22RE and 22R Head swap...compatible years?

Mudd Runna · 04-13-2003, 06:17 PM

Just wondering...As I'm sure you guys know that I've had some head problems....( No pun intended...lol...

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I found a local guy that has a 4runner mud buggy/beater.....He's taking the motor out and replacing it and told me that he'd sell his head to me for $60...but it might need an o-ring job....Now the thing is...Mine's an 88 22RE and he thinks the one he's got is an 84 22R...He's sure it's a 22R, just not sure of the year...

My question is this....are the heads compatible?

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Arnold · 04-13-2003, 06:34 PM

It won't work if it's an '84. You want an 85-95 head. IIRC, the deck height on the earlier models are slightly taller.

Mudd Runna · 04-13-2003, 06:38 PM

You know....You had posted that in an earlier thread in the classified section....I was just hoping it was a typo...lol

That sucks....So now back to the drawing board....I need to find a head for the 85-95 22R/RE...Does it matter what motor it comes off of? Or is it just as long as it's between those years? and why is that anyway? Is it more than just the deck height or is it the shape of the exhaust ports as well?

questions, questions, questions...lol:pat:

Arnold · 04-13-2003, 06:44 PM

You should be fine as long as the head falls between those years. I've been told that the lower EFI plenum won't bolt on w/o mods on the earlier heads as well. I think you're right about the exhaust ports too.

Mudd Runna · 04-13-2003, 06:49 PM

Thanks for your help Arnold...So basically I should really be looking for an exact year swap....But as long as I stick between those years I should be fine, like you said....

Arnold · 04-13-2003, 06:53 PM

Glad to help. Stick w/ those years and everything will bolt right in.

04-13-2003, 06:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mudd Runna Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Buckfield, Maine Posts: 260	Arnold....lol You know....You had posted that in an earlier thread in the classified section....I was just hoping it was a typo...lol That sucks....So now back to the drawing board....I need to find a head for the 85-95 22R/RE...Does it matter what motor it comes off of? Or is it just as long as it's between those years? and why is that anyway? Is it more than just the deck height or is it the shape of the exhaust ports as well? questions, questions, questions...lol:pat: __________________ If it doesn't scare the crap out of you...don't waste your time!!! 1985 Toyota 4Runner 2.4L 4cyl totally stock mismatched rims balding tires lotsa personality.....

04-13-2003, 06:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mudd Runna Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Buckfield, Maine Posts: 260	Arnold Thanks for your help Arnold...So basically I should really be looking for an exact year swap....But as long as I stick between those years I should be fine, like you said.... __________________ If it doesn't scare the crap out of you...don't waste your time!!! 1985 Toyota 4Runner 2.4L 4cyl totally stock mismatched rims balding tires lotsa personality.....

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04-13-2003, 06:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
Arnold Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Stanwood, WA Posts: 699	It won't work if it's an '84. You want an 85-95 head. IIRC, the deck height on the earlier models are slightly taller.

04-13-2003, 06:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
Arnold Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Stanwood, WA Posts: 699	You should be fine as long as the head falls between those years. I've been told that the lower EFI plenum won't bolt on w/o mods on the earlier heads as well. I think you're right about the exhaust ports too.

04-13-2003, 06:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
Arnold Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Stanwood, WA Posts: 699	Glad to help. Stick w/ those years and everything will bolt right in.