late 80's Yotas
12-15-2005, 09:43 AM
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late 80's Yotas
Hey Fellas,
Is there a big difference between the 86-89 trucks and 4runners and the 90-95 ones? I kinda like the oldschool look of the 80's trucks, and I figure they should run just as well if they're cared for and have EFI
What do you think? Any ideas?
Is there a big difference between the 86-89 trucks and 4runners and the 90-95 ones? I kinda like the oldschool look of the 80's trucks, and I figure they should run just as well if they're cared for and have EFI
What do you think? Any ideas?
12-15-2005, 10:19 AM
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Couple things...
Since this isn't the "Newbie Forum", if you search (or just look around YT at the Tech section) you can find the answer.
Also, it might be more helpful if this was in the forum for 86-95 Pickups/4Runners.
Now on to your questions:
In 90, when the 4Runners changed body styles, they also changed over to linked coil-spring rear ends. The trucks stayed leaf springs in the rear. The engines are pretty much the like this for 4Runners:
22RE '85-'95
3.0 3vz V6 '88-'95
22RTE ??'86-'88??
All are fuel infected. The only 4Runners that didn't have fuel injection were pre-'85.
I hope this answers your questions.
Since this isn't the "Newbie Forum", if you search (or just look around YT at the Tech section) you can find the answer.
Also, it might be more helpful if this was in the forum for 86-95 Pickups/4Runners.
Now on to your questions:
In 90, when the 4Runners changed body styles, they also changed over to linked coil-spring rear ends. The trucks stayed leaf springs in the rear. The engines are pretty much the like this for 4Runners:
22RE '85-'95
3.0 3vz V6 '88-'95
22RTE ??'86-'88??
All are fuel infected. The only 4Runners that didn't have fuel injection were pre-'85.
I hope this answers your questions.
12-15-2005, 01:43 PM
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84-85 pickups and 84-85 4Runners are the same mechanically.
86-95 pickups and 86-89 4Runners are the same mechanically.
90-95 4Runners have coil spring rear suspension, otherwise are the same.
22R 81-87 (95 for 2wd) *I think*
22RE '85-'95
22RTE (turbo) '86-'87
3VZE 3.0 V6 '88-'95
86-95 pickups and 86-89 4Runners are the same mechanically.
90-95 4Runners have coil spring rear suspension, otherwise are the same.
22R 81-87 (95 for 2wd) *I think*
22RE '85-'95
22RTE (turbo) '86-'87
3VZE 3.0 V6 '88-'95
12-16-2005, 03:51 PM
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Thanks for the info, guys. Does the non-coil spring suspension really bite?
What do you think about the turbos? Are they any good? I really don't know much about turbos - do they make maintenance a hassle or cause more need for repair?
I really want a 22RE 5-speed in it. Do they get pretty good mileage? I know my current 93 pickup with the 3.0 gets pretty atrocious mileage...
What do you think about the turbos? Are they any good? I really don't know much about turbos - do they make maintenance a hassle or cause more need for repair?
I really want a 22RE 5-speed in it. Do they get pretty good mileage? I know my current 93 pickup with the 3.0 gets pretty atrocious mileage...
12-18-2005, 10:42 AM
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What dya mean non coil spring really bite?
Nothing wrong with leaf springs.
Avoid the turbos unless you are a mechanic.
22re 5 speed driven conservatively can easily get 20-21 mpg. 22-23 on highway trips. Neat thing though is they don't suffer as much if you put your foot in it a lot like the 3,0 does. Driven hard it's easy to lose 3-4 mpg with the 3,0 but I didn't see much loss with the 22RE, it still got 18-19 driven hard.
Nothing wrong with leaf springs.
Avoid the turbos unless you are a mechanic.
22re 5 speed driven conservatively can easily get 20-21 mpg. 22-23 on highway trips. Neat thing though is they don't suffer as much if you put your foot in it a lot like the 3,0 does. Driven hard it's easy to lose 3-4 mpg with the 3,0 but I didn't see much loss with the 22RE, it still got 18-19 driven hard.
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12-18-2005, 03:45 PM
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toyota(as well as just about every japanese manufacturer) doesn't build their frames with interchangeable engine/tranny mounts, unfortunately. you'd be in for a ton of work if you were to convert a V6 truck to a 4 banger.
the 3.0/auto combo is gonna be a real dog. i'd hold out for something with a 5 speed.
the 3.0/auto combo is gonna be a real dog. i'd hold out for something with a 5 speed.
12-20-2005, 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by 86 TurboSR5
33+ on highway. 23 around town in this x-cab. 5 sp.
Last edited by bob200587; 12-20-2005 at 01:49 PM.
12-21-2005, 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by kyle_22r
if it's a 2wd i'd believe it.
oh yeah, the '89-95 trucks use longer leaf springs in the rear than earlier ones, they ride a bit softer.
oh yeah, the '89-95 trucks use longer leaf springs in the rear than earlier ones, they ride a bit softer.
Good catch, I forgot about that one. Important to remember if buying someone's used stuff...
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