{"id":5104,"date":"2014-12-11T14:00:43","date_gmt":"2014-12-11T18:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=5104"},"modified":"2020-10-16T17:28:36","modified_gmt":"2020-10-16T22:28:36","slug":"v12-from-two-supra-engines-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=5104","title":{"rendered":"V12 From Two Toyota I6 Engines Update"},"content":{"rendered":"

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It has been a while since we last wrote about the V12 engine build using two Toyota inline-six engines<\/a>. Recently a relative of the builder posted new pictures and information. To start the V12 is being built from two 1JZ engines. The engine uses a custom crank from Scat Crankshafts<\/a> with SBC main bearings, Honda rod bearings, Honda H-beam rods. The heads have been reversed so the exhaust ports are facing inward. The oil pan has been custom made from aluminum and setup for a dry sump system. The goal will be 800 horsepower which this engine should be able to do in its sleep.<\/p>\n

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Since the last article I have been researching the history of V12 builds using two inline-six engines and found this is more common than I thought. Several engine builders and companies have built V12 engines using two inline-six engines. Toyota’s 1GZ-FE V12 shares similarities with 1JZ engines<\/a>. Below is a quote from Lextreme article on the 1GZ-FE.<\/p>\n

The 1GZ-FE in many ways is two inline six cylinder engines sharing a common crank. This is evidenced by there being dedicated left and right cylinder bank inlet manifolds, throttle bodies and EFI systems \u2013 to the extent that there are separate ECUs for each bank, with the engine capable of running as a six cylinder engine (with a 6 cylinder air compressor along for the ride) should one bank suffer a significant failure.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Source: Reddit<\/a> via CarThrottle<\/a><\/p>\n

Project Articles<\/strong>
\nFor more details and photos please view the articles below.
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Article Link<\/th>Publish Date<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Update 12<\/a> - engine on dyno<\/td>October 16, 2020<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Update 11<\/a> - engine running<\/td>June 25, 2018<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Update 10<\/a> - first engine startup<\/td>December 29, 2017<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Update 9<\/a><\/td>October 25, 2017<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Update 8<\/a><\/td>August 11, 2017<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Update 7<\/a><\/td>January 17, 2017<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Update 6<\/a><\/td>July 8, 2016<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Update 5<\/a><\/td>February 15, 2016<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Update 4<\/a><\/td>September 27, 2015 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Update 3<\/a><\/td>April 3, 2015<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Update 2<\/a><\/td>January 23, 2015<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Update 1<\/a><\/td>December 11, 2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Original Article<\/a><\/td>February 19, 2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

It has been a while since we last wrote about the V12 engine build using two Toyota inline-six engines. Recently a relative of the builder posted new pictures and information. To start the V12 is being built from two 1JZ engines. 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