Dart's 2500HP+ Aftermarket 2JZ CAST IRON Block

Say goodbye to the old saying "cast ain't fast" with Dart's 2JZ cast iron engine block.

When it comes to the many limitations factory cast blocks have when we try and take them from 200-300hp to 2000-3000hp or more, the go to option in the aftermarket is generally a billet alloy block that offers more strength and improved design (sometimes application specific), but at a substantial cost given the nature of manufacturing.

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On display at SEMA, @DartMachinery has come to the rescue with their newly developed cast iron engine block which gives us a middle option where we can gain many of the advantages we get with billet offerings, namely design improvements that address known weak points, for a lower cost,. This allows us to safely produce more power and also gives us a reliable source for replacements if the worst does happen as secondhand factory 2JZ blocks become more scarce with time too.

As Mike from @racewinningbrandsautomotiv766 explains with this aftermarket cast block you can expect added thickness to the bores and deck surface, reduced core shift, and a billet 4-bolt cap (centres are 12mm, outers 10mm) for improved strength as well as screw-in freeze plugs helping prevent a blow out which OEM press-fit versions sometimes do after a head lift. Additionally, the block can be clearanced on order to take alloy rods, making it perfect for those running stroker combinations and it retains the ability to run your factory accessories when it comes to oil and water pumps etc.

While at the moment we can still source factory-cast 2JZ blocks from Toyota, Dart's more accurate casting process ensures consistent rather than unpredictable wall thicknesses and they don't force you to purchase accompanying factory components that you will never use in your performance build. Yes, this is the angle you can take with the wife when you tell her how much you are SAVING when you buy this block. It's foolproof, honest.

We're hoping to see these on the market in late 2023 for around $4,500 USD, but note no price has been confirmed yet.

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TIME STAMPS:
0:00 - 2JZ, Legendary But Limited
0:40 - Due Late 2023
1:09 - Why Make This?
1:30 - Factory Caps
2:19 - Deck Surface & Head Sealing
2:57 - Rod Clearance Notching
3:39 - Factory Mounts Matched
4:02 - Power Expectations
4:32 - Street & Road Race Suitable?
5:19 - Pricing: Approx $4,500
5:40 - Stock Block Availability
6:25 - Core Shift
7:17 - Alloy Billet Vs Cast
8:14 - We're Eagerly Waiting
8:39 - Free Lesson: Performance Engine Building Intro
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[beany]

Fairplay to them offering a block that will take that kind of power for $4500 is very good value for money, can see this block be a bery good seller given the scarcity of good conditioned oem 2jz blocks.

[laurean]

They should make k series blocks, they are such great and popular engines and the weak block is their only major flaw, I think the market is much bigger than for a 2jz

[mickeymang]

Wish they would do this for the Toyota 3SGTE / 5S series engines.

[TheAnonymousone]

I hope they come out with a better flowing modern head to match it! This is awesome.

[ArthurSperotto]

FINALLY!! Jay Meagher will be happy to hear

[despizedicon]

Andre and others at HPA are mentioned in the High Performance classes at UNOH. Great stuff as usual.

[mariQ]

Can’t go wrong with Dart, but I hope they show RB blocks some love from the profit they reap from these blocks. They’ve proven themselves time and time again

[juanc]

This is great! Especially for the 1jz guys that might want to go 2.5 jz later on.

Billet blocks, ones that have coolant passages built for them cost anywhere from 12, 500 to 14, 000 usd. If going by examples from Mazworks and Titan motor sports. This at less than one third the cost could be a game changer!

[CarputingYT]

I'm slowly building a 2JZ with over 1000whp to put in my 2002 Mustang and this couldn't have been announced at a better time

[Baribrotzer]

Fascinating: You can build a Chrysler Hemi - the premier US performance engine, which has not been manufactured for decades - entirely from aftermarket parts. It costs, but you can do it.
And now, you can build a Toyota 2JZ - the premier Japanese performance engine, which has not been manufactured for decades, either - entirely from aftermarket parts.

[samuelmdouglas]

Love to see this with an rb, wonder if the would do 2.6 and 30 available in rwd and 4wd

[wrighty]

its gonna be a competitive product for sure

[M_F]

A T5 Volvo block would be in high demand if they made them. They split even with the factory power levels

[ImInLoveWithBulla]

Im a mailman, and there’s one house on one of my routes with a Supra in the driveway. Last Saturday, he was in the garage working on it. I couldn’t resist. Parked right in front, without a word, walked up next to him to admire the engine, and then… “2JZ, no shit..”

[hoost]

I wonder why they didnt crossbolt the mains?

[RadDadisRad]

Just think, the 2JZ has been manufactured since 1991, been having these problems since the 2000s and it’s finally 2023 and we’re getting an aftermarket block. SBC, SBF, BBC, BBF and Chrysler products have had aftermarket blocks since the 80’s.

[danielbrealey]

I just want to know when Dart is releasing their new RB blocks! I need an upgraded RB30 block, but don't want to spend $14, 000 on a billet block from Bullet

[MrHarris-zxmz]

I wonder how many people in the drifting community are going to start buying these blocks for their competition cars 🤘🏽🤘🏽🔥🔥

[jinglemyberries]

Very cool, and for 4500usd i reckon these will fly off the shelves