{"id":30352,"date":"2018-12-04T15:00:26","date_gmt":"2018-12-04T21:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=30352"},"modified":"2018-12-04T15:00:26","modified_gmt":"2018-12-04T21:00:26","slug":"2jz-block-vs-rb30-block","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=30352","title":{"rendered":"2JZ Block vs RB30 Block"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Toyota-2JZ-Block-vs-Nissan-RB30-Block-01.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"30354\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=30354\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Toyota-2JZ-Block-vs-Nissan-RB30-Block-01.jpg?fit=1280%2C720&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Toyota 2JZ Block vs Nissan RB30 Block 01\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Toyota 2JZ Block vs Nissan RB30 Block&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Toyota-2JZ-Block-vs-Nissan-RB30-Block-01.jpg?fit=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Toyota-2JZ-Block-vs-Nissan-RB30-Block-01.jpg?resize=600%2C338&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Toyota 2JZ Block vs Nissan RB30 Block\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-30354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Toyota-2JZ-Block-vs-Nissan-RB30-Block-01.jpg?resize=600%2C338&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Toyota-2JZ-Block-vs-Nissan-RB30-Block-01.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Toyota-2JZ-Block-vs-Nissan-RB30-Block-01.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Toyota-2JZ-Block-vs-Nissan-RB30-Block-01.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Andrew Hawkins from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MotiveDVD\/\">Motive DVD<\/a> went to Herman Urriola at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.platinumracingproducts.com\/\">Platinum Racing Products<\/a> to compare the Nissan RB30 3.0 L block to the Toyota 2JZ 3.0 L block. While there Herman examines each block measuring harnesses, thickness, and weight. Listen as they explain why the 2JZ is such a desirable engine thanks to increased block harnesses, higher deck height, more oil flow, and siamese bores. <\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/FHSvVIkxPB4\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Toyota-2JZ-Block-vs-Nissan-RB30-Block-02.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"30355\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=30355\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Toyota-2JZ-Block-vs-Nissan-RB30-Block-02.jpg?fit=1280%2C720&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Toyota 2JZ Block vs Nissan RB30 Block 02\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Toyota 2JZ Block vs Nissan RB30 Block&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Toyota-2JZ-Block-vs-Nissan-RB30-Block-02.jpg?fit=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Toyota-2JZ-Block-vs-Nissan-RB30-Block-02.jpg?resize=600%2C338&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Toyota 2JZ Block vs Nissan RB30 Block\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-30355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Toyota-2JZ-Block-vs-Nissan-RB30-Block-02.jpg?resize=600%2C338&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Toyota-2JZ-Block-vs-Nissan-RB30-Block-02.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Toyota-2JZ-Block-vs-Nissan-RB30-Block-02.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Toyota-2JZ-Block-vs-Nissan-RB30-Block-02.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCHY6Gbov0IDVrED-Y76_ksA\">MotiveDVD<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Andrew Hawkins from Motive DVD went to Herman Urriola at Platinum Racing Products to compare the Nissan RB30 3.0 L block to the Toyota 2JZ 3.0 L block. While there Herman examines each block measuring harnesses, thickness, and weight. Listen as they explain why the 2JZ is such a desirable engine thanks to increased block&hellip;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=30352\" rel=\"bookmark\">Read More &raquo;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">2JZ Block vs RB30 Block<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":30354,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[486],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-30352","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-2jz"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Toyota-2JZ-Block-vs-Nissan-RB30-Block-01.jpg?fit=1280%2C720&ssl=1","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":142032,"url":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=142032","url_meta":{"origin":30352,"position":0},"title":"2JZ-Powered Mk5 Supra Drifting","author":"swaptastic","date":"December 10, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"Piotr Wi\u0119cek and his fifth-generation Toyota Supra compete in Drift Masters. The car is powered by a turbocharged 3.0 L 2JZ inline-six producing 1100 hp (809 kW) and 900 Nm (663 lb-ft) of torque. The motor features a Dart block, forged internals, billet main caps, and dry sump. Behind that\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Supra&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Supra","link":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?cat=140"},"img":{"alt_text":"Supra Mk5 with a turbocharged 3.0 L 2JZ inline-six","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Supra-Mk5-with-a-Turbo-2JZ-07.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Supra-Mk5-with-a-Turbo-2JZ-07.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Supra-Mk5-with-a-Turbo-2JZ-07.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Supra-Mk5-with-a-Turbo-2JZ-07.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Supra-Mk5-with-a-Turbo-2JZ-07.