Go from a 6 to a 4 cyliner?

kyle450rider · 11-30-2007, 07:53 AM

Hi everybody! Been looking for a clean runner for about a year now. Well I actually found the one that I think I want except for a few small details. I wanted one with "0" rust and found it. The only thing that I can pick on is the runner is a 6 cylinder with blown headgaskets. The owner said that its all original with good options...power everything so he says. I have heard that toyota had a recall on fourunner headgaskets but I'm not sure about he years involved. By the way this runner is an 1988. So my question is what would involve a swap to a 22r engine. Could it be a dropin replacement with no other modifications? The only reason I'm considering this is because I don't hear many good things about the 3.0 v-6. No power terrible gasmileage and headgasket issues. One more quick question... Are there any aftermarket company's that make OEM componets for these cars. Such as carpet,moldings,interior pieces and exterior pieces? I've done some searching but haven't had much luck finding anything other than a few items on ebay. Thank you for your time.

fast7mtoys · 01-15-2008, 11:27 AM

22re would be an easy swap, only a couple of problems, make sure you get a 22re from the same or close to the same year runner/truck and hte motor mounts may hang you up, the only reason i say this is that i know when swappin a 3.so to a 7m you have to build new mounts and when going from 22r to 7m you dont you just use the 5m mount brackets, do some research and see if the mounts are really that different, otherwise with the right harness and computer its just plug and play!!!

damador19 · 01-16-2008, 01:19 PM

What about accessories; PS, A/C cruise control? Would I be able to use the same A/C compressor, P/S pump and cruise control unit?

fast7mtoys · 01-16-2008, 03:33 PM

i think the accessories are different but there are stock lines to go to the accessories so i dont think it would be that big of a problem, shouldn't be any custom work involved

ikhan · 01-20-2008, 12:37 AM

hi there i am just new to this forum i have also got a 93 runner with a blown v6 and have a line on a great rebuilt 4cyl for a great deal and would liek to swap it inplace of the v6...any info would be awsome thnx everyone

RobD · 01-20-2008, 01:27 PM

I doubt that going 22re would be easy, considering you're probably going to need to make new motor mounts and a crossmember, plus get all the electronics from the 22re to work. You will also need a new transmission, since they don't bolt up the same, as far as I know.

A better bet, and is almost a direct bolt in with fewer mods, is a 3.4 5VZFE engine from a newer Tacoma/4Runner/T100. Check out http://www.offroadsolutions.com/ for more info.

11-30-2007, 07:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
kyle450rider Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: kansas Posts: 32	Go from a 6 to a 4 cyliner? Hi everybody! Been looking for a clean runner for about a year now. Well I actually found the one that I think I want except for a few small details. I wanted one with "0" rust and found it. The only thing that I can pick on is the runner is a 6 cylinder with blown headgaskets. The owner said that its all original with good options...power everything so he says. I have heard that toyota had a recall on fourunner headgaskets but I'm not sure about he years involved. By the way this runner is an 1988. So my question is what would involve a swap to a 22r engine. Could it be a dropin replacement with no other modifications? The only reason I'm considering this is because I don't hear many good things about the 3.0 v-6. No power terrible gasmileage and headgasket issues. One more quick question... Are there any aftermarket company's that make OEM componets for these cars. Such as carpet,moldings,interior pieces and exterior pieces? I've done some searching but haven't had much luck finding anything other than a few items on ebay. Thank you for your time.

01-20-2008, 01:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
RobD Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 1,069	I doubt that going 22re would be easy, considering you're probably going to need to make new motor mounts and a crossmember, plus get all the electronics from the 22re to work. You will also need a new transmission, since they don't bolt up the same, as far as I know. A better bet, and is almost a direct bolt in with fewer mods, is a 3.4 5VZFE engine from a newer Tacoma/4Runner/T100. Check out http://www.offroadsolutions.com/ for more info. __________________ 1991 4Runner, 3.4 5VZFE swap, OME shocks/springs, 33" BFG All Terrain T/A KOs, Pioneer head unit, Infinity speakers, XM Satellite radio

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01-15-2008, 11:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
fast7mtoys Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: colorado Posts: 43	22re would be an easy swap, only a couple of problems, make sure you get a 22re from the same or close to the same year runner/truck and hte motor mounts may hang you up, the only reason i say this is that i know when swappin a 3.so to a 7m you have to build new mounts and when going from 22r to 7m you dont you just use the 5m mount brackets, do some research and see if the mounts are really that different, otherwise with the right harness and computer its just plug and play!!!

01-16-2008, 01:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
damador19 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 7	What about accessories; PS, A/C cruise control? Would I be able to use the same A/C compressor, P/S pump and cruise control unit?

01-16-2008, 03:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
fast7mtoys Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: colorado Posts: 43	i think the accessories are different but there are stock lines to go to the accessories so i dont think it would be that big of a problem, shouldn't be any custom work involved

01-20-2008, 12:37 AM	#5 (permalink)
ikhan Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1	hi there i am just new to this forum i have also got a 93 runner with a blown v6 and have a line on a great rebuilt 4cyl for a great deal and would liek to swap it inplace of the v6...any info would be awsome thnx everyone