Best Performance Mods for your Toyota 22R/E!

These were in my opinion the best mods you could do for your 22R/E motor. They didn't break the bank, and the overall health of the engine and performance was noticable. I love these motors to death, and this helped my camper immensely.
Here is the mods from LCE Performance.
Headers:
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Pro Torque Cam
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Flex Fan Cooling
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[@gabrielguadarrama8701]

I feel your passion for Toyota 22re. I’ve had once since I was 19 years old. Great video. Will definitely instal the headers in mine 22r for life !!!

[@SirDrifto]

They’re just good stout engines which is rare today

[@alisonkucic633]

Great video! Just bought an '84 Dolphin. Definitely think I should have these mods done. Thank you for putting this out there.

[@SirDrifto]

Thanks for watching

[@SpinninBackfisted]

Just grabbed a 1984 toyota rayder with a 22r today in sweet condition for 3800.00 - will be watching ALL of your vids. Thank you sir very helpful. Thought to do the weber carb right away but will do headers first. Thank you again

[@SirDrifto]

The Weber upgrade is great if you want all power but I still think I’m getting better mpg with the stock carb. Do whatever you can to make it breath easier

[@jerryrussell2600]

Here is an awesome trick that got my clutch to work when I was stranded in my motorhome in an isolated area far away from anyone. I could not get any more adjustment on the clutch adjustment threaded rod under the dash on my 1984 toyota mini motorhome. I could not get the clutch pedal to travel enough to allow the transmission to go into first gear on my manual 4 speed transmission. I needed the clutch slave cylinder to travel further to release the clutch disc. I thought about what I had available in the vehicle, then I came up with two options. I already had the parts needed on my valve cover to do the trick, which really fixed the problem, and it has worked great every since, (and it has been working for years). The first option was to remove one of those acorn type nuts from the top of the valve cover on the 22R engine. I used that acorn type nut on the rod coming out of of the hydraulic clutch slave cylinder to give it more travel. Fortunately this worked so my second option of starting the engine with the transmission already in first gear, by having the starter drag the vehicle forward until the engine started. I put the acorn type valve cover nut on the end of the rod coming out of the clutch slave cylinder. I put the rod that came from the hydraulic slave cylinder into the open end of the acorn nut , then I put then the round part of the acorn nut into the dimple in the metal lever that swivels into the hogs head which moves the throw-out bearing against the pressure plate o release the clutch disc. The acorn type nut gave the slave cylinder the travel distance that it needed to work properly again. Later on, when I was able to purchase a new slave cylinder, it would not work, so I put the acorn nut on the rod again. The acorn nut does the trick, and it has been working perfectly for several years without any problems.

[@adventurousairman]

Nice, I had a 77 Celica with a 5 speed, 22R , I commuted with it for 15 years, it never let me down…….

[@SirDrifto]

Did you do any mods to it?

[@hrr_rules1379]

Hey I live in alaska too! Where in alaska do you live?

[@civilsocietyprivateinteres1711]

Yes I got the first gen 22r really is astonishingly reliable

[@civilsocietyprivateinteres1711]

No mechanical mods besides rebuilt carb new fuel pump etc, one mod I do recommend that is cheap and easy is I'd you have manual, buy new shifter ball bushings off lce or what not, improved shifting smoothness and reduced play when in gear cheap too and took 5 mins to install

[@adambatchelder4121]

Yep the 22 r is a amazing little motor. I had one for years and loved it . Than I ended up with a cab over camper in a pre smog dodge diesel truck and never can't imagine going back

[@aaronbrennan2187]

I found this video worth watching it was very informative and well explained

[@SirDrifto]

Thank you!

[@brettsymington3236]

Thanks mate, have a 1995 dual-cab rn85r 22r & found your comments very helpful, especially headers & water pump upgrades. Australian summers can be brutal & cooling is a must trying to increase hp. Very interested in how your camper turns out also

[@Dustinp_18]

Wow Im really digging this camper, she is a beauty ❤

[@spooky8662]

Thanks for this I was thinking of the same mods!

[@prdubi]

Best 3 mods was the LCE RV, street header and 4:56 gears for my 1986 4runner. Total night and day for my 22re. I can literally cruise and take on hills with no issues. Thanks for doing this video to validate what makes 22r engines happy campers. I do recommend a 3 core aluminum radiator if you want to get more cooling out of it. Explore that if I didn't hear you correctly on if you did that MoD also.

[@SirDrifto]

Great point on the radiator! I'll do a video next on the 5speed swap and gear ratio change

[@alexv4046]

I second the 3 core radiator. Did mine with new motor and it made a world of difference.

[@Torch4ya]

4.88s for my AT. Best mod on my RV.

[@magicmitch5000]

I really wish I would have seen this comment first so I didn't have to suffer through this rambling video.

[@robertpolanco3467]

4.56 gears? what tire size you running?

[@elisecody6719]

I have an 1988 Toyota pick up with an 22re and I am in love with it, I use it for work but it's also an rock crawler

[@SirDrifto]

Has it been pretty reliable for you?

[@TimmyCramer]

Just bought a 1997 2.7 toyota tacoma 4x4 with 20k on the odo...!! Collector owned and flawless. Slapped some new tires on it and drove home. Timmy C Arizona

[@SirDrifto]

That's a great setup

[@REVNUMANEWBERN]

I remember the 18rc I believe it was in a Celica I had, GREAT engine, wish I still had the car

[@justmarshall8654]

I have a 85 4x4 pickup swapped with a 94 22r, 280,000 miles on the engine just threw a new starter and fuel pump and it runs great

[@jasonwhite8722]

my 85 toyota coachman has the 22r &4speed manual.. ive added a cheepbay 4-1 header (listed for a 22r 4runner) and full 2-1/4'" exaust and a msd ignition box .. both mods have helped greatly . ive also modded it too run a larger airfilter.

[@nobodynoone2500]

Msd is no better than the later 22re ignition swap, but works okay. The header and exhaust are doing the heavy lifting here.

[@user-nr8tl6yt4g]

I got one of those rvs, and I'm so happy to have it!😊

[@SirDrifto]

Good choice!

[@thenman23]

youre so lucky

[@thenman23]

where did you get it

[@user-nr8tl6yt4g]

@@thenman23 Austin, Texas.

[@NuclearSandwich7]

I did similar modifications to my 86 pickup. The entire build consisted of this: Weber carb Offenhauser intake manifold Lce header RV camshaft Oversized valves 2mm I believe And a full tune up consisting of water and oil pump, timing chain, distributor cap, spark plug and wires, etc. Truck is an absolute monster now. I have no hesitation In telling you that it would hold its own against my old 98 Tacoma that was equipped with the 3.4 and manual transmission. This built 22r is right there in the same ballpark. My build wasn’t cheap, but if you have one of these 22r or 22re engines, and you want power, you do not have to do a swap. You can get power out of them.

[@SG_88]

How is it on a trail at any angle though? I can't justify the cost for all that. Moving to propane.

[@NuclearSandwich7]

@@SG_88 I can’t empirically answer that unfortunately. The truck isn’t a rock crawler, but I do take it on some technical trails. I’ve never had it cut out or suffer at angles, but I’ve never had it on anything incredibly steep. Moderately steep, but nothing wild.

[@nobodynoone2500]

With all that I'd do a port job on the head, it's pretty restritive. Pretty good list!

[@drumsnspace]

I've never really had wild gains from upgrades on the 22R and RE engines I've owned over the years. Best bit of advice is knowing what they can and can't do. It'll never knock your socks off but they are definitely tanks. A baseline tune up is a great way to get it dialed in, the REs have their TPS sensor go out of adjustment sometimes and just getting that, clean injectors, fresh plugs and wires is a great way to get them dialed in. I put a "hi flo" head in from 22RE Performance coupled with an upgraded cam and shorty LCE header and it did help wake up that engine a bit. Never screamed but even with super tall rear end gears I could chirp the tires shifting to second.

[@nobodynoone2500]

Yup. These engines are made better, but not really transformed like some others. The long stroke and old-school design has some limitations alongside its advantages.

[@1951Roy]

Thanks for all the Toyota engine tips. I wish mine stopped better.

[@SirDrifto]

Like actually braking performance?

[@1951Roy]

@@SirDrifto Yes, mine is slow to stop.

[@billythomas4527]

​@@1951Royupgrade to V6 calipers

[@nobodynoone2500]

Make sure your rotors are thick enough, then do some more agressive "street/track" pads. I like Hawk>EBC>PowerStop>Centric>everyone else. Brembo are good but wear too quickly, Better Pads and good tires make better braking. For rotors Centric blanks (many other companies rebrand centric and may be cheaper on occasion) are best value for quality. Don't waste money buying BIGGER brakes unless you are boiling your brake fluid.

[@zelloking]

22r / e for life!!

[@SirDrifto]

The best engines

[@aerialrescuesolutions3277]

Dual row timing chain with steel backed guides. Header for sure. I'm not doing high altitude so the Weber and the Offenhauser intake are on the list. EGR delete. Thanks for the video, and you are correct, LCE is the top name here. Jim

[@SirDrifto]

Definitely want to do that timing chain upgrade

[@aerialrescuesolutions3277]

@@SirDrifto The dual row timing chain is the ticket, you will be super happy with this upgrade.

[@senate2042]

I have an 89 dolphin 22re and I love it! May be slo but I'm on the go! Mine has 170k and been all over north America. I just found out about Lce myself and have been upgrading my 87 22r pickup lol I'm in colorado at 8800 ft

[@SirDrifto]

That is wonderful. They are great engines

[@jaydendirksen1128]

I really like this guy

[@FawknHayn2986]

I think everyone hates the 3vz because of the way they made the exhaust on the passenger side go up and over the bellhousing and into the driver side exhaust which creates a back pressure in the number 6 piston and it blows headgaskets. I also hated them until i found that out and got one with a set of headers and what a world of differences

[@Guitarhero1000]

Thanks for the info!!!

[@j_mars_cars]

This is my second or third watch of this video. I have a 22re 2nd gen 4runner on 33’s. It has a bumper, winch, rock sliders, lift, and 4.88 gears. I am wishing for more power, but I’ve also neglected my engine a bit(it does have a new head gasket and machined head to its Final Cut before its scrap, so higher compression?). I just did an oil change with 5w30 Valvoline restore and protect(amazing oil) and it already feels happier. My prior oil change was cheap oil and marvel mystery oil. Just ordered a redline 261 crawler/torker cam and I wanted to know if I was wasting my money. Nope! Sounds like I’ll love it when I install it.

[@SG_88]

I've got a brand new 22R, only thing I'm doing is deleting all the parasitic smog systems and swapping it to propane. Weber would probably be ok on the street but I've read enough about the carb issues at angles. Plus my propane will have a practically infinite shelf life.

[@shippen2010]

Thank you !

[@havenmcgarity1472]

Thinking about doing this for my Celica

[@SirDrifto]

It's worth it!

[@fahrgast237]

I have a 99 Tacoma with a 22RE 238,000 miles. I'm looking to show her some love in the form of some performance mods, so thanks for the info.

[@SirDrifto]

Has it been reliable with those milee?

[@fahrgast237]

@@SirDrifto very, alternator went 5 years ago. That's about it.

[@nobodynoone2500]

i didn't know 99's still used the 22re. What country are you in?

[@AKDevilman]

You got lucky with your 3.Slow(3VZ)...more than half had bad passenger side heads due to a flawed manufacturing process. Word has it the pour on those cast heads was done incorrectly making them structurally flawed...basically there was a 99% chance they would crack and leak antifreeze into the #4 and 6 cylinders on the right side eventually after enough heat cycles. It would manifest as a blown cylinder head gasket. I got a '90 4runner dirt cheap because of this issue. I swapped in a 3.4 (5VZ) in and never looked back, it was a direct fit due to the donor rig being a T100 and NOT a Tacoma model. Didn't even have to swap the oil pan! That 5VZFE was a beast!!! Back then they were easy to find, (2005) nowadays it is sought after and super hard to find(at least in Alaska, LOL) Thanks for the info on this 22R/E stuff. I have a free 1991 4x4 rig given to me because the 22R/E block got ventilated, so going for a swap in of a free 22R(just had to get it out of the woods and fight off a sasquatch for it) and am planning on putting the FI on it from the blown engine.

[@SirDrifto]

I've heard that issue about the 3vze. Mine was pretty dang good. But I do like the 22r much more for ease of working on and reliability

[@jasonmccoy567]

I love 22rs I've had plenty of them. All over 300k miles and one of them I had the temp guage pegged with 1 quart of oil. I thought for sure it was done for but I put watter in it and some oil and it was just fine. I dro e it for like 4 more years after that and only added every time the valves got really loud so yea and beet a 22r

[@SirDrifto]

That is amazing 👏

[@glenngamboa9224]

LCE 👍👍

[@damiandavies4632]

I have a 93 Pickup, 22RE and I'm in the process of redoing a lot of things.

[@Andy-Mesa]

Getting my engine rebuilt right now, wish I knew all this stuff weeks ago so I could have ordered the parts during the build.

[@SirDrifto]

You still have time

[@nobodynoone2500]

How'd the rebuild go? About to do mine. Gotta send the block to the shop then order pistons.

[@Andy-Mesa]

@@nobodynoone2500 not well, I had the engine rebuilt but it immediately started leaking a quart of oil every 100 miles, and the builder eventually ghosted me. So I wasted $2800 and I eventually sold the RV for a $9000 loss.

[@eduardozepeda7257]

Nice build and upgrades, I love your rig! Have you considered one of LCE's high torque flywheels? Also, you mentioned you got a 170-degree thermostat but I couldn't find it on LCE's website, it's either 160, 180, 190, or 195. I have an 18ft Sunrader that I'm planning on replacing the entire cooling system.

[@SirDrifto]

Thank you! And yes. When the clutch finally goes on this. I'm gonna do that high torque flywheel. Well worth the money. I personally would so the 180 thermostat. Mine runs cold. Sometimes too cold in the winter and takes a good timefeame for the heater to blow hot. Sometimes we wish for a cool running motor and get too much cool 🤣

[@eduardozepeda7257]

@@SirDrifto I live in Mexico so it's warm most of the year especially on the coast where we spend the majority of the time when we travel in the Sunrader. I have no idea which thermostat I have so I guess I can try the 180 and see how it goes. Thanks for your response!

[@jerryrussell2600]

The 170 thermostat is for hot desert type areas.

[@nobodynoone2500]

Stay with a stock thermostat unless your engine guy says otherwise.

[@andelchallenger5516]

I got LCE header for my 78 20R engine and I’m completely satisfied with the gain in torque and horsepower. Kk

[@SirDrifto]

Great choice 🙏

[@jerryrussell2600]

no computers on the mid 80"s toyota mini motorhomes, so I can do all of my own repairs, and the parts companies are overstocked on the parts so the prices are affordable. The insurance on a toyota mini motorhome here in nebraska is easily affordable. I could not afford the insurance on a regular vehicle on my social security income so I always drive this old toyota mini motorhome. The miles per gallon is great, the insurance is cheap, the license plates are cheap, the parts are not costly, I can do all of the repairs myself, the vehicle is tough and the transmission and engine are dependable. 162,000 miles and still running, without any squeaks or rattles. A very sound vehicle, reliable, affordable and dependable. Simple to work on. Great for a person living on a fixed low income.

[@16driver16]

With the weber 38/38 I have on my 22r It only needs to be jetted for extreme elevation change the adjustment screws on either side can make up for your more average change of elevation

[@SirDrifto]

I was wondering. That makes more sense.

[@DePalma.]

Good video thanks! Did the LCE lower your MPG?

[@SirDrifto]

I actually am getting better milage mainly because I'm not working the motor as hard. Maybe 2mpg more. Power difference especially torque is noticeable

[@quintana231]

Have a 93 Toyota pickup with a 22re. Also live in New Mexico! Come back soon!

[@SirDrifto]

Love New Mexico. And nice truck 👍

[@HooDRidEWhiteY]

NM here too. Land of clean Toyotas!

[@RX7MAN27]

Appreciate info

[@mfuji02]

LCE makes a supercharger kit too

[@jimbo2.094]

The key in ignition buzzer. I forgot how annoying that this is. LOL!!!😂😂😂 I have a 1992 pickup I bought new and within about 2 weeks I jabbed an ice pick through the buzzer speaker.

[@SirDrifto]

Everytime it gets me with that dang buzz

[@nobodynoone2500]

You can just unplug it, but i guess that works too if you don't short the coil.

[@dabbs0414]

I always wanted a shorty sunrader but I ended getting a 88 pickup winnebago. Love Toyota rvs 😂

[@jerryrussell2600]

The older 22R had the double row timing chains, older then 1984. My 1981 has the double row timing chain stock.

[@civilsocietyprivateinteres1711]

Yes me too never had a TC problem

[@nobodynoone2500]

Never had a problem with either. Chain mfg has improved much over the years.

[@madmod]

I had a Celica engine in my sandrail, also double row.

[@kennethwelch9203]

Hooked headers make a header for a couple of hundred bucks. Another thing you can do is pull all vacuum lines except for the break boost and plug up the vacuum holes (if your carbonated) Also, a snow mobile open filter will fit the throat of the carbonator.exactly. when I put the snow mobile air filter on mine I only had to use the top plate became the bottom rubber of the filter has a groove that fits the carborator top. Also the valves, run them on the tighter end. I would adjust mine where it was alittle tough to pull out the feeler gauge.

[@kennethwelch9203]

Sorry for the typos hooker header

[@mountainman4410]

On all the older toyotas I've owned (never an rv one) the cooling system was the opposite. I could never get them to warm up enough! Especially in the winter. I would have to block half my radiator, just to get the engine to warm up enough so the overdrive would work on the e automatic transmission. 😂

[@madmod]

A mild cam, good induction, and decent headers go a long way. Its cheap for a 4 cyl too

[@rickjamesjr6651]

79 20r I love it

[@SirDrifto]

Great engine

[@jerryrussell2600]

I also found out that the rear end differential with the dually tires on my 1984 toyota mini motorhome was a rear end purchased from Winnebago for the toyota mini-motorhomes, which is the rear end made for those large Winnebago motorhomes. The original toyota mini motorhome rear end differential had problems, perhaps from people putting too much weight into the motorhome, so toyota had a recall to replace the rear end with the heavier duty Winnebago rear end. This is why my 1984 Dolphin mini motorhome with the 4 speed manual transmission, travels 7 mph faster when traveling at a highway speed then what the speedometer registers. I have to glance at the speedometer often in a city and subtract that 7 mph, so I do not get a speeding ticket. The toyota mini motorhomes (that are newer than mine) which have the V6 engine from the mid 90"s also have the Winnebago rear end, but with an automatic transmission, so those vehicles actually travel slower then the speedometer registers, so the driver wonders why everyone is passing his vehicle.

[@waynep343]

Question. Did the headers come with an oxygen sensor bung. So you can use an air fuel ratio gauge to look at the air fuel ratio at 1400 to 1600 rpm steady throttle to see if the idle feed restrictions are sized correctly. At 2700 to 3000 rpms to see if the main jet is too rich or lean. After you get both of those dialed in. Then test drive at 65 to 70 to see if the overall air fuel ratio is rich or lean. Change just the secondary main jet and test drive again. This is the modern way to calibrate carbs. Changing to headers really throws off idle transition. Primary and secondary jetting. Headers usually lean out stock jetting. Jets are available. Or use them from a junk carb. Drill them 0 001" at a time and retest as described above. A number 61 to 80 drill bit set is not expensive. About the size of a book of matches. A micrometer that reads 0.001" will let you know where you started.

[@daleferguson1233]

😮 i have a 1980 20r.. I'll be rebuilding

[@ryantinti6088]

Great video. You said you put in a better water pump..? What did you use?

[@SirDrifto]

I should correct what I said. Better than what I had. Still Oem 😀

[@squarebodycasewademckenney6190]

I have a 1994 Toyota Pickup with the 22RE, saddly it's the 3 speed auto with 4th overdrive... thing is sluggish... my cooling system works fine and I got the factory rated thermostat at 190°f...the fastest I've gotten my truck at was 92mph, I letoff it was getting scarey in that truck and it really wasn't accelerating much... the only performance mod I've done is exhaust I put a high flow catalytic converter on it and a glass pack muffler that did free up some power, but I defenatly will look into the header now you can also get electric fan conversions too

[@madmod]

I managed to kill my '81 22r in my sand rail from a very upsetting mistake. The air cleaner wasnt watertight and it was stored improperly. Now im throwing a carb swapped 22re in.

[@DylanSmith-kl1vm]

If you are still interested in giving the engine a brand new life I suggest the holley sniper 2 barrel efi system, it basically replaces the carburetor for a self learning fuel injected system

[@SirDrifto]

have you been pretty happy with it?

[@michiganshore2shore]

Gotta say - fantastic! My mainstay is an '87 Cormorant (21ft) and have been feeling the strain, especially since upgrading to the Grabbers last Winter. MPG sucks lately..22RE. Of all the ones mentioned..which would be your first swap? (Looking at you 4.88🤔)

[@SirDrifto]

I think the biggest gain will be the rear end gearing. 2nd would be the headers and 3rd the cam shaft. Those 3 will be powerhouse mods

[@michaelbenjamin2625]

Do you do a lift before putting the grabbers on?

[@SirDrifto]

@@michaelbenjamin2625 yes sure did, but the small tires orignially on it looked terrible haha

[@ATH2011]

Did you desmogg with block plates? I have same motor and 4 speed manual. I put lce header on it but I kept the air injection tubes and smogg system. I'm looking into desmogging it since I don't live in California.

[@Clevelandsteamer324]

Intake sucking hot air right back in

[@gregoryg.campbell3874]

I have the 21 foot sun-raider get rid of the propane heater go Diesel, Change out the permanently mounted propane tank for small rental exchange bottles, add a second house battery, change out the plumbing to PEX, lose the range and put in a flat countertop with a small portable cartridge propane stove, I'm going to fiberglass over my front windows, Got rid of almost all my carpeting and marine painted and fiberglass the floor, added security door between cab and main camper, fiberglass over the bunk walk-through got a nice foam mattress. Work in progressOh put a Honda 2200 in the fiberglass pod in the back and wired it in with the transfer switch to my 50 amp panel a bit over kill but fun

[@SirDrifto]

That sounds like a big undertaking!

[@gregoryg.campbell3874]

I have almost no craft or ability whatsoever so it's a learning experience for me and it turns out to be just cutting straight lines and drilling straight holes buying a couple of specialized tools and sitting and thinking out how the systems need to work. Spoke to my electrician about the change over to 50 amps Was able to match up a transfer switch with my current load center and put a box in ahead of it so it only gets 30 A but now I have lots of extra breakers if I ever wanted to power a small village. PEx A some of the best pipe you can buy I bought all the fittings and the special expander tool off eBay not a drip. It's bulletproof propane conversion bought a couple of tank hangers cut a hole in one of the compartments put in a new regulator tested it for leaks done these things are so easy to work on If you make a mistake it's easy to fix.

[@kennethwelch9203]

I had a 78 hylux with a 20R and was beating most 6s around. I ran my 20R til about 550,000 miles before dropping a piston. Stupidly I let a friend talk me into moding a 12A rotary into the truck when I should have put a supercharged 22R superstroker into it. Was cool with the rotary but if any one knows rotary engines, you better have a second waiting g on a engine stand cause you will definitely blow it up. Any ways, you can search Kenny's rotary and find my truck, it the white one with a blue fender on one side....

[@MrDno420]

Nice motorhome. The LCE header is nice, but LCE isn't what it used to be... I'd be very nervous with that flex fan. They are prone to coming apart. Gears are the #1 best performance mods. The #2 best performance mod I've done was a DOA Racing Engines cylinder head and cam. Correct port work makes a huge difference.

[@SirDrifto]

Thank you! I did hear about the flex fan. They did change some things on it to make it better. The next mod is 4.88gears.

[@Stabfab]

Jim at 22reperformance is my go to for 22r/e parts. Super nice guys and tremendously helpful.

[@nobodynoone2500]

Gotta say, header/exhaust are pretty great, but a header with stock exhaust might not show it's full benefit.

[@Omegadoomship]

I have a 94 Toyota Pickup with a 22RE and a 5-speed. I use it as my work truck and I haul and tow a lot for my business. It does alright most of the time, good low end torque, but at times it seems underpowered and it just seems like I have no reserve power when I’m hauling things. I am definitely going to try a street header to get a little more power out of the engine. It would at least give it a little more power to haul things.

[@tlrautomotive8410]

Regear the rear end with a 456 or 438 The truck will be able to tow better and accelerate better

[@SirDrifto]

Great choice

[@barryaugustine1298]

gadgetman groove . changes motor/ block aerodynamics/ air mod basically.

[@rickybailey7123]

I put wisco pistons corilla rods used the stock steel crankshaft new stock timing chain and guides stock every thing else got a stock turbo Exhaust manifold And made my own computer through Mega squirt micro Squirt literally got a computer board green computer board with a thousand holes in it and a wearing harness and soldered every connection took my old computer out and they made an adapter that connected to my old wiring harness computer harness connector ! On 20 psi of boost on E85 its putting down to the rear tires 400 HP !! U talking about waking up a 22re I have roll raced a 2003 vet from 45 to 100 mph and put many cars between us a turbo is the way to make it uncontrollable in 1st and 2nd gear 3rd will hook and roll out !!Going to work on it right now finishing up making it look better the wiring for the electric fans !! O yea it's a 1995 pickup 5 speed !! Wt 3100 pd truck only !

[@SirDrifto]

I could use a turbo 😂

[@KOartist35]

Are you using low compression pistons?

[@renerendon551]

You mentioned it, but whats the lift kit and wheel & tire setup?

[@jerryrussell2600]

My toyota Dolphin mini motorhome is all stock and is a1984, having 362,000 miles, and I have to drive it at 53 mph, so I do not open- up that second barrel on the carburetor, which would really hurt my 19 mpg gas milage. How I discovered that mph is by experimentation on long travels . drove at a specific chosen mph until I refueled. Then I calculated the mpg for the miles driven and the fuel consumed. I did this on many different chosen speeds and refuelings to find the mph that provided the best mpg. Driving faster then 53 mph would lower my miles per gallon. I do not know what exact rpm would opens up that second ventura on the stock carburator. When this vehicle was manufactured in 1983 for sale on the market in 1984, the national speed limits in the entire USA back then was regulated to 55 mph, so the vehicle was geared for that mph. To get a good mpg, a person would need to know at what rpm does your carburetor open-up that other barrel on the carb and engage the additional jets in the other ventura to flow more fuel and lower your mpg.

[@greglinder8675]

We bought an 85 Sunrader 18 ft with a 22re. Has 50 k on it and their automatic transmission. I use the overdrive sometimes on level or down hills but not when it feels strained. Need to polish it up like yours. What did you use on the fiberglass?

[@SirDrifto]

Well mine was painted, hence the shinyness. And good on you for using the Trans the way it should be. That's a happy motor.

[@michaelmattson1081]

My 1990 pu sounds like yours ..checked valve adj...stp doesnt make any diff ..thanks for the havasu info ...

[@SirDrifto]

Yeah 22r tend to be noisy.

[@jasonglaubke3110]

That's all I've driven for past 30 years

[@jerryrussell2600]

Toyota bought the Winnebago rear end differential to put into the toyota rear ends, because people would put too much weight in the motohromes and this would cause the rear end to fail, so toyota had a recall and replaced the original toyota rear end with the full size Winnebago rear end with the dually wheel. It is a rear end made for the full size Winnebago motorhomes, but is geared differently then the toyota motohomes were geared. Toyoyta does not have parts for that Winnebago rear end differential. I purchased the axle seals from Napa auto parts. I have seen some of these toyota mini motorhomes that were not taken to the toyota dealership for the recall, and the vehicle does not have the Winnebago rear end with the dually tires. You can easily see this when the vehicle does not have the dually wheels. My 1984 toyota mini motorhome was manufactured when the national speed limit in the USA was regulated to 55 mph, so the 4 cylinder engine with the 4 speed manual transmission will have the speedometer displaying 55 mph, but the vehicle is actually going 7 mph faster then what the speedometer states. I have to be careful in cities to not exceed the posted speed limit. The toyota mini motohomes manufactured in the 90"s with the V6 engine and the automatic transmission actually travel slower then the speedometer reports. The driver wonders why everyone is passing him.

[@meyou8756]

What are your wheels and tire size?

[@eddieco]

On the timing chain guides, make sure you get metal guides. The plastic ones are complete junk. I've got the OM617 too, but in a toyota 4runner...

[@SirDrifto]

How was that swap? Very cool btw

[@eddieco]

@@SirDrifto I used the Doomsday Diesel adapter. That company's stuff is spot on. Pretty much a "bolt right in" thing. Had to figure out some other things, but overall, not bad, especially for someone who can wrench.

[@mechantics]

Well, I almost asked about the Trans cooler; realized your's is a manual. Mine is an 85 Dolphin 22re; first order of business is finding a 1 ton fully floating dually rear to replace the 5 lug recalled "foolie" it has currently. Hey, 45,000 miles and it was $0.....free🤫

[@SirDrifto]

Definitely do the 4.88 rear end. Game changer

[@danielpina6920]

I have an 86 Toyota Horizon (21ft long, rocking the v6 22RE, RWD). It’s crazy low, and I dont want to lift it too much and make it tippy with high winds. However, would a 3 inch lift be good for it, or maybe a 2.5? If so, any recommendations on what type of lift kit? Love the recommendations for some 22RE upgrades.

[@SirDrifto]

Hit up lce engineering or fab tech they have great stuff

[@civilsocietyprivateinteres1711]

Firestone airbags, I got them on mine made an insane difference, if you really wanna ball out get an onboard compressor and wire switches to the cab so you can level out in the fly

[@SS-kr5us]

Curious how much does your RV or rig weigh?

[@monkeynts]

If you do the fuel injection upgrade to the 22re system you have to change your thermostat to the factory 190 or it will not run correctly.

[@robertpolanco3467]

so what if you I'm EFI factory stock. It's recommended to run 190 thermostat???

[@monkeynts]

@@robertpolanco3467 yes all 22re thermostats are supposed to be 190, if you buy from anywhere other than Toyota they typically come at 180.

[@robertpolanco3467]

@@monkeynts cool thanks. I'ma buy the 190 stage 2 thermostat then

[@meyou8756]

What size of wheels and tires sir?

[@MatthewBrigham-1]

Such a legendary engine. How did the 3.0 V6 do uphill?

[@SirDrifto]

So I had the 3.0 and everybody hates on it, but frankly it treated me very well. These rigs wil never be mercedes sprinter fast, but im downright impressed how well this 2.4l 4 cylinders pulls this big rig across the highway at 65mph, uphills more like 50-55, and big mountain passes are like 35-40 🤣 , but it will always get you there.

[@Tulkas805]

Hello, I noticed you don't have any air intake hose on your 22R. Mine's all cracked and I realize that there aren't any aftermarket options. Is it even necessary? Cheapest I've seen one online was around $140.

[@SirDrifto]

Have you done an egr delet? There was a company a few years back that was selling kits for about $70 with the hosea

[@mechantics]

Any suggestions for where to find a 1 ton dually rear?

[@SirDrifto]

I had to buy a wrecked truck, call junkyards they usually have them

[@jonnygarland4741]

🤔You are REALLY RIGHT ABOUT a 22 R engine REALLY is Bulletproof engine's I am a REAL ASA certified Master Auto Mechanic with ABOUT 60 year's experience you made the RIGHT decision when you change the rear end OUT ON YOUR Toyota camper headers really will pick up the horse power and the speed on a 22R engine also you could cut the cylinder head about 20,000 to 35,000 also bore the cylinder head for the air flow goes inside of the engine valves will also give the truck more horsepower you could also go with a 5-speed manual transmission Will make the engine speed pick up a little more faster you also did the right thing when you make the decision changing the water pump out also ON the clutch fan better feeling injectors will also pick up the speed of a engine running a good fuel like premium LIKE I said I am a REAL ASE certified auto technician I have seen 22 R engine's really get up to a million miles like you said timing climates is not that great you did about all you could do to a 22 R engine but a 22 R engine really is REAL GOOD engines in my opinion AND I am a REAL ASE certified master auto mechanic with ABOUT 60 year's experience yes I repair also rebuild Toyota& General Motors& Ford Motors& also foreign and domestic automobiles for ABOUT 60 year's NOW

[@ernestoriestra8367]

Would the Header Mod work with a RWD '84 celica with a 22RE engine?

[@SirDrifto]

Yes sure would!

[@ernestoriestra8367]

@@SirDrifto oof, now I'm really tempted 😁

[@kenxiong6830]

Should’ve stuck with the clutch fan or upgrade to electric fan. A fixed fan is a giant power robber

[@SirDrifto]

It’s really helped with the temps dropping. But I’ve been told it does Rob some power.

[@kenxiong6830]

@@SirDrifto I believe it’s like a 15hp loss

[@johncholmes643]

Dude, the flex fan and low Tstat is drawing horsepower from you.

[@SirDrifto]

I'm all ