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The 1JZ-GTE twin-turbo was introduced to the Japanese market Supra GT (JZA70 series), Chaser, Cresta, and Mark II. The 1JZ-GTE employs twin CT12A turbochargers arranged in parallel and blowing through a front-mount air-to-air intercooler. With an 8.5:1 static compression ratio, the factory quoted output is 206kW at 6200 rpm and there’s 363Nm at 4800 rpm. These early 1JZ-GTEs are most commonly available with an auto transmission but a 5-speed manual version was available in the Supra GT.
In the following year (1991), the 1JZ-GTE was slotted into the all-new Soarer GT. Output remains at 206kW/363Nm and, again, most examples come tied to an auto trans. These 1JZ-GTE powered Soarers are quite common on the Australian market (as ‘grey’ imports).
The early generation 1JZ-GTEs are a great engine from a bang for buck point of view but be aware that the ceramic wheeled turbochargers are prone to failure. And they’re costly to fix.
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