Im in need of a "new" 22re cylinder head for my 1st gen 4runner. Where would you guys recommend picking one up from? I dont want to spend too much, but I've heard there can be good deals out there on heads that will last. I dont want to at the same time spend too little and get a crappy head. My current one it warped, so its got to go.

 

ebays usually a pretty good place to get cheap parts ive got an entire head and intake setup for sale on there but its for the 91 22re

 

http://www.engnbldr.com/

 

Check craigslist too. I have seen a couple rebuilds with receipts, for under $200.

 

Thanks for the heads up. I found a deal on one on craigslist locally. I just have to see what kinda condition its in.

 

keep in mind that the 22re engine design changed "formally" starting with 85, but there are some 85's with the earlier design "22re" so there's no absolute guarantee that any particular 22re head will work on any particular 22re engine....
yeah, confusing, but something worth knowing.

 

the older 22r have a slant in the front of the valve cover and the newer ones are flat ( talking about where the 22r(e) sticker goes)

 

I picked up a used one at my local yard this morning its off an 89'.(I just realized I posted this in the wrong section since mine is an 1988, sorry) Not too bad a deal at $150. It has the cam and springs with it. The only downside is a bent exhaust value. Im taking it in on monday to have my local 22re expret take a look at it and I should have the rig up and running soon hopefully.

Thanks for all your input