CLUB126

can some one please tell me why or why not I may choose a 22re motor from a 84-88 pickup, as opposed to the 3.0 v-6?
I do not know alot about motors but have seen were some folks on here have suggested a 22re---why

thanks anyone

norcalsvx

the 22re is easier to work on and will last longer than a 3.0

Elton

what he said

fast7mtoys

22r 22re 20r 22rte= bullet proof (as long as you keep the valves adjusted)

3.0=head gasket problems, valve cover gasket problems, burnt valve problems, ect ect

22re all the way!!!!!

norcalsvx

they're pretty slow though 3.4l swap would be the way to go

Mister Willie

Go for the 22RE. It doesn't fill up the engine bay like a Vshaped engine. This makes work on it so easy I can do it! I can stand on the frame inside the engine bay and work on it.

nix4x4

I always love these threads... Well, here we go (again):

22R(E)

pros: Durable, reliable, easy to work on
cons: Slow, weak, tend to get engine knock


3VZE:

pros: Reliable, torquey, more power than the alternative
cons: Head gasket failures, slow, horrid gas mileage, b*tch to work on


Either motor is pretty reliable (I've got 208k on my 3.0, runs like a top). Whichever one you choose, a manual tranny is a MUST