The ULTIMATE Japanese I6 Engine Tier List

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When you think of an I6 engine, Japanese variants are likely the first on your mind. With the legendary 2JZ and RB26, Japan really does do it best. However, not all Japanese I6 engines are created equal. This video utilizes a tier list format to find out which of them is best!
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00:00 Introduction
00:26 Toyota
08:39 Nissan
13:02 Mitsubishi
14:14 Mazda
14:53 Final Thoughts

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  • @kilian20v
    @kilian20v8 ай бұрын

    The fact that only 5200 people are subscribed to you and you have so few views is a crime. I hope you will get the recognition you deserve, I dont think I have skipped one second on one of your tier list videos, keep up the great work!

  • @kilian20v

    @kilian20v

    8 ай бұрын

    Btw Im looking forward to a 5 cylinder tier list👀

  • @running2redline

    @running2redline

    8 ай бұрын

    Welcome back, thank you that’s much appreciated. Will definitely keep things going and the 5 cylinders will happen! Might take a little to get to but I won’t forget it.

  • @sicitydonmo3016

    @sicitydonmo3016

    4 ай бұрын

    count one more

  • @rogercrane1767
    @rogercrane17678 ай бұрын

    A JDM 4 Cylinder tier list would be great. Thanks for another great vid

  • @running2redline

    @running2redline

    8 ай бұрын

    Like that idea a lot, will do!

  • @Boeing-ER-jy9vq

    @Boeing-ER-jy9vq

    8 ай бұрын

    @@running2redline be prepared to make it 40 minutes long lol

  • @running2redline

    @running2redline

    8 ай бұрын

    Will likely make it performance engines only to alleviate making everyone sit through that. All of them would be a movie lol

  • @j.c.1216

    @j.c.1216

    7 ай бұрын

    @@running2redlineid watch it the research you do is interesting

  • @rogercrane1767

    @rogercrane1767

    7 ай бұрын

    @@running2redlineIf you make the 4cyl video, please include the toyota 2AZ and 2AR 4 cylinders. Toyota actually sold a rebadged vortech supercharger for the 2AZ in the mid 2000s

  • @syso56x
    @syso56x8 ай бұрын

    ive worked on 700hp 7ms and stock ones. as a 7m owner and modifier, EVERYTHING you said is 100% accurate. i cant tell you how many times ive said to people. "theyre like subaru motors. theyre a little finiky and you have to treat the right or the headgasket blows!" i cheered when you put it in S teir they need more love!

  • @running2redline

    @running2redline

    8 ай бұрын

    That’s sounds like a great time owning one! Glad I got that accurate, I found so many mixed opinions that made it a hard read. Despite its Subaru like qualities, they really are awesome and underrated engines, cool to see people are still keeping them going!

  • @Boeing-ER-jy9vq

    @Boeing-ER-jy9vq

    8 ай бұрын

    rebuilding a 7M right now, its probably the most simple engine ive ever worked on. If people treat it right, it will last as long as any other toyota. its not a miata and it cant be treated like one too. Throw on a mhg and some arp head studs and youre set!

  • @griffins750

    @griffins750

    7 ай бұрын

    As long as you have proper head studs and torque them properly (and aren’t trying to make literal “stupid” amounts of power) they should be a wonderful engine… Never understood why they get so much hate, I’d take them every single day over a Subie engine…

  • @mxhddr
    @mxhddr8 ай бұрын

    Came here as a 2JZ-GTE owner just to stroke my own ego

  • @idriveskyline

    @idriveskyline

    27 күн бұрын

    Nice, how is your Aristo going?

  • @TwisteeTheDefiant1
    @TwisteeTheDefiant18 ай бұрын

    are we not gonna talk about the fact the Nissan TB series had a 49 year production run? thats nuts!

  • @benbrown2356

    @benbrown2356

    28 күн бұрын

    TB's are awesome. You still see heaps getting around even though everyone abuses the shit out of them cause they're in patrols

  • @mrcactus245
    @mrcactus2458 ай бұрын

    JDM v6 and I4 would be great future videos but I know you’ve gotten that comment like a million times lmao. Keep up the great work you are very underrated!