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":48463,"url":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=48463","url_meta":{"origin":30352,"position":1},"title":"Bullet Race Engineering&#8217;s Billet RB30 Block","author":"swaptastic","date":"November 11, 2019","format":false,"excerpt":"Andre Simon from High Performance Academy interviewed Darren Palumbo from Bullet Race Engineering (BRE) about their new RB-series block. The company made several improvements to allow for a stronger Callies Ultra Billet crankshaft. The company designed the block to use 2JZ main bearings and Honda rod bearings. They also increased\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;RB26\/30&quot;","block_context":{"text":"RB26\/30","link":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?cat=521"},"img":{"alt_text":"Bullet Race Engineering Billet RB30 Block","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Bullet-Race-Engineering-Billet-RB30-Block-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Bullet-Race-Engineering-Billet-RB30-Block-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Bullet-Race-Engineering-Billet-RB30-Block-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Bullet-Race-Engineering-Billet-RB30-Block-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Bullet-Race-Engineering-Billet-RB30-Block-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":105331,"url":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=105331","url_meta":{"origin":30352,"position":2},"title":"Lada 2015 with a 2JZ-GTE","author":"swaptastic","date":"September 25, 2023","format":false,"excerpt":"This 1988 Lada 2105 is for sale on Bring a Trailer in Sunrise, Florida. The car is powered by a turbocharged 3.0 L Toyota 2JZ-GTE inline-six installed by Rich Auto Works. The motor features a Garrett GTX3582R Gen 2 turbocharger, Tial MVS 38 mm wastegate, JR Wiring Solutions wiring harness,\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Lada&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Lada","link":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?cat=320"},"img":{"alt_text":"1988 Lada with a turbo 2JZ inline-six","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1988-Lada-with-a-turbo-2JZ-inline-six-02.jpg?fit=1200%2C1200&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1988-Lada-with-a-turbo-2JZ-inline-six-02.jpg?fit=1200%2C1200&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1988-Lada-with-a-turbo-2JZ-inline-six-02.jpg?fit=1200%2C1200&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1988-Lada-with-a-turbo-2JZ-inline-six-02.jpg?fit=1200%2C1200&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1988-Lada-with-a-turbo-2JZ-inline-six-02.jpg?fit=1200%2C1200&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":117007,"url":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=117007","url_meta":{"origin":30352,"position":3},"title":"1988 Mercedes 300CE with a 2JZ-GTE","author":"swaptastic","date":"June 17, 2024","format":false,"excerpt":"Mercedes built this 1988 300CE with a 3.0 L M103 inline-six. In 2021 the owner swapped to a turbocharged 3.0 L Toyota 2JZ-GTE inline-six. The motor features a BorgWarner S366 SX-E 66 mm turbocharger, custom intake manifold, and DeatschWerks 1200 cc injectors. It runs on an AEM Infinity ECU and\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;W124&quot;","block_context":{"text":"W124","link":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?cat=487"},"img":{"alt_text":"1988 Mercedes 300CE with a 2JZ-GTE inline-six","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1988-Mercedes-300CE-with-a-2JZ-GTE-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1988-Mercedes-300CE-with-a-2JZ-GTE-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1988-Mercedes-300CE-with-a-2JZ-GTE-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1988-Mercedes-300CE-with-a-2JZ-GTE-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1988-Mercedes-300CE-with-a-2JZ-GTE-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":110114,"url":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=110114","url_meta":{"origin":30352,"position":4},"title":"Lexus SC430 with a 2JZ-GTE","author":"swaptastic","date":"January 12, 2024","format":false,"excerpt":"DRAG International received this 2002 Lexus SC430 with a 4.3 L V8 for a powertrain change. In the engine bay they swapped a twin-turbo 3.0 L 2JZ-GTE inline-six from a JDM Toyota Aristo (JZS161). The motor runs on the factory Aristo ECU and fuel pump, Greddy intercooler, and a custom\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;SC430&quot;","block_context":{"text":"SC430","link":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?cat=1063"},"img":{"alt_text":"2002 Lexus SC430 with a 2JZ-GTE inline-six","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2002-Lexus-SC430-with-a-2JZ-GTE-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2002-Lexus-SC430-with-a-2JZ-GTE-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2002-Lexus-SC430-with-a-2JZ-GTE-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2002-Lexus-SC430-with-a-2JZ-GTE-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2002-Lexus-SC430-with-a-2JZ-GTE-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":106217,"url":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=106217","url_meta":{"origin":30352,"position":5},"title":"Toyota Soarer with a 2JZ-GTE","author":"swaptastic","date":"October 17, 2023","format":false,"excerpt":"This Toyota Soarer arrived at CBS Racing in Schijndel, Netherlands for an engine swap. The car originally came with a turbocharged 2.5 L 1JZ-GTE inline-six but the company installed a turbocharged 3.0 L 2JZ-GTE inline-six. The motor features Jspec turbochargers, SARD 800 cc injectors, custom 3-inch exhaust, and CBS Racing\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Soarer&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Soarer","link":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?cat=1064"},"img":{"alt_text":"Toyota Soarer with a 2JZ-GTE inline-six","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Toyota-Soarer-with-a-2JZ-GTE-inline-six-01.jpg?fit=1024%2C647&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Toyota-Soarer-with-a-2JZ-GTE-inline-six-01.jpg?fit=1024%2C647&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Toyota-Soarer-with-a-2JZ-GTE-inline-six-01.jpg?fit=1024%2C647&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Toyota-Soarer-with-a-2JZ-GTE-inline-six-01.jpg?fit=1024%2C647&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x"},"classes":[]}],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30352","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=30352"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30352\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":30356,"href":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30352\/revisions\/30356"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/30354"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=30352"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=30352"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=30352"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}