Lc 22-r

 

lc is too expensive, and i'm not a big fan of carbs. but you got the right engine


oregon engine rebuilders, super-stock
-os valves
-.030 overbore
-new head
-rv cam
-oem gaskets

 

Does your new digs have a garage?
I'm guessing you've read some issues about the rigs seating and oil blow bye.

 

jeez, now that i'm reading more reviews, everyone has different experiences. it's either they are great engines and he bought 4 of them, or it didn't even last 4k miles. but nothing so far on rings or blow-by

i kinda have a garage. i have a shed with a concrete floor and covered area on the side. or, i could take it to my grandmother's place where she has a 2-car garage, but my truck is a bit long (it fits, but not much room in the front)

 

Ian,
I swear I read some threads with guys rebuilding 22r engines, and having blowby issues before 10k miles. Now, I could be wrong, but lots of these kits were Engine Builder kits, and he was very responsive in trying to figure out what the problems were. Some said the ring material was wrong, and there were some that said it didn't matter. What I read had to do with the rings seating.

I'm betting that if you contact him and ask, he will be more informative then me.

I hope these issues with the rings has been resolved.

 

what happened top the 5vze plan? you can still get low mileage JDM engines?

 

i uh... i don't know anymore. after reading through reviews, it seems as though it's hit-or-miss with any engine rebuilder. and doing it myself would get me what i had before; a stock 22r-e. after checking my funds, it may be more feasible to do a 5vz swap. to do minimum fab work, i'd use the chilkat motor mounts. i would also need to find a 3vz-r150 bellhousing for my r151f. dunno... any way i go, i want to end up with more than stock power, though.

anyone know of a good low-mileage engine source?

 

Would The 5vz r150 bellhousing alsowork?

 

http://www.4x4wire.com/forums/showfl...=393760&page=0

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You looking at JDM importers?

 

How much older is the older r150f bellhousing? Pre 95?

 

Think he's runnin a 151 but the bell house pattern is diffenrce and the input shaft.

 

87-95 3.0 r150 bellhousing

and not jdm, too much money. i'd just be looking for a low-ish mile engine that i would tune up

 

Any interest in picking up a totalled one and parting it out? You've got all the fancy space at your new place, but I don't know how picky your neighbors are.

 

interest, yes. the neighbors should be fine with it as long as it stays tucked away. but i may have to move in a year (yes, again) so i don't think that would be a very good option.

as i read up more on 2.4 to 3.4 swaps, the more i like the idea. also, ebay has a nice selection in a wide range of prices and mileage ($980 to well over $2000) which is the same price as rebuilt 22r long blocks. (i use ebay mainly for pricing, but also buyer protection)

there are a few things i don't quite get (and i'll research later), like why the price difference between 4x2 and 4x4 engines? will either work? i notice some engines have a down-turned driver's side exhaust manifold; what models/years are the straight ones? what's with the "fifth digit N"?

anyway, even with a good tune-up on a 150k 3.4, i'll still be way over stock power. i'm glad i posted on here, otherwise i might have ended up with a regrettable engine on my hands. thanks guys, i love being able to bounce thoughts around. however, i will be traveling for work this year, so this may be an off-and-on project. at least i have a commuter car

tl-dr: i'm planning my 3.4 swap

 

I don't know specifics of the engine but the 2wd will have the oil pan needed for a SAS, not sure if it will interfere with your current IFS. If it does you'll need to change the pan, pickup, dipstick and drill a new location in the block, IIRC. Exhaust exits the driver side due to the crossover style similar to the 3.0. An easy remedy is cut it and flip it, lots of info on pirate.

 

yeah, looks like i'll need a 88-95 3.0 4x4 pan/pickup

https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f160...l-swap-237832/

and with the exhaust, i was talking more about this on the driver's side:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/JDM-Toyota-4Runner-Tacoma-Tundra-T100-5VZFE-V6-3-4L-Engine-1996-2004-/261376200509?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cdb3c4f3d&vxp=mtr
notice how the exhaust manifold on the driver's side turns down. in looking at more listings, it looks like a jdm thing

 

3.0 to r150 bellhousing sourced. that was easy. i put up an ad on pirate last night, and this morning i wake up to a reasonable offer. boom.

and with the spare r151f i have (yeah, i still have 2 of them ), i can test-fit everything beforehand

 

GoTo toyodiy.com and start looking at different models to figure out what engine came in what truck so you can find the right manifolds. If I were doing it I'd look at getting the passenger side exhaust with the crossover behind the motor like the 3vz has. You'll have less exhaust work to do in the end.
I didn't know the engine had straight manifolds like the one you show.
Also keep in mind the 5vz doesn't get very good mpg, I know it's out of the question but the 1uz gets better mileage and has better stock power out of the box. And you could megasquirt the 1uv, not sure how many maps are available for the 5vz. But the 1uz will require a custom bell house and flywheel you can purchase. Not to mention the exhust work. I like the 5vz with the exhust around the back of the engine to keep from making an exhaust that has to crossover under the Trans. IMO

 

exhaust isn't too much of a worry for me. it'll get a crossover pipe behind the heads like most standard swaps. i considered the 1uz, but there was too much fab work (engine mounts, bellhousing) even though i already have the auto bh to r15x adapter. i'm not worried about mpg or smog at all, but i will keep the smog stuff to keep the ecu happy. and i still want propane

as for after-the-cat exhaust, i'm thinking making my own, now that i have a decent welder at my disposal. something with a quiet muffler

thanks again for all your help. we need to do another wrenching weekend soon