  • @running2redline

    @running2redline

    8 ай бұрын

    Much appreciated! Will get around to them at some point, got a good few lined up

  • @chaseteter
    @chaseteter8 ай бұрын

    You’re doing great work. I love having this information presented this way. Have you covered the 1UZFE motor yet? It’s interesting that in the southern hemisphere they get turbo’d often and in the northern hemisphere you never see them with turbos.

  • @running2redline

    @running2redline

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you. I haven’t done the 1UZFE but will likely circle back to V8s at some point. I didn’t know that but that’s quite intriguing. Any reason why the turbo setups are popular there?

  • @matan6737

    @matan6737

    26 күн бұрын

    ​@@running2redlinethe UZ is the defacto performance v8 swap since the LS is uncommon outside the US. The JZ is also heavy as hell and sits very far forward. A built UZ can get 1000 hp with a twin turbo and forged internals on a stock block.

  • @brian5030
    @brian50308 ай бұрын

    Great series...thanks! I'm not sure how you would catagorise it but the Barra inline six made by Ford in Aust is right up there with the 2JZ & the RB sixes

  • @running2redline

    @running2redline

    8 ай бұрын

    Totally agree! If I do an American I6 vid I’d probably throw it there with Ford being American even though it’s in Australia. I think we both know where I’d put it though :)

  • @Mike23443
    @Mike23443Ай бұрын

    As far as sound is concerned, I would rate the top 3 1. L24-28 2. 2JZ 3. RB26

  • @nomad6-1
    @nomad6-18 ай бұрын

    Addicted to this series!! I'll renew my suggestion for the video on European V8s

  • @running2redline

    @running2redline

    8 ай бұрын

    Welcome back, will definitely get to Euro V8s either soon or after V6s

  • @nomad6-1

    @nomad6-1

    8 ай бұрын

    @@running2redline Don't forget the first production V6s, then: the ones on the Lancia Aurelia and Lancia Flaminia (1950s)

  • @openyourwebcamshowyourface8520
    @openyourwebcamshowyourface85208 ай бұрын

    ultimate japanese i4 tier list!!!! you should include bike engines too. love the videos and love the format!

  • @running2redline

    @running2redline

    8 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed! Will get to JDM I4 at some point for sure.

  • @openyourwebcamshowyourface8520

    @openyourwebcamshowyourface8520

    8 ай бұрын

    @@running2redline just realized i was un subbed. I hope youtube recommends it to me when you make it!

  • @sentriple5120
    @sentriple51208 ай бұрын

    I absolutely love your tier list videos bro

  • @running2redline

    @running2redline

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks, glad you’re enjoying them!

  • @XenoSilver
    @XenoSilverАй бұрын

    A 5M and 2JZ owner here with a 1986 Toyota Cressida and 2001 Lexus GS 300, I would say you pretty much got it spot on. Although I would've put the 5M on S tier right after the 7M since it was pretty much the first DOHC in the M series that was used in more than one car like the 3M was with the 2000GT, the 5M is a really solid engine and i've never had any problems with it at all for the past 4 years i've owned my 86 Cressida, scorching summers, winter blizzards, your daily driver? No problem at all! Ran my 5M-GE with really low oil and coolant by accident (me not checking them) one time and it still is going like a champ for an almost 40 year old engine. Love the M and JZ series engines and hello to my fellow lads that have these family engines, keep on rocking and cruising with these bulletproof engines, they're something special!

  • @running2redline

    @running2redline

    Ай бұрын

    What a great duo, glad I was able to give them the recognition they deserve!

  • @zooweemama911
    @zooweemama9118 ай бұрын

    Can you make a “performance” 4 cylinder video? Would love to see one.

  • @running2redline

    @running2redline

    8 ай бұрын

    For sure! I really like the idea of “performance” as well. I’ve been wondering how I’ll do 4 cylinders because there are simply so many, but I think that’s a great answer to that question. Thank you, I will make that happen.

