truck)
No. of Cyls. & Arrangement 4–Cylinder, In–line ←
8–Valve OHC,
Valve Mechanism 16–Valve DOHC, Chain & Gear Drive
Chain Drive
Combustion Chamber Pentroof Type Multi–Spherical Type
Manifolds Cross–Flow ←
Fuel System MFI*1 [EFI] ←
Displacement cm3 (cu. in.) 2438 (148.8) 2694 (164.4) 2367 (144.4)
95.0 x 86.0 95.0 x 95.0 92.0 x 89.0
Bore x Stroke mm (in.)
(3.74 x 3.39) (3.74 x 3.74) (3.62 x 3.50)
Compression Ratio 9.5 9.3
106 kW @ 5000 rpm 112 kW @ 4800 rpm 87 kW @ 4800 rpm
Max. Output [SAE–NET]
(142 HP @ 5000 rpm) (150 HP @ 4800 rpm) (116 HP @ 4800 rpm)
217 N.m @ 4000 rpm 240 N.m @ 4000 rpm 190 N.m @ 2800 rpm
Max. Torque [SAE–NET]
(160 ft.lbf @ 4000 rpm) (177 ft.lbf @ 4000 rpm) (140 ft.lbf @ 2800 rpm)
Open 5° BTDC 14° BTDC
Intake
Close 45° ABDC 54° ABDC
Valve Timing
Open 42° BBDC 58° BBDC
Exhaust
Close 2° ATDC 18° ATDC
Fuel Octane Number (RON) 91 ←
Oil Grade API SH, EC–II, ILSAC*2 or Better ←
*1: MFI (Multiport Fuel Injection)
*2: ILSAC (International Lubricant Standardization and Approval Committee)
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 FEATURES OF 2RZ–FE AND 3RZ–FE ENGINE

The features of the 2RZ–FE and 3RZ–FE engines and comparison between the 2RZ–FE and 3RZ–FE engines in the
Toyota Tacoma and 3RZ–FE engine in the ’95 Toyota T100 are listed below.

’95
Toyota Tacoma Toyota
Item Details T100
2RZ–FE 3RZ–FE 3RZ–FE
 A pentroof type combustion chamber plus high
compression ratio.
  
 A highly rigid full balance crankshaft assembly and
Engine Proper
cylinder block.
2 balance shafts built into the cylinder block to reduce
—  
vibration and noise.
 Direct–drive DOHC with a 4–valve cross–flow layout
for high intake/exhaust efficiency.
Valve
Mechanism
 A single timing chain with superb wear resistance.   
 A scissors gear mechanism for the camshaft reduces the
size of the cylinder head.
An aluminum radiator core is used for weight reduction.   *1
Cooling System A linear control type temperature–controlled fluid
  —
coupling is used.
 MFI*2 [EFI] system with a hot–wire type mass air flow
meter.
Engine  IAC*3 [ISC] system and ESA
Rotary solenoid type IAC ESA*4   
Control System system for precision in accordance with engine
operating conditions.
 A diagnosis system conforming to OBD–II.
The charcoal canister has been enlarged to increase the
absorption rate of the evaporative HC and to improve the — *5 —
efficiency of the system.
Emission
E i i 2 monolithic type three–way catalytic converters are
Control System —  
used.
A large monolithic type three–way catalytic converter is
 — —
used.

*1 : Automatic Transmission Model Only

*2 : MFI (Multiport Fuel Injection)
*3 : IAC (Idle Air Control)
*4 : ESA (Electronic Spark Advance)
*5 : California specification models only.
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 COOLING SYSTEM
1. Coupling Fan
A linear control type temperature–controlled fluid coupling has been adopted.
This fan coupling linearly controls the fan speed in accordance with the temperature of air passing through the
radiator. As a result, cooling performance is improved and fan noise reduced.

