So I have an 85 4x4 with a non running 22re. My plans were to build it out, 4 links, coil overs, rebuilt engine, cage, lockers, etc...

Yesterday, I fell into a deal on an 89 runner SR5 V6 for 1800 bucks. There is a little more rust on this one than my truck, but it runs strong with a little miss once in a while (still got to figure that one out.

Anyways, now I am torn. I am sure that I want the straight axel on the 85, but I want the engine from the runner.

So do I use the parts from the truck and do a SAS on the runner, or swap the engine from the runner to the truck?

I like the idea of having the enclosed rear on the runner, but I also like the flexibility of the the truck. Which would you do?

 

Fix the 22RE as it is a much more reliable engine than a 3.slow V6.

 

I'd definately keep the truck for everything. As far as the motors are concerned, the v6 is a reliable engine, just not as reliable as, IMO, the most reliable engine ever built, the 22re. The pros and cons here obvious, more power/less mpgs with the 6, and opposite with the 22r. Its a matter of preference, really.

 

well you asked for opinions...

SAS the 4Runner
Use the ORS 3.4L kit to swap out the 3.0 (unlike the 3RZ - motor mounts avail)

BUt Im a 4Runner guy....

 

My sugestion would be a deisel from a front cut importer, better power/mpg/ and reliability. I am soon getting one and would recomend it for everyone.

 

If one is here in AZ (don't know about the rest of the states) the diesel would have to get quite a bit better mileage as the price of diesel is at or above the highest premium grade of gasoline.




Fred