dazza 38 Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Howdy, I was just checking out the Toyota 86. It is powered by toyotas new 2 litre boxer engine.It is normally aspirated and 147 KW. I think it revs to just over 7 000 RPM . Looks like another alternative automobile engine that could be converted for exp aircraft use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly_tornado Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 its a subaru engine, google subaru brz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza 38 Posted July 27, 2012 Author Share Posted July 27, 2012 its a subaru engine, google subaru brz Thanks for the info FT. Reminds me of the old days with vehicle rebadging. Remember the Ford maverick (realy a Nissan Patrol). Ford laser (realy a Mazda 323), Ford Teltra (realy a mazda 626) etc.I guess it makes sence especially when Ford owned or owns a share in Mazda, or the other way around. Still happens now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben87r Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Ford courier/ranger Mazda bt50/ bravo. Toyota corolla hOlden nova .Holden commodore Toyota lexen. And a heap more. I do like the idea of two of the most reliable car company's in the world working together tho! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly_tornado Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 apparently the 2nd generation of the 86/brz will get the 2.5Ltr engine and will be a proper sports car... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza 38 Posted July 27, 2012 Author Share Posted July 27, 2012 Ford courier/ranger Mazda bt50/ bravo. Toyota corolla hOlden nova .Holden commodore Toyota lexen. And a heap more. I do like the idea of two of the most reliable car company's in the world working together tho! Yep it makes alot of sense for manufacturers to work together in development and/or buy a off the shelf engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winsor68 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Yep it makes alot of sense for manufacturers to work together in development and/or buy a off the shelf engine. Yes... makes perfect sense for BOTH of them.... (how many manufacturers are left?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza 38 Posted July 27, 2012 Author Share Posted July 27, 2012 One of the most reliable holden commodores was the straight six VL. A NISSAN engine I beleive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza 38 Posted July 27, 2012 Author Share Posted July 27, 2012 I had a bit of a surf.Apparently Subaru and Toyota both poured cash into the development of this car. A smart way of doing things.I think they have picked the best things out of both companies.Just adding to FT's comments above . It looks like a Subaru engine with Toyota fuel injection. Aircraft engine manufacturers please note. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 That Nissan 6 was plagued with head cracks and exhaust manifold warping stud breakages, and head gashet failures. Similar engine to the Skyline Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza 38 Posted July 27, 2012 Author Share Posted July 27, 2012 That Nissan 6 was plagued with head cracks and exhaust manifold warping stud breakages, and head gashet failures. Similar engine to the Skyline Nev The RB30 Nissan motor is well reknown for being very reliable.Well from my experience with them.Yes it was fitted to the skyline , it was also fitted to the Nissan Patrol in the early 1990's. The only complaint I heard off, was it was a little under powered.Not a problem Nissan just put a turbo on it.Nissan do that without beefing up their donks.They can,they are over engineered. I have seen multiple skylines back in the day get well over 250 000 kays without a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeptic36 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Underpowered, pfft . We had a non turbo vl, it did 0 to 100 kmh in 9 sec, pretty good for a family car in those days! Regards Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pylon500 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 My two cents worth. The Nissan straight six only used to fail, when fitted to the Commode-door. And, the Toyota 86/Subaru BRZ fits the 'Sports Car' category being only rear wheel drive. But if you want something that handles, stick to real Subaru's Arthur. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howard Hughes Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Apparently Subaru and Toyota both poured cash into the development of this car. Subaru are marketing it as BRZ (same car as the 86). They sold out the Australian allocation for this year, online, in about 1 1/2 hours last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza 38 Posted July 27, 2012 Author Share Posted July 27, 2012 Underpowered, pfft . We had a non turbo vl, it did 0 to 100 kmh in 9 sec, pretty good for a family car in those days!Regards Bill Sorry Bill, I should have been more specific.I mean under powered when compared to a Rolls Royce Merlin. I have always liked the Nissans.We have two here at home. Nissan Patrol and Nissan x-trail If I won lotto, I would have a Nissan GTR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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