I'm going to be buying an 89-95 toyota truck. I'm not sure if i should go for the 6 cylinder, or the 4 cylinder. I'm afraid the 4 cyl. is going be a pain going up hills and merging on the freeway. Can anyone tell me the pros and cons of each? Thanks in advance.

 

I would definently go with the V-6. The V-4 is bullitproof from what I hear but it is also very weak. The V-6 is very reliable but don't expect it to be very fast. Very good torque for 4 wheeling but not fast on the highway. Hope this helps.

 

I had a 92 4runner before this, and i was in an accident and the body was twisted, so it was totalled. I know the v6 isn't a power house, but i don't see many v6 trucks around here. I might just hold out for the v6.

 

V6 all the way. My cousin has a 4 cylinder, I have a v6. The gas mileage is better in the 4 but it still doesn't compare to the 6 on the freeway when cruising. He can only cruise at about 75 tops.
Good Luck!!!:eek:

 

I had a '90 truck with the 22RE and stick, and it had more power than my '91 Runner with an auto and V6 :eek:

I and a friend of mine dragged on an abandoned back street by Boeing going home one day.
He had the V6 and an auto like I have in my Runner.
Other than the different engines & trannies, our trucks were both Extracabs.

He had the 31" tire package, I had 245 size tires, one up from the stock 235.

I blew him off by 2 car lengths at the end of the road.
He was quite surprized in my little 4 banger plain jane mobile.

I also use to pull this
tent trailer over mountain passes at 70 MPH.
No way my 4Runner could do that.

Granted the old truck was lighter, but that 22RE was very torquy.

 

I, too, have been considering the same thing. But, if I buy it, it would be only as a project vehicle. I have been considering the 22RE so that I can turbocharge it, stroke it, and modify the head.

 

The 4 popper is more reliable than the V6. You should also look at repair costs down the road, where the V6 is alot more $$ to repaire and maintain.. But another bonus to the 4 popper, the aftermarket parts availablity is greater and for street use you can really hop them up.

 

My 2nd gen 4 banger with 5spd, I pushed to its limit and get well over 105mph. My truck came with the 225's and gearings for the 225's, but then upgraded to 31's, lost mileage and power. But the lil 22re is good on highways and for burnouts......hehehe

 

I have a 92 p/u 22r-e manual and it's a tank. Go with the 4 banger manual. Ask anyone who really wheels and they will say the same. I think I have seen the same ? on Wild Yoats. You may want to search the V-Board for it. If not post the same ?. Lke the other guy sayed the 4 cyl. has more aftermarket. Including a better T-Case. www.WildYoats.com

 

Here is the posting on Wild Yoats. Check it out!-
http://bb.wildyoats.com/showthread.p...ghlight=Manual

 

I have owned both the 4 cyl and the V6; both were 5 speeds. The 4 cylinder's advantages include ease of service and slightly better gas mileage than the V6. Meanwhile the V6 has significantly more torque (and a flatter torque curve), is much quieter than the 4, gets relatively good mileage (I get 16.5 city and 18-19 highway with a roof rack, 32" tires and a lead foot) and in general is a much more refined engine. I hated my 4 cylinder because it could never maintain a reasonable speed on mountain grades when loaded. In fact, my V6 pickup WITH a loaded cab-over camper still does better on the hills than the empty 4 cyl. Reliability between the two engines is the same, in my experience.

Ken

 

I have a 22R carburated in my truck with stock 225s. I live in the mountains and it seems to provide good power and gets over 20 MPG (city and highway combined, not much of a lead foot). The 22R series engines are very reliable with the exception of the timing chain guides, which have a tendency to wear out after about 150000 miles. The V6 has more power at high speeds and is quieter, but there is also a noticable difference in gas mileage. If you plan on hauling big loads or getting bigger tires, go with the 6. If you want to keep your truck for a very long time and want good gas mileage go with the 4.

 

By the way, my truck is a 5 spd manual and so was the V6 pickup that I drove.