TOYOTA HILUX ENGINES
Perhaps the most interesting thing about the Hilux 4X4 to Americans are the available engines.   After all,
The suspension found in the Hilux can be found in at least some older American Toyota trucks.  Both the
solid front axle and the torsion bar IFS suspension.   But what can't be found are many of the available
engines.  While two diesel engines were available in the U.S. from the early to the mid 1980s, the 2L and
the 2TL turbo version, both of these engines are quite rare and go for a premium, even in poor condition.  
However, the 2nd generation Toyota diesel engines, were never were available in the U.S. and are
something to behold.  Powerful and fuel efficient, they are the envy of many American 4 wheelers.   But in
many other countries, including some of the most remote places on earth, they are a dime a dozen.
Compiling information on the foreign Toyota engines is difficult at best.  I've tried to present the information in the
most accurate format that I could.  However, some information may turn out to be inaccurate.  If any corrections are needed, please do not hesitate to
let me me know HERE.
2.2/2.4 liter 20R/21R/22R/22RE Petrol (gasoline)
Years of production:  1978 through 1998

Specs for carburated 22R

Type: 4 cylinder petrol
Displacement: 2367cc
Borexstroke: 92x89mm
Compression ratio: 9 to 1

Horse Power: 105 @ 4800
Torque Output: 136 ft/lbs @ 2800

Notes: Standard in some U.S. models
3.0 liter 3VZ-E Petrol (gasoline)
Years of production:  1988 through 1995

Type: V-6 cylinder gasoline
Displacement: 2959cc
Borexstroke: 87.7 to 82mm
Compression ratio: 9 to 1

Horse Power: 150 @ 4800
Torque Output: 180 ft/lbs @ 180

Notes: Optional in some U.S. models -- only
found
         in Hilux Surfs (4Runner)
No Picture Yet
2.4 liter 2L / 2L-II Diesel
Years of production:  1980 through current

Type: 4 cylinder diesel
Displacement: 2446cc
Borexstroke: 92x92mm
Compression ratio: 22.3 to 1

Horse Power: 72 @ 4000
Torque Output: 115 ft/lbs @ 2200

Notes: Optional in some U.S. models until 1985
         Latest version called 2L-II
Picture from 2000 Toyota Norway brochure
2.4 liter 2LT Turbo Diesel
Picture from 2000 Toyota Norway brochure
1.8, 2.0, 2.2 liter 2Y, 3Y, 4Y Petrol (gasoline)
Years of production:  1984 through 1989

Type:
Displacement:
Borexstroke:
Compression ratio:

Horse Power:
Torque Output:

Notes:
2.8 liter 3L Diesel
Years of production:  1991 through 1997

Type: 4 cylinder diesel
Displacement: 2779cc
Borexstroke: 96x96mm
Compression ratio: 22.2 to 1

Horse Power: 67kW @ 4000 ?
Torque Output: 183Nm @ 2400

Notes:
3.0 liter 5L and  5L-E Diesel
Years of production:  xxxx --
current

Type: 4 cylinder diesel
Displacement: 2986cc
Borexstroke: 99.5x96mm
Compression ratio: 22.2 to 1

Horse Power: 72kW @ 4000
Torque Output: 192Nm @ 2400

Notes: Specs are for 5L-E
5L mechanical inject.
2.7 liter  3RZ-FE Petrol (gasoline)
Years of production:  1994 through current

Type: 4 cylinder gasoline
Displacement: 2694cc
Borexstroke: 95x95mm
Compression ratio: 9.5 to 1

Horse Power: 150 @ 4800
Torque Output: 180 ft/lbs @ 2800

Notes:  Standard in some U.S. models
Picture & graph from Toyota South Africa
3.0 liter KZ-TE Turbo Diesel
Years of production: 1993 through current
Optional in the Hilux:  2000 through current         
                     
Type: 4 cylinder turbo diesel
Displacement: 2982cc
Borexstroke: 96x103mm
Compression ratio: 21.2 to 1

