87yotabgwh

Just bought an 87 yota with a carbed 22r and I was wondering which swap would be the most efficient? Also any other mods and tips or tricks to do with the 22r motor would be appreciated
Thank you

wyoming9

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I don`t know of any kits but by now someone might make one.

you just need to gather up all the parts to do the swap.

upgrade the fuel system for the fuel injection the air intake system all the electronics.

87yotabgwh

Ok so which system would be preferable Preformance wise? Tbi or efi?

Terrys87

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I dont know of a TBI kit. To go factory fuel injection, you will need the fuel lines along the frame, fuel tank, the entire wiring harness from front to back of the truck, computer, sensors, intake,plenum, that I can think of right off. I would suggest having a donor truck. You will need to pull the entire dash pad and ventilation system out and it would be easier to pull the fenders to get the wiring harness that runs along the inner fender. I have done it and it is a good sized job to do. I would recommend doing it only if you have alot of determination and knowing these trucks really well as to how to get them apart and back together and a good understanding of the EFI system.

wyoming9

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If your looking for performance out of a 22R series engine it is quite expensive for very little gain.

In the trucks and 4runners because of the weight

These engines are slow and steady for the most.

If you wanted EFI why did you not look for a vehicle with it??

If your any where close to Eastern Pa I have all the parts you need to do this. we can talk if you are.

It is nice to post your location

87yotabgwh

Well I was looking for a 22re originally but I came across this 87 that had arebuilt 22r, new back end, New clutch, radiator, tires ect. For a crazy good price.and I figured it wouldn't be too hard to convert to efi. I am located in northern ca.

osv

Toyota was still selling carbed Toyota's in 1987? in California, the seller is always responsible for smogging the vehicle before selling it, so if you go this route, be sure and get a passing smog test from the guy before purchasing... you'll have a couple of years of breathing room to make the efi conversion.

there is a megasquirt efi conversion that replaces the ecu, but it is still going to require nearly all of the above-listed efi stuff.

abecedarian

Cali had carb'd 22R's in limited quantity through 1990, if I remember correctly.
And true, the seller is responsible for emissions qualifications in Cali. Though, if the buyer agrees to assume responsibilities Cali will transfer responsibility but it must be done it writing.


Easiest thing is 'like for like', as in the donor engine and such is exactly equal to the recipient's specifications.

Next easiest is "similar for like". This is where a specific engine was available in the target chassis but the chassis in question wasn't equipped with it. Much like how an 87 Toyota pickup could have been ordered with carb or EFI. The engines are mostly identical, with the exception of the fuel pump cam lobe on the camshaft and a few other differences. If the chassis was carb'd, the EFI system isn't very difficult to install. Transplanting the EFI system into the carb'd chassis is "similar for like". But now you're getting into requiring the Bureau of Automotive Repair be involved as you're asking for exemptions- the VIN of the vehicle will no longer reflect what the truck really is.

Much more than the above and you're looking at "engine swaps" and reclassifying the chassis. BAR and the referee are required, and the fees are commensurate with the time involved in the swap, if not more so.