it pumps out 823 hp at the rear wheels with a completely stock short-block. The 183ci Toyota 2JZ-GTE straight-six--originally installed in Mark IV Supras--is legendary for its tremendous power potential and reliability with relatively simple modifications. Although it put out a meager 320 hp from the factory, more than tripling that figure is all too common with simple valvetrain and turbo tweaks. "All you need are some aftermarket valvesprings, titanium retainers, more aggressive camshafts, and a bigger turbo to make 1,000 hp with these motors," explains car owner Ted Nguyen. "A setup like mine doesn't make full boost until 4,000 rpm, but the valvetrain upgrades allow it to rev to 9,000 rpm and make up for it on the top end. I had a 950hp Supra that I used as a daily driver for three years, and all I had to do was change the oil. There are guys putting 1,500 hp through stock blocks without any problems." Let's take a moment to reiterate:--we're talking about a 183ci six-banger here.
now THATS hot -rodding
