So I'm looking at swapping a good 22re originally from an 87 truck that is currently in a 85 celica into my 88 4runner that has a blown 22re and I already pulled, the original plan was to rebuild my 22re, but money is a little tight for that right now and I want to drive my 4runner rather then spend 70 bucks a week to drive my ford ranger . My question is what is my best bet to use, the harness with the motor in the celica and that ecu or the harness from my 88 22re, dist, fuel injectors? I know the injectors changed in 88 so I cant use my harness with that motor without swapping everithing I was just wondering if it was possible to use the harness from the new motor and ecu instead of swapping all the stuff? Any advice would be great, sorry for the long explanation!

 

Just change the block and head.

 

Is that the only way it can be done, I cant just use the harness and ecu from the celica 22re and put it in?

 

I only ask because I have my efi, fuel rail,etc, all taken a part and it looks like a major pain to put back together. I took it apart when I first pulled the motor before I know how to take it off the block in one piece.

 

Exchanging just the block and head in spite of being more work is the best way to do it since you do not know if all of the vacuum ports, etc. are the same between what's in the Celica and what you need for the truck.
But the 87 block and head in the 85 celica and the 88 block and head from your truck are basically the same.

 

yeah, Except for the injectors right?

 

Swapping the engine control system will create headaches you did not know you could have, unless you are VERY savvy.... if you took it too far apart, get some help from a local bud or access the FSM.

 

yeah I have an original FSM, I guess it doesn't look that bad just a little intimidating. thanks!