Fan Coupling Characteristics

 EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM

1. Evaporative Emission Control System
Charcoal Canister
On the 3RZ–FE engine model, the construction of the charcoal canister for the California specification models is
changed and its capacity is increased (847 cc → 2000 cc) to improve the canister’s HC absorption performance and
efficiency. The construction of the charcoal canister is basically the same as the ’95 Avalon. For details, see the ’95
Avalon New Car Features (Pub. No. NCF113U), page 34.
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5VZ–FE ENGINE
 DESCRIPTION
The 5VZ–FE engine is a newly adopted V6, 3.4–liter, 24–valve DOHC engine used in the Toyota T100.
Based on the 3VZ–E engine used in the ’95 Truck, this engine has realized both high performance and fuel economy
through an increased total cylinder displacement and the adoption of the 4–valve mechanism.

 ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS AND PERFORMANCE CURVE

Engine 5VZ–FE
5VZ FE 3VZ–E
3VZ E
Item (Toyota Tacoma) (’95 Truck)
No. of Cyls. & Arrangement 6–Cylinder, V Type ←
24–Valve DOHC 12–Valve OHC
Valve Mechanism
Belt & Gear Drive Belt Drive
Combustion Chamber Pentroof Type Semi–Heron Type
Manifolds Cross–Flow ←
Fuel System SFI*1 [EFI] MFI*2 [EFI]
Displacement cm3 (cu. in.) 3378 (206.1) 2959 (180.5)
Bore x Stroke mm (in.) 93.5 x 82.0 (3.68 x 3.23) 87.5 x 82.0 (3.44 x 3.23)
Compression Ratio 9.6 : 1 9.0 : 1
142 kW @ 4800 rpm 112 kW @ 4800 rpm
Max. Output [SAE–NET]
(190 HP @ 4800 rpm) (150 HP @ 4800 rpm)
298 N.m @ 3600 rpm 244 N.m @ 3400 rpm
Max. Torque [SAE–NET]
(220 ft.lbf @ 3600 rpm) (180 ft.lbf @ 3400 rpm)
Open 4° BTDC 11° BTDC
Intake
Close 42° ABDC 51° ABDC
Valve Timing
Open 46° BBDC 53° BBDC
Exhaust
Close 4° ATDC 9° ATDC
Fuel Octane Number (RON) 91 ←
API SH, EC–II
Oil Grade ←
ILSAC*3 or Better

*1: SFI (Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection)

*2: MFI (Multiport Fuel Injection)
*3: ILSAC (International Lubricant Standardization and Approval Committee)
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 MAJOR DIFFERENCES
Major differences between the 5VZ–FE engine of the Toyota Tacoma and the Toyota T100 are listed below.

Item Features
A dual mode type resonator and a side branch type resonator are equipped with
an air connector hose to reduce the intake air noise.
Intake and A non–linear throttle has been adopted in the throttle body of the 4WD model
Exhaust System with a manual transmission. This throttle body smoothes out the engine’s output
characteristics when the accelerator pedal is depressed. As a result, the vehicle’s
drivability and off–road performance have been enhanced.
The charcoal canister, which is a component of the evaporative emission control
system of the 4WD model for the California specification model, has been
Emission Control enlarged to increase the absorption rate of the evaporative HC and to improve
System the efficiency of the system. The construction of the charcoal canister is
basically the same as the ’95 Avalon. For details, see the ’95 Avalon New Car
Features (Pub. No. NCF113U), page 34.
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 INTAKE AND EXHAUST SYSTEM

1. Air Cleaner and Intake Air Connector
 A large capacity air cleaner is used to increase
the intake air efficiency and an element cap is
attached to the air cleaner case to increase ease
of servicing.

 The dual mode type resonator and the side

branch type resonator are equipped with an air
connector hose to reduce the intake air noise.

2. Throttle Body
A non–linear throttle has been adopted in the throttle body of the 4WD model with a manual transmission. This
throttle valve opens slowly when the accelerator pedal is initially depressed and later increases its opening according
to the amount of pedal effort applied to the accelerator pedal. In addition to improving the vehicle’s control
performance during low–speed driving, this feature enhances the engine’s response performance during medium to
high–load conditions. As a result, the vehicle’s drivability and off–road performance have been enhanced.