misterzee

How tuff would it be to remove the (locked up) 3.0 from a 90 4Runner (5spd) and put a 22re in there? Has anyone done it? I know it would not be a rocket, but I prefer life with a 22r over a 3.0. I searched for a little while but did not turn up an article.

jasond

You would have to weld in new motor mounts (different location) and get a trans crossmember for a 22r truck, or use the r150 and find a r151 bellhousing to make it fit. A pain for a little bit less power. Just save up for the 5vz.

04 Rocko Taco

If your ditching the 3.0, I would just go for a 3.4 swap, but man do I love my 22R, so I know what you mean. I def would NOT waste the time rebuilding that 3.0 though.

waskillywabbit

iTrader: (-1)

If cost is not an issue do the 3.4, but it is hard to beat a 22RE.

InternetRoadkill

Swapping to a 22RE would be an upgrade.

eightnine

x2

RustBucket

iTrader: (1)

On the flip side, how difficult would it be to take a regular 22re/5pd 4runner and swap the V6 5/spd into it?

n4ynu1010

Mo cylinders is better
Down with 3.0 flaming

gametom

22r or re is the way to go

n4ynu1010

HEHEHE

04 Rocko Taco

I'll take my little 4 cylinder'ed solid motor anyday over a 6 cylinder'ed timebomb.

n4ynu1010

Mine runs like a scalded dog and purs like a baby kitty , can't get any better than that

eightnine

mine gets pretty good gas milage and is pretty torquey plus doesnt eat headgaskets for breakfast lunch and dinner

CoedNaked

Actually it's easty to beat a 22RE. All you need is a 3vze.

Jay351

eightnine

are we all talking about the same 3vze here?

MonsterMaxx

I think he's talking about using the huge mass of the 3.turd to physically smash the 22r. Like using a sledge hammer to smash things.


+1 on do the 3.4 swap

ydopen

22R For the Win!!!!!!!

ToyotaGuru

I am doing the 22R swap instead of 3.0 for a number of reasons.
1) Cost I have a collection of 5 22REs
2) 22E Rock solid design and life. 3.0 are likes Ford you either Hate'm or Love'm.
3) I have a 3.0 right now without a HeadGasket problem, It has the other 3.0 problem the death knock. These things throw rods.
4) Look into the machine cost aloneto rebuild a 3.0 and 22R and for that price you can buy a rebuilt 22R.

Tacoclimber

Just to pad my post count...

I've never owned a 3.0. But I have owned a 22R, a 22RE, and the 2.7l 4cyl (The heir apparent to the 22R. Absolutely great engines. If I had a 3.0, I'd probably swap to a 22R, too.