fisch Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 (edited) I am surprised we've never talked about the toyota hemi engine on ratsun. Of course they were never brought to this country. And it was never officially badged a 'hemi'. I've been thinking of what engine I'd want in my dream '59 210. Perfect Japanese muscle for a all jap traditional hotrod. Wiki taught me Yota started making them in '67 with the 3V in the Crown and the Century. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Century Then the 4v and 5v followed. They made them for like 20 years, so it can't be that hard to find one.... right? As long as you don't mind importing it. I hear parts are totally available if you can read JAp[anese to know what to order. (on a side note I read that the new Titan is getting a Hemi.) I wish to god Nissan had made this!!!!! You guys know engines way better than me, did nissan make anything comparable that isn't modern? What is the meanest engine nissan made, pre FI? Edited April 28, 2009 by fisch Thread got broader! Quote Link to comment
sssr20det510 Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 (edited) I saw a 510 once that had a nissan v8 carbed engine in it was not a Hemi though that was prob 8-10 years ago http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_President Edited April 28, 2009 by sssr20det510 Quote Link to comment
fisch Posted April 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Ooooo this Y44 sounds swell! I will have to start researching! Thank you sssr20det510!!! Quote Link to comment
ezcruiser Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 The 4 Cylinder "T" series Toyota motors are HEMI's too! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_T_engine Quote Link to comment
fisch Posted April 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Well the y44 isn't nearly as sexy as the yota! I need to hear some of these engins. Off to Youtube. Quote Link to comment
72240z Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 I think it's damn sexy actually lol, that yota is stripped to short block, the y44 would liike just about the same in that form. Don't get me wrong the yota is hot too but come on now.... .....thats just as sexy imo lol. The y44 has found its way into s30's too. Quote Link to comment
fisch Posted April 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Nice shot, I hadn't seen that one. Looks way better. But dude you know it is all about the 'Hemi'ish valve covers on that YOTA!! Pure sex! And imagine the confused stares from the mopar guys a the next car meet! But if I am being realistic, how would a 1958-59 210 handle either of these beasts. It would be all over the road. I'd prolly be better off with a carbed vg30, or even a sr or KA. I imagine anything would make that little bugger scream. But it is all about the sound of those bigger engines. You just cant get it with a 4banger. If I do ever track down a 58-59 I will have to start an engine poll! Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 There was a JDM 6.3 Liter 388 cubic inch pushrod V8, engineered by Prince for the Japanese royal family. It was designed and built prior to the 1966 takeover of Prince by Nissan. Wether it was designed around the Y block is unknown. BTW the Nissan Y40 and Y44 is, I believe, based on the Ford Y block design '54 to '62 (cars) and '65 (trucks). Note the time Ford replaced this motor was about the same time Nissan/Prince started to build the Y40!!! Quote Link to comment
ezcruiser Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 how would a 1958-59 210 handle either of these beasts. Well if you're going to do that, might as well make it AWD and mid or rear engine?! Haha! Quote Link to comment
Beau M Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 (edited) I never knew Prince designed a hemi. Maybe a semi. Edited April 28, 2009 by Beau M Quote Link to comment
Duke Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 I say go 4 banger! Maybe a KA with side draughts and a header...or an FJ if you want to be different. 4 cylinder rods are cool and different, plus you get better gas milage. Quote Link to comment
bonvo Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 572 with an 8-71 and dual quads ftw!!! the powerplant would be bigger then the car edit: kinda like this Quote Link to comment
fisch Posted April 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 It'd be alot like this! mmmmm Quote Link to comment
72240z Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 It'd be alot like this! mmmmm Like this? :lol: Quote Link to comment
fisch Posted April 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Yummy, I love this thread! Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Y44 is old design, low horsepower. That Toyota hemi V8 looks awesome. Better than two TC fours! Quote Link to comment
Shonuff Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 great, here i was dreaming of a 1uz on steroids now i want a boat anchor that was never released here, cuz its vintage. dam you, shipping is gonna take both my kidneys:D Quote Link to comment
72240z Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Y44 is old design, low horsepower. That Toyota hemi V8 looks awesome. Better than two TC fours! That seems like a moot point to me. Ya the y44 is an old design. Whats the toyo hemi 3v we are talking about? New? Its less then a decade newer and over a liter smaller too in its original form, really think it makes that much more power if any at all? I don't. Both are cool but I think the yoda to me is edging out the Nissan because I LOVE small v8s haha, 2.6L hemi v8? That's love to me. The Daimler is still my favorite old production tiny v8 though 2.5liter hemi. Ferrari 208 2 liter v8 is up there too alone with the alfa romeo T33 and its insane high comp mechanical injection 32 valve 2.0 v8 that makes an amazing 270 hp!!! All be it non mas production. It does look way better with those valve covers though I cant deny lol. Quote Link to comment
fisch Posted April 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 great, here i was dreaming of a 1uz on steroids now i want a boat anchor that was never released here, cuz its vintage. dam you, shipping is gonna take both my kidneys:D Holy crap I popped wood on that pic for sure! Imagine that sticking out of a 1959 210!!! Quote Link to comment
fisch Posted April 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 now i want a boat anchor that was never released here, cuz its vintage. I know it is weird right, but it is true. I know there are more modern engines that would rock, but something about it being closer to the era of the vehicle make it seem worth it. I think loving these odball jap cars makes us appreciate the oddball engines too. Even if you could get more performance, ease of part finding, etc out of a modern mill. Quote Link to comment
Farmer Joe Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 (edited) the y44 engine looks like a knockoff off the buick 215/300/ rover v8. what years was the y44 engine made? Edited April 28, 2009 by Farmer Joe Quote Link to comment
72240z Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 the y44 engine looks like a knockoff off the buick 215/300/ rover v8. what years was the y44 engine made? Ya It does, way more so then the ford imo. Based on looks anyway. The 215/300 are wonderful motors too. 10.25:1 - 11:1 comp stock, the 3.5 made 200hp/250tq, The not to shabby for the make and time period. Quote Link to comment
sssr20det510 Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Nissan engine list Straight-4 Nissan's Straight-4 engines include: 1952-1955 Nissan D engine Quote Link to comment
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