  • @ladybird808s
    @ladybird808s8 ай бұрын

    I love this video great work 🎉

  • @running2redline

    @running2redline

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed!

  • @petartrifonov8823
    @petartrifonov88238 ай бұрын

    Please add the torque as N.m as well, thank you!

  • @someoneudontkno6091
    @someoneudontkno60918 ай бұрын

    love these videos man, keep it up

  • @running2redline

    @running2redline

    8 ай бұрын

    Much appreciated!

  • @danielrider7616
    @danielrider7616Ай бұрын

    Stumbled across your channel last week. Very interesting comparisons, and I like the way you keep them grouped....apples to apples. Will you be doing 4 cylinder videos?

  • @running2redline

    @running2redline

    Ай бұрын

    Yes, I’m working down in cylinders and have a few 6 cylinder videos left. Then it will be 4 cylinders. Welcome to the channel!

  • @toorshul8960
    @toorshul89607 ай бұрын

    Would you consider making a 4 cylinder motorcycle engine tier list in the future? Your videos are amazing and it's obvious you're making tons of research into them!

  • @running2redline

    @running2redline

    7 ай бұрын

    Will totally consider it, my biggest hurdle will be research as I honestly don’t know a ton about them. However if enough people are asking for it I will deliver. I’m glad you’re enjoying the videos, I really appreciate that!

  • @noahshupenko2816
    @noahshupenko28168 ай бұрын

    The final and most powerful engine in the RB Series, the RB28DETT was only put in 20 cars(The R34 GTR Z-Tune). 493 hp was the number that Nissan put in marketing due to “insurance reasons” or so I’ve read. Knowing Japanese engines of the time, it probably makes over 500.

  • @running2redline

    @running2redline

    8 ай бұрын

    I’d definitely believe it was sandbagged, super impressive stuff for sure. Didn’t know about their reasoning, thanks the the info that’s quite interesting.

  • @noahshupenko2816

    @noahshupenko2816

    8 ай бұрын

    @@running2redline No problem. Love the videos.

  • @HotSneks
    @HotSneks6 ай бұрын

    I think the TB and it's diesel brother the TD deserve a bit more praise. The TB for it's time was praised for it's off-roading capabilities, and a lot of people would even argue that the Y60 Patrol with the TB42 was what got Toyota to step up and develop the 1FZ for the newer 80 series Land Cruisers. Anyway, cool video and channel. Subbed, hope you do a video for V6's. ;)

  • @running2redline

    @running2redline

    6 ай бұрын

    I could agree with that for sure. Thanks for the sun and welcome to the channel!

  • @adrian15419
    @adrian154198 ай бұрын

    What a good video bruv

  • @Paralius
    @Paralius7 ай бұрын

    I love the series so much. Would be cool to see some B roll of the top performers early in the video like a skyline doing a launch or something or a truck pulling a load. That way we can see what we’re hearing about

  • @running2redline

    @running2redline

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the input, I like that idea a lot. I’m glad you’re enjoying!

  • @fledintegral2859
    @fledintegral28598 ай бұрын

    Ford 4.0 Barra i6 solo’s all (this is a joke) barra goes hard but I still greatly Respect jdm i6’s

  • @justpug_
    @justpug_8 ай бұрын

    can you make a v6 tier list pls

  • @running2redline

    @running2redline

    8 ай бұрын

    Will do!

  • @Merthis_Real

    @Merthis_Real

    7 ай бұрын

    ​@@running2redlinegood luck! That will be a lot of engines

  • @platzhirschtv4770

    @platzhirschtv4770

    7 ай бұрын

    Dude give the Man a break

  • @linkrules6657
    @linkrules66577 ай бұрын

    You should do a 4 cylinder engine tier list next, that’d be cool maybe a little bit longer video tho

  • @josemontejano1860
    @josemontejano18607 ай бұрын

    A jdm v8 tier list would go hard

  • @running2redline

    @running2redline

    7 ай бұрын

    Will do

  • @PatrickRich
    @PatrickRich6 ай бұрын

    Hooray! Somebody remembered the FZ. The only thing I can fault you for is suggesting that the 1FZ solved a fuel economy issue...cause oh boy did it not.

