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new to site...just saying hi and asking a couple questions
hi i just bought a 1985 shortbed, reg cab, 5 speed, 4 cyl, 2" body lift with 32" tires. anyways just saying hi and heres a couple questions if anyone could help...
- how do i know what engine i have? i hear all this about 22r and 22re and whatnot but im not sure what i have...
- i have a carburated engine and was wondering how people have fared with the carburators wheeling, as far as getting water in the engine and whatnot.
thanks ahead and heres some pictures of my truck
http://community.webshots.com/user/erkmeoff22
- how do i know what engine i have? i hear all this about 22r and 22re and whatnot but im not sure what i have...
- i have a carburated engine and was wondering how people have fared with the carburators wheeling, as far as getting water in the engine and whatnot.
thanks ahead and heres some pictures of my truck
http://community.webshots.com/user/erkmeoff22
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so im guessing i have the 22r? are these good engines? should i swap? i got a good deal on the truck so i have a little money to spend but not a whole bunch. i would LIKE a little more power but not sure what to do. thanks
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22R and RE are practically bulletproof. not the fastest in the world, but when maintained will run forever.
power: headers, new exhaust, deckplate mod (SEARCH) are the typical for the engine. if your looking for something to out run other trucks, it wont, but like i said, bulletproof.
power: headers, new exhaust, deckplate mod (SEARCH) are the typical for the engine. if your looking for something to out run other trucks, it wont, but like i said, bulletproof.
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does it have enough power for offroading? im not talking serious rock crawling or anything, just mud maybe some hills etc....like does it have enoguh power to get itself unstuck? and what kinf of mods could i make to help better seal the engine from water, dirt, etc from getting into the intake? thanks guys youre helping alot
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snorkel...tons of people run 22rs offroad with no probs, in a truck its all gearing not power. You're going to need tires more then power to get unstuck from mud, but then again you need to be able to turn em fast enough to get em to clean (again gears). One prob with carbs is lack of fuel when you get to big sidehills but that shouldn't be a prob until you get to obstacles like that.
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oh ok....a snorkel....is that my best bet? cuz its my everyday driveer i didnt really wanna have a snorkel hanging out driving to the grocery store ya know. but thanks
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oh that doesnt look bad i was definetly picturing something else. should a snorkel pretty much take care of it or are there other things to go along with that?
oh yea...and about how much do those run
ps. thanks guys info is great
oh yea...and about how much do those run
ps. thanks guys info is great
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the snorkle will help with the water into the intake issue, but if your looking to waterproof your whole engine and such, theres a few more things you can do. differential breathers, transmission and transfer case breathers and a few others: http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTri...Proofing.shtml
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