22re?
 

can some one please tell me why or why not I may choose a 22re motor from a 84-88 pickup, as opposed to the 3.0 v-6?
I do not know alot about motors but have seen were some folks on here have suggested a 22re---why

thanks anyone:bang:

the 22re is easier to work on and will last longer than a 3.0

what he said

22r 22re 20r 22rte= bullet proof (as long as you keep the valves adjusted)

3.0=head gasket problems, valve cover gasket problems, burnt valve problems, ect ect

22re all the way!!!!!

:saw:

they're pretty slow though 3.4l swap would be the way to go

Go for the 22RE. It doesn't fill up the engine bay like a Vshaped engine. This makes work on it so easy I can do it! I can stand on the frame inside the engine bay and work on it.

I always love these threads... Well, here we go (again):

22R(E)

pros: Durable, reliable, easy to work on
cons: Slow, weak, tend to get engine knock


3VZE:

pros: Reliable, torquey, more power than the alternative
cons: Head gasket failures, slow, horrid gas mileage, b*tch to work on


Either motor is pretty reliable (I've got 208k on my 3.0, runs like a top). Whichever one you choose, a manual tranny is a MUST