  • @Aaronkatriel
    @Aaronkatriel7 ай бұрын

    Gonna need that JDM 4 cyl list boss…don’t make me wait👿

  • @Mr-Bogs
    @Mr-Bogs7 ай бұрын

    If you wanted to change up the Engine Tier List videos a little bit, instead of focusing on a region and cylinders, a Hot Rod engine tier list would be pretty cool. Also, maybe F1 and NASCAR generations? Great video as always dude!

  • @running2redline

    @running2redline

    7 ай бұрын

    Really like the idea of racing series! Thank you

  • @buttpounder2005
    @buttpounder20057 ай бұрын

    Id love to hear you talk about nissan's vg series

  • @Bdog0820
    @Bdog0820Ай бұрын

    Nice! will you do a JDM v6 list someday?

  • @running2redline

    @running2redline

    Ай бұрын

    It’s coming out in two days this Sunday night!

  • @Bdog0820

    @Bdog0820

    Ай бұрын

    @@running2redline amazing!

  • @adrianzoto6435
    @adrianzoto64356 ай бұрын

    Yep. Take my sub. The amount of time and detail you put into these tier lists is awesome!

  • @running2redline

    @running2redline

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks a ton and welcome to the channel!

  • @jake10386
    @jake103868 ай бұрын

    Jdm inline 4s would be insane as well!

  • @derek9956
    @derek9956Ай бұрын

    How do you only have 8000 subs???!

  • @running2redline

    @running2redline

    Ай бұрын

    Much appreciated, I’m thankful for all of them and happy with the community we’re growing!

  • @SL0RKS
    @SL0RKSАй бұрын

    You missed a really important one, the TB48DE

  • @AnthonyTrifoglio
    @AnthonyTrifoglio6 ай бұрын

    1JZ is my all-time favorite piston engine It's a shame they're so ludicrously expensive

  • @UAE_8100
    @UAE_81002 ай бұрын

    Minor mistake, the TB48DE makes around 250hp and 310 lb.ft

  • @griffins750
    @griffins7507 ай бұрын

    Fun fact about the L series engines, they were created by taking a Prince 4 Cylinder engine and adding two cylinders to it… What’s even funnier is that that Prince 4 Cylinder engine was originally a Mercedes 6 Cylinder design that they then chopped two cylinders off of 😂😂😂 Also a modified early L24-L28 with Triple carbs is one of the best sounding Japanese engines ever made and they can make great power for what they are as well… Source: Jason Cammisa’s video on the 240Z, give it a watch, it’s not his best video, but it’s still fantastic (my personal favorites are the 500e, Miura, and NSX, as well as some of his other videos for Hagerty like his video on the definitive M3)

  • @ohmx_racing
    @ohmx_racing8 ай бұрын

    I want to see italian i4 engine tierlist!!!

  • @giobarbarinimusic
    @giobarbarinimusic8 ай бұрын

    What are your thoughts on doing a 4 cylinder diesel engines list? (like k9k, peugeot engines, vw 1.9 tdi etc etc)

  • @running2redline

    @running2redline

    8 ай бұрын

    I may do something like that once I’m through all the major gasoline engine formats. In all honestly I’m not nearly as familiar with most diesels so I’d struggle to rank them appropriately. Definitely open to doing the necessary research though!

  • @giobarbarinimusic

    @giobarbarinimusic

    8 ай бұрын

    @@running2redline I'll try to think of another idea later haha anyway I really enjoy your videos, cheers!

  • @running2redline

    @running2redline

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks, that’s much appreciated!

