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06-21-2006, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by LannyRx7

Hi,
First ?:
I have been wanting to buy a toyota for a long while, been searching and searching.. I can't seem to find any good 22r-tec trucks for a decent price.
Should I just buy a nice truck with a 22re in it and slap (yes I know there is more work than just slapping, I figure some kicking too =P) a turbo kit in it? or should I wait forever?

I bought a mint 88 4runner. I'm "slapping" a turbo in it.
Well, "slap" isn't exactly right, but I'm adding a turbo...
And a new motor... And a stand alone fuel injection system.

:-)

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Originally Posted by LannyRx7

Second ?: is the 22r-tec alot more powerful than the 22r/22re trucks? I used to own a 86 22r truck and man going over a bridge in that thing or steep inclines was like the most pathetic thing ever up = 40mph down = 95 mph.. Does the 22r-tec cure that problem? or atleast a little bit?

Well, you probably get 21+ mpg, so who is to complain?
The 22RET I think was rated for 150 hp. Would that satisfy you?
Jeff Mosk is getting over 230 at the rear wheels out of his.

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Originally Posted by LannyRx7

Third ?: What parts are and aren't interchangable between the 22r/re and the 22r-tec? I figure the internals have to be a little different because I assume the turbo motor has lower compression.. but if I bought say a master rebuild kit for a 22re would those parts work for the 22r-tec motor?

Pistons are different. Head is different. I think the turbo oil pump is a high volume variant (but it will swap). Almost all of it will interchange. You could buy a 22ret rebuild kit and put it on a 22RE motor, all you'd need is to drill and tap oil feed / oil return. The 22RE head will give you a hair more compression.

The stock toyota turbo is largely considered trash. It's expensive to rebuild, it's setup for low boost (6-7 psi) and it's a general pain in the ass.

Email me if you want more info - I don't frequent this forum a lot. I'm picking up my 22RET core next weekend and I'm starting the rebuild. I'm using a core because I want to keep my 4runner on the road AND I'm too lazy to drill and tap the block! dginther@gmail.com

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I appreciate any info that anyone can give me, there's not a whole lot of stuff out there about these motors. I DID try searching for info on the forum so plz no "Use the search button newb!" replys. =)
Thanks,
Lanny