Horse Power: 85 kW @ 3600
Torque Output: 315 ft/lbs @ 2000

Notes: Also found in some Landcruisers in the
         early 1990s
Picture & graph from Toyota South Africa
2.5 liter 2KD-FTV Turbo Diesel D4-D
Years of production:  xxxx through current

Type: 2.5 liter 4 cylinder D4-D diesel
Displacement: 2494
Borexstroke: 92x93.8mm
Compression ratio: 18.5 to 1

Horse Power: 75Kw @ 3600
Torque Output: 260 @ 1600

Notes:
No Picture Yet
The following excerp was copied from the Toyota European website, describing the new D4-D
technology in the various Toyota diesel motors, including the Hilux 2.5 liter 2KD-FTV


D-4D direct-injection common rail diesel engine    
           
   This modern technology makes use of a high-pressure pump, a common rail, and computer-controlled injectors to
deliver exactly the right amount of fuel to each cylinder, at precisely the right timing. It is this exact timing and fuel
measurement that leads to better combustion, cleaner burning and lower emissions of harmful substances such as soot
(meeting European Step III exhaust gas regulations). And it is common rail injection that ensures D-4D engines deliver
the optimum in power and torque throughout the range of rpm, for better driving performance and comfort.   
           
 Fuel in the D-4D is pressurised to an extremely high 135mpa within the "common rail" that feeds all four cylinders
(older diesel engines have a separate pipe leading from the pump to each cylinder). The high pressure injection creates
better fuel atomisation for complete burning and increased power output. And because there is less fuel wasted though
inefficient combustion, the D-4D delivers better fuel economy too.

In addition the computer control unit injects a small amount of fuel into the cylinder just before the main fuel load ignites.
This "pilot burn" lowers the explosive force of the main combustion process and goes a long way to reduce the noise and
vibration formerly associated with diesel engines. This all goes to make it one of the silkiest diesels ever built.

The all-new D-4D diesel engine can now be test driven on the following cars: Yaris, Yaris Verso, Corolla, Corolla Verso,
Land Cruiser 90, Hilux.


Years of production:  1985 through current

Type: 4 cylinder turbo diesel
Displacement: 2446
Borexstroke: 92x92mm
Compression ratio: 20 to 1

Horse Power: 86 @ 4000
Torque Output: 139 ft/lbs @ 2200

Notes: Optional in some U.S. models until 1985
5L-E  EFI
5L-E  EFI
This excerp about the 2KD-FTV engine copied from the Toyota Asia website



Common Rail, Direct Injection, Diesel Engine, DOHC 16 Valves, Turbo.

The latest development in the technology which is far better than the ordinary direct injection. The direct injection engine
under the code name " 2KD-FTV " with 2494 cc capacity, generates a peak power of 75 kw at 3,600 rpm, a maximum
torque of 260 newton-meter at 1,600-2,400 rpm. for the 4-wheel drive version.
For the 2-wheel drive version, the peak power is 75 kw at 3,800 rpm, a maximum torque of 1,400-3,200 newton-meter at
1,400-3,200 rpm.

"2KD-FTV The Most Economical One". The common rail fuel injection produces ultra high pressure which is 8 times
more than the pressure of the normal fuel injection system. It can inject much finer fuel mist. This, when combined with
32 bit ECU which controls fuel quantity, valve-timing, and accurate pressure at different engine revolutions., result in the
most fuel economy. It is 21% more economical than the old version. We dare to challenge that our pick-up trucks are
more fuel economy than others.

"2KD-FTV The Most Powerful One". With the 16-valve, double overhead camshaft engine technology, which formerly was
available in saloon or sports cars only, and with power from the turbo-charger coupled with the genius design., the D4D
engine produces maximum torque at a much wider range of speed. This results in the full utilization of power, whether it
is during taking off or during taking over, without having to drag the engine revolution to the maximum.

The Pilot Injection System helps smooth engine running like sitting in saloon cars. The noise level is only 49 decibels at
the idle speed. The Pilot Injection System produces fuel injection in advance before the main injection starts working,
reducing Ignition Lag Time and resulting in continuous and complete combustion. Noise from ignition is also reduced.