  • @emergencyexitonly2710
    @emergencyexitonly27108 ай бұрын

    The same for japanese 4 bangets would be cool

  • @alberthonkala662
    @alberthonkala6627 ай бұрын

    Euro inline 4 next? Maybe have to keep it pre 2000s. Just dont forget the Volvo B18/B20 and B21-B230 engines. B230 can do 700hp on stock pistons and crankshaft

  • @Graves-81_69
    @Graves-81_696 ай бұрын

    Out of curiosity, does anyone have any knowledge of any 2JZ or RB engines being converted to use as a generator? I’ve seen several examples using the Ford 300 being used in that capacity and I’m pretty amazed by that so I’m curious if one of these JDM masterpieces would be a viable option in that application

  • @25mrsameer
    @25mrsameer8 ай бұрын

    What kind of engineer background do you come from? Being an Engineer myself it really helps with car stuff because of the engineering problem solving mindset

  • @running2redline

    @running2redline

    8 ай бұрын

    I’ve been in mechanical engineering mainly in the hydraulics industry, looking to work my way into automotive when the opportunity arises. I totally relate to how much it helps with cars too! Working on them is the ultimate brain exercise of seeing the physics in practice, along with the persistence when problems arise.

  • @kj64gaming19
    @kj64gaming193 ай бұрын

    Your face matches your voice to the most minute details. Idk how to explain lol

  • @running2redline

    @running2redline

    3 ай бұрын

    Never thought of that but interesting lol

  • @Oneirophrenian
    @OneirophrenianАй бұрын

    Oh lol, I recognize that car plate on the TB engine, somos el mejor país de Chile

  • @sammy8796
    @sammy87967 ай бұрын

    A skyactive G in a Miata or a Mazda 3 would be so fun. Mazda would be smart to do it.

  • @running2redline

    @running2redline

    7 ай бұрын

    I’m just hoping someone does it, would be cool for a powerful swap directly from Mazda!

  • @khkl_23

    @khkl_23

    22 күн бұрын

    It wouldn't be possible to fit the new Skyactive G i6 in a Mazda 3. That i6 is longitudinal so it's only suitable for rear wheel drive cars.

  • @bjarkelarsen183
    @bjarkelarsen1837 ай бұрын

    Another good video would be ranking Japanese v8 engines. There's actually a lot of fantastic Japanese engines like the engine in the Lexus ls460

  • @running2redline

    @running2redline

    7 ай бұрын

    Totally agree! I’ll make it happen.

  • @bjarkelarsen183

    @bjarkelarsen183

    7 ай бұрын

    @@running2redline 🤩

  • @idriveskyline
    @idriveskyline27 күн бұрын

    TB should easily be A/S tier

  • @doctorwhodj
    @doctorwhodj2 ай бұрын

    We need the jdm v6, usdm i4 , jdm i4 list

  • @princemoofin578
    @princemoofin578Ай бұрын

    I wish the flat 6 Subaru engines were included for the heck of it

  • @running2redline

    @running2redline

    Ай бұрын

    They’ll be getting a video with a flat 6 list

  • @kinvert
    @kinvert24 күн бұрын

    Would love a reliable/fixable tier list which would hopefully include things like the 3800 series II and whatever engines are most reliable in Toyotas etc. I'm so sick of this modern crap and my family could buy 5 old reliable cars for the price of some garbage with all these new electronics etc.

  • @running2redline

    @running2redline

    18 күн бұрын

    I’d agree that quality has gone way down, I’m huge on reliability. That’s why I bought a vette and a Miata. Once I’ve done all major configurations I might wrap things up with a video like that, good idea!

  • @Revrb3.0
    @Revrb3.08 ай бұрын

    shouldve had some honorable v6 mentions like the vr30/vq37/vg/vr38 or just make a v6 list

  • @running2redline

    @running2redline

    8 ай бұрын

    I’ll be giving V6 their own video. Thanks for watching

  • @alanmathew9055
    @alanmathew90558 ай бұрын

    I clicked for the 5M engine

  • @michaelabdulnour7762
    @michaelabdulnour77627 ай бұрын

    pls do 4 cylinders but don't separate german and jdm

  • @ianinbcn
    @ianinbcn3 ай бұрын

    You have missed at least 2 petrol straight sixes... both probably in Tier A, maybe even S. They are not car engines though, Honda CBX and Kawasaki 1300.

