wrxnefx06

I'm looking for some pointers on building a non expensive 22rte. My friend is selling me the block, head, exhaust manifold, blown turbo. I plan on honing the block and replacing the pistons, rings, rods, bearings, etc. New timing chain and new turbo. I would like to know what you guys recommend as far as replacement turbo, pistons, rings, rods, bearings etc. I was on eBay and I saw 22rte piston package for 159.99. It says they are racing pistons.. I don't necessarily trust what I read on eBay so any help would be great.

Ps I have a 1988 22re and I know I need the ecu and wiring harness if I decide not to use an aftermarket ecu.

'884Runner

Where are you located? I have a friend that has a 87 turbo 4runner parts truck. We have been using the body parts off of it, but don't need any of the mechanical stuff. You may be able to get some useable stuff cheap if you're close by.

wrxnefx06

I'm located in Renton, WA

85TurboRunner

Well if your going turbo you'll need one of these.



And its conveniently located a little way south down in Vancouver.

Elton

i wonder what would happen if you where to find a way to make a intercooler work doesn't cold air work better

dcg9381

I've seen those also and I've quizzed the guys selling them.. I'd want feedback from machine shops on how well they are manufactured in terms of weight and size before buying them. Until they're known to be reliable, I'd just buy parts from Ted - Engnbldr.

On pistons, under 200hp cast pistons are fine.
Factory spec rings, rods, bearings - the 22RE and 22RTE have stout bottom ends, no real reason to upgrade that stuff in my opinion.

Replacement turbo: Here's the rub. LC and TEC both sell "kits" to replace the factory turbo. Both run $1200-$1500. The CT20 is in that price range also. If the CT20 is trashed and/or has a cracked housing, it's expensive. If you're going to use standard boost range, my suggestion is to run a small to mid sized T3 turbo on the manifold of your choice, which will save you some money over the LC and TEC kits.
If you're less inclined to do any fabrication, the TEC kit is a good kit, bolt-on setup, and produces good results.



You guys might list the 22RTE parts trucks at www.22rte-trucks.com.

There were some aftermarket intercoolers offered for the 22RTE, but to the best of my knowledge these intercoolers required removal of the AC to fit behind the grill.

There are many "custom" solutions for an intercooler - I've got mine built behind the skid plate fed by a steel scoop:



There are a few other people on yotatech that have other solutions. I think it's easier to put an IC on a lifted non-IFS truck.

I'd highly recommend one, I've sorta changed my thinking on this over the years and after measuring intake temps. I regularly get an intake temperature drop of 70-90 degrees when on the highway. This is a large enough temperature drop to result in a significant power increase.