88 yota... V6 or 22RE

YotaAK · 06-24-2009, 09:18 AM

I just picked up a 88 pick up and it has a V6 with about 156,000 on it. It runs very nice, I have a few things I need to do and I will have alot of questions over the next year for you guys.

First question, the truck came stock with the V6, I have been thinking of having someone rebuild it for me. Should I rebuild it or buy a new or rebuilt 22RE? With is better? my goal is to repaint this clean truck, lift it 4 inches and run 33's in the future. I have found tons of rebuilt 22Re's around in Washington and no V6's.
Second question, what would I need to swap out the V6 for the 22re, or is it a simple bolt in deal.
Thanks for the help,
Jake

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TOYOTA 1 · 06-24-2009, 09:28 AM

a 30 sec search would yield a bit of info on this subject.

your whole computer/harness will not work with a 22re.
your transmission will not work.
i think the motor mounts are different also.

abecedarian · 06-24-2009, 10:34 AM

The 3VZE has a different frame than the 22RE. This means swapping the 22RE in will require modifying the frame- engine mounts, etc. By the time you're done doing the cutting and welding and buying what you need to bolt the 22RE to the 3VZE driveline... you could've rebuilt the 3VZE.
Alternately, a 5VZE out of a later 4Runner / Tacoma is an option. Less mechanical modifications are required to install that engine, but possibly more electrical work: harness, ECU, etc., but overall, the electrical work is comparable to changing from the 3VZE to a 22RE and carries the added benefit of more horsepower than even your current V6 delivers.

YotaAK · 06-24-2009, 12:39 PM

Do most guys want the 22r when they are buying a older yota

scuba · 06-24-2009, 12:53 PM

Good post by abe !!

88'Black-sub · 06-25-2009, 07:35 AM

i have a 88 with v6 and your local parts store like autozone or advanced should carry the rebuild they did for mine.. i love the v6 has great power and is hard to blow up. trust me ive tried so my dad would let me pull it and bore and stroke it.. haha

75k5toy · 06-25-2009, 03:06 PM

well, you say your truck has 156k. miles, and runs very nice. WHY you want to mess around with that toy?

KVRunner · 06-25-2009, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 88'Black-sub

i have a 88 with v6 and your local parts store like autozone or advanced should carry the rebuild they did for mine.. i love the v6 has great power and is hard to blow up. trust me ive tried so my dad would let me pull it and bore and stroke it.. haha

You must have got the only 3.0 that toyota ever built that actually has power then.

phildelfino · 06-25-2009, 04:57 PM

Youre only half way to a rebuild. And the 88's don't usually blow head gaskets.

Many people complain about them being low on power, but they do last if taken proper care of.

I've got 229,xxx on mine.

Everyone above chimes in well with very good points. If you're going to rebuild, rebuild the V6. Cheaper in the long run.

06-24-2009, 10:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
abecedarian Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Temecula Valley, CA Posts: 12,590	The 3VZE has a different frame than the 22RE. This means swapping the 22RE in will require modifying the frame- engine mounts, etc. By the time you're done doing the cutting and welding and buying what you need to bolt the 22RE to the 3VZE driveline... you could've rebuilt the 3VZE. Alternately, a 5VZE out of a later 4Runner / Tacoma is an option. Less mechanical modifications are required to install that engine, but possibly more electrical work: harness, ECU, etc., but overall, the electrical work is comparable to changing from the 3VZE to a 22RE and carries the added benefit of more horsepower than even your current V6 delivers. __________________ Proud member of Yotatech's 12000+ post club. * STOLEN TRUCK ALERT * * Still active May, 2013 * CX500TC motorcycle EFI upgrade still in progress.

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scuba Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: On the rocks, near Temecula, Socal Posts: 10,797	Good post by abe !! __________________ SHUT UP AND WHEEL. My 99 Tacoma Single Cab build. Now representing All-Pro Off-Road. Call us for all your suspension and armor needs. 951-658-7077

06-25-2009, 07:35 AM	#6 (permalink)
88'Black-sub Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Alabama Posts: 100	i have a 88 with v6 and your local parts store like autozone or advanced should carry the rebuild they did for mine.. i love the v6 has great power and is hard to blow up. trust me ive tried so my dad would let me pull it and bore and stroke it.. haha __________________ *" The Black Sub"* 88 sr5 v6 3vze 5speed swap extended cab pickup 2" shackle lift cranked torsion bars and 36.5"x 14 Grand Prix 4 wheel rvts.. cheep ground hawg ISR mod k&n style and 16" electric fan.. thrush muffler. sounds badd

06-25-2009, 03:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
75k5toy Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 125	88-yota well, you say your truck has 156k. miles, and runs very nice. WHY you want to mess around with that toy?

06-25-2009, 04:57 PM	#9 (permalink)
phildelfino Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 846	Youre only half way to a rebuild. And the 88's don't usually blow head gaskets. Many people complain about them being low on power, but they do last if taken proper care of. I've got 229,xxx on mine. Everyone above chimes in well with very good points. If you're going to rebuild, rebuild the V6. Cheaper in the long run. __________________ 1988 4 Runner SR5 w/240,xxx miles, V6, 3.slo, A/T., 5.29s w/rear ARB and power everything else that still works. 1.25" BL. Used MC Rear Tube Bumper, BFG MT 35x12.50x15 on Black Steelies, Trail Gear Sliders, Home Built Front Bumper, TG SAS. Wish List; Front ARB, Paint, Half Doors, 4.3L Swap w/700R4 and Dual TCases. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3171939 http://s223.photobucket.com/albums/d...0and%20Bumper/

06-24-2009, 12:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
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