  • @171W
    @171W7 ай бұрын

    1jz gang ❤ only reason I bought my herse lmao

  • @ishmaelsp167
    @ishmaelsp1677 ай бұрын

    Okay The JZ vs the RB which is better

  • @running2redline

    @running2redline

    7 ай бұрын

    I personally prefer the JZ (2jz) over the RB (RB26) due to the larger displacement and stronger stock internals. I’d love to have a chance to own either though!

  • @fohman2796
    @fohman27968 ай бұрын

    Barra S tier, pretty please

  • @StuffedUpSlime
    @StuffedUpSlime8 ай бұрын

    flat engines next?

  • @running2redline

    @running2redline

    8 ай бұрын

    Definitely doing those at some point!

  • @Firelight210
    @Firelight2108 ай бұрын

    Were is the b58?

  • @running2redline

    @running2redline

    8 ай бұрын

    In my German I6 tier list under BMW engines.

  • @phil.3217
    @phil.32178 ай бұрын

    Now we need the V6 from the europeans please

  • @jigglypuff2562
    @jigglypuff25627 ай бұрын

    2jz joke got u a sub hahaha

  • @running2redline

    @running2redline

    7 ай бұрын

    Lol thank you, welcome to the channel!

  • @amorgan20111
    @amorgan20111Ай бұрын

    Is it hype if it's true/deserves it?

  • @running2redline

    @running2redline

    Ай бұрын

    Earned hype

  • @Psyrecx
    @Psyrecx8 ай бұрын

    *Even though this is an i6 list... the 13b should be on it. It's got 3 sides per rotor x2, and it's technically in line.* Also, 13b > 2jz.

  • @running2redline

    @running2redline

    8 ай бұрын

    Will likely be doing a rotary video at some point. 13b is certainly a great engine though.

  • @Psyrecx

    @Psyrecx

    8 ай бұрын

    @@running2redline I had a guy in an Nissan Altima tell me I should put one in my RX-8, last week...

  • @project_tripn9125
    @project_tripn9125Ай бұрын

    7m s tier deserved

  • @G.J.G.P.
    @G.J.G.P.25 күн бұрын

    7:22 nahh, im an RB and nissan guy

  • @saeedsamara3027
    @saeedsamara30278 ай бұрын

    Japanese v8 engines pls

  • @running2redline

    @running2redline

    8 ай бұрын

    Got it added to my list! Love that idea.

  • @doctorwhodj
    @doctorwhodj2 ай бұрын

    Or rather than a jdm v6 list do an asian market adding hyundai to japan v6 list

  • @dlh5323
    @dlh53233 ай бұрын

    7M MENTIONED RAAHHHHH WTF IS SUFFICIENT OIL PRESSURE

  • @SciSenkra
    @SciSenkra8 ай бұрын

    Honda missed out by not making an inline 6

  • @wiegraf9009

    @wiegraf9009

    8 ай бұрын

    Well they made just about the best v6 in the world for F1 so I guess they found a way to compensate 😂

  • @bhtooefr

    @bhtooefr

    8 ай бұрын

    They did, though! ...for a motorcycle, the CBX.

  • @user-py8di4nm2t
    @user-py8di4nm2t4 ай бұрын

    Nissan RD28 diesel wsnt here

  • @iMrp1
    @iMrp12 ай бұрын

    What abot v6

  • @running2redline

    @running2redline

    2 ай бұрын

    Coming soon

  • @croweater6814
    @croweater6814Ай бұрын

    Barra best inline 6 of all time not on either list.... For shame.

  • @running2redline

    @running2redline

    Ай бұрын

    This was a Japanese list, that is why

  • @piraterick488
    @piraterick4887 ай бұрын

    7m is like b tier, and RB is A tier.

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