81redbluffyota

I am going to be putting a new engine in my truck. In searching I have found a company called Oregon Engine Rebuilders. They have a Rebuilt 81 engine I can get form them for 995. 100 dolars extra for an rv cam, and 120 more for them to port and polish it. So about 1200 Bucks. They claim to have a lifetime warranty. As long as the engine hasnt been abused, or overheated, they claim they will back up their engine for the rest of its life. I live in northern cal, and plan on driving up with my old engine and picking up new one. I talked to the guy and he said this is fine. Plus there is no sales tax in oregon. They claim that it doesnt have to be installed by a shop to honor warantee. Just have to follow their instructions when installing it. I want toknow if anyone has used this company before. Do you guys think its to good to be true. They ahve been in buisness since 1983 they say. Just want a second opinion. Thanks

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fillsrunner4

sounds good to me plus the no sales tax is always nice. Usualy companies dont warrenty motors if you install it. Make sure if they give you instructions on installing it you follow everything so if for some reason its bad (which it shouldnt be cause its a pretty easy motor to build) then you can call them on it. I would go for it

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94' toyota 4runner (Many a change!) purchased bone stock, NOW... SAS, 39" Iroks, Rear Leafswap, 5.29's , Air locked front, Welded rear, Chevy 4.3L V6, 5spd swap, dual T/C's MC10R10, flatbelly with custom skids, sliders, Chopped, Bobbed and so much more.

Might as well start reading this if ya want know more
Fillsrunner4 3.4crawler Build Thread
Fillsrunner4.3 crawler (Part Two) build thread

Hayes

If you wouldn't mind passing along their information...

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gametom

i have heard Oregon engines before and never heard a bad word about them

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91 4runner 22re mostly stock 2006 taco rims pioneer head with ipod controller cerwin vega speakers and 2 12" subs

2007 Kawasaki Ninja

1968 Bronco rusting away until i get the garage cleaned

"I've never met a Walmart employee who was trained to do anything but look confused." Squidii On DSLR

ocdropzone

http://www.engnbldr.com/

engnbldr@engnbldr.com

I will more than likely go with one of their engines in the spring for my '81, there are only an hour away from me . The owner, Ted, has been very willing to take time for several of my questions and I have heard nothing but good things about them from the Toyota community around Portland...


edit: I guess I was wrong, thought that Oregon Engine Rebuilders was also engnbldr. Both in the same area, my bad..

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'81 Trekker The B4Runner Build
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85TurboRunner

I bought one of their engines and its has 4k or so on it now with no probs. I didn't follow thier warranty procedures so I can't comment on their return policy, but it works foir me right now. It's hard to rebuild a 22re wrong so for the price they are a good choice.,

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1985 4runner 22re 5spd.

navyredneck

I've got over 6k on an engine from them. Absolutely love their customer service. This was my first engine replacement so I called them almost daily for a couple of weeks.

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1985 pickup std cab 4wd rebuilt 2.4L 22r by Oregon Engine Rebuilders, RV cam, oversize valves, Weber 34 DGEC, 8k on engine,5 speed, OME shocks N93/N85 front/rear, rear diff breather, Durabak interior, Summit proportioning valve, SR5 cluster mod, 3" RB body lift, warn winch brushguard with harbor freight winch, custom rear bumper, FROR floating rear axle with pickup disc brakes all around

Diesel_Freak

I'm going with one of their motors very soon. Problem I'm having is wether to have the built head put on or go stock. I want relaibility with a smidge more grunt, and I don't want to have to run premuim.

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Project 4Rescue: 89 Gen1 22RE 5spd 4Runner...Marlin DOM rear bumper, OME rear/ BJ spacer front, OME shocks all around. Lucas Pro series HD clutch: DONE!!! BRAND SPANKIN NEW 22RE DONE!!!!!

Firefighters: Cause somebody's got to step up and do it...

RIP: Charles Edward DelaForest:
Born Sept 78 - Murdered May 05
I miss you Brother

mikemathew

Oregon Engine Re builders Inc. was established in 1983 and re manufactures all types of engines for automotive, light truck, industrial and marine applications. OERI car and light truck engines come with a LIFE TIME UNLIMITED MILEAGE WARRANTED to the original buyer. As long as you own your vehicle, we will stand behind our product. If you have any problem with the motor, just return it to our shop and we will repair it free of charge, as long as it has not been abused, no matter how many miles have been put on it! This kind of offer is unheard of in the industry and the only exception is industrial, commercial or marine units.
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Oregon Drug Addiction

White4Runner

Any updates to this old thread? Any bad experiences with this place?

Thanks!

85TurboRunner

My engine is still working fine so far.

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1985 4runner 22re 5spd.

phildelfino

Website;

http://oregonengines.net/

On ebay;

http://www.yellowpages.com/info-IY24...ine-Rebuilders

Does anybody know if they do other than Toyota engines?

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1988 4 Runner w/225,XXX miles, 3.slow V6. A/T. 4.10s?-(G292 code) and power everything else that still works, except someone broke off my electric antenna. 1.25" BL. Used Marlin Crawler Rear Bumper, 33 x 12.50 x 15 on Steel Chromies w 3.5" BS. Has new shocks, leafs.

Soon; Trail Gear Sliders, ZUK brackets & coils, rear shock brackets & flip kit,
Wish List; Rear lockrite, 529's, sliders (got them for $100.oo, new in box), 5 speed swap

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3171939

olharleyman

I seen a 3.0 that they have with hipo option my issue is that any warranty work has to go back to them and after pulling and shipping both ways its a waist of money and time to not do it yourself

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1990 4 runner 5 Speed
Pro Comp Stage II 4" Lift 6" coils rear
Aussie Locker front
5.29's Front And Rear
35 x 12.5 x 15 MT's Micky Thompson Classic II Wheels
Super Charged 3.4 on the way

1993 SAS 4runner 22re 5 speed
4" front 5"rear
5.29's
35 x 12.5 BFG KM'S
Dick cepek DC 1's

88 stock 4runner
3.0 auto
for now

1955 Harley Davidson Springer
Stock 1955 Hardtail Frame
4 Speed
Kick Start Only


1998 Harley Custom Dresser
107 rwhp
139 ft.lbs.trq.

phildelfino

With this one, I think regional is best. Shipping heavy things is expensive.

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1988 4 Runner w/225,XXX miles, 3.slow V6. A/T. 4.10s?-(G292 code) and power everything else that still works, except someone broke off my electric antenna. 1.25" BL. Used Marlin Crawler Rear Bumper, 33 x 12.50 x 15 on Steel Chromies w 3.5" BS. Has new shocks, leafs.

Soon; Trail Gear Sliders, ZUK brackets & coils, rear shock brackets & flip kit,
Wish List; Rear lockrite, 529's, sliders (got them for $100.oo, new in box), 5 speed swap

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3171939

Rammedic

I have been running one of their motors for over a year now with no problems. I got the rv cam, polished head, and oversized valves. I am very happy with the extra boost from the little 22re. I also went with the lce header and 2.25 exhaust. Sounds good, runs good. I would do business with them again.

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89 Runner, 2 in. body lift, 34 in. Swamper LTB tires, MM8000 winch, 22re with RV cam, LCE header, custom 2.25 in exhaust. Custom bumpers in progress.

PirateMcgee

I just ordered a works or super stock 22re from them as well and so far they have been really helpful

we'll see how the engine is though

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1993 Toyota Pickup (2wd sport truck aka mighty mouse)
it's got a few mods
1986 Toyota 4Runner
K&N Fipk, cat delete, 2 1/4" flowmaster exhaust, custom repaint, 31x10.5 General Grabber tires, Modern wheels, Brand new performance 22re, new bushings, Dick cepek off road lights, bosch fogs, grille guard, rear seat delete panel, and NO RUST!!!

White4Runner

That's good news. Thanks for the feedback!

regularjoe

Keep us posted im looking at that engine now.

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87 xcab cab on 4runner frame. IFS Homemade tube bed. 34X10.5X15 Swamper LTB tires. 3" body lift. BLOWN

86Toyrunna

that is who i will be purchasing my next 22re from, heard nothing but good stuff about em.. i was going to do my own with some engnbldr stuff.. but recently my friend did a new head, tchain, front cover, oil pump and watter pump from him.. and well the oil pump was junk (literaly the his used one tighter tolerances) and a guy who we know that owns a shop has nothing good to say about his headgaskets so ill be looking at oregon engine builders for sure. though i might go visit Cylinder Head Specialties (also known as Motorcrate Engines) and see if a guy who i use to deal with on my chev and ford motors still works there.

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current: 1986 4Runner, Rebuilt 22RE with engnbldr HP head, cam'd, battery/intake swap, SASed, 5.29s, detroit rear, 35in MTRs, trussed and armored axles, marlin HD clutch, soon to be dual cased, TG rear bumper, Best mod todate CHROME METAL SR5 DOOR HANDLES, thats whats up

RIP: 1985 Standard Cab SR5 pickup, add-a-leafs and shackels, 33" BFGs, it died a horrible death (50mph roll over)

DD: 2006 Scion Tc w/TRD Supercharge and TRD stainless cat-back exhaust

White4Runner

Any updates in the last 5 months?

GodwinAustin

It seems people have had good experiences with these guys.... can you just drop one of these motors in, or do you have to swap out parts etc from the old engine?

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-Jon Red 88 4runner - 5Spd - 22re

Diesel_Freak

Well, I have a 22RE built by Ted (Engnbldr) adn installed by his brother at B&M Engineering... I had a T-chain pin let go on me a mere 500 miles into my ordeal, but Ted got me a new one adn said he'd treplace the parts for free if anything was messed up... Now I've got over 5500K on the same motor (had it back in a day, that's good service IMO) and it's been absolutely FLAWLESS. I cannot say enough good things about Engnbldr.

Cheers

Dave

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Project 4Rescue: 89 Gen1 22RE 5spd 4Runner...Marlin DOM rear bumper, OME rear/ BJ spacer front, OME shocks all around. Lucas Pro series HD clutch: DONE!!! BRAND SPANKIN NEW 22RE DONE!!!!!

Firefighters: Cause somebody's got to step up and do it...

RIP: Charles Edward DelaForest:
Born Sept 78 - Murdered May 05
I miss you Brother

bass_sears

Just ordered 22RE with steel guide from Oregon Engine Rebuilders, will let the forum know how it goes... so far talking to them on the phone and emailing they have been responsive and pretty straightforward, hope the engine's a good 'un!

-- Bass

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http://www.pictureofnectar.com
1985 4Runner, 3" lift, 32" tires, Weld wheels, soft top, custom spare tire/gas rack

turboyota1

I just bought a 4 runner that has a brand new motor from OER and it seemed like a great deal. After installing the engine I primed the oil pump by filling it with oil through the plug hole in the top of the pump and cranking the engine with the coil wire off. I started the engine and ran it for about a minute and noticed it sounded weird so I shut it off and checked the oil filter for oil. It was DRY! I tried and tried to prime it but it wouldnt work so I pulled the oil pump and the gear that slides over the key way on the crank was not even put in the engine, which means the oil pump was unable to spin. I didnt purchase the engine from them and I am wondering what to do? Any ideas?
Derek

bass_sears

Ack, that sucks.

All I can offer (haven't installed my engine yet, hoping to do it this week) is that you should call them and talk to them... they seemed like a decent enough group of people when I talked to them to order my engine.

Let us know what they say?

-- Bass

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http://www.pictureofnectar.com
1985 4Runner, 3" lift, 32" tires, Weld wheels, soft top, custom spare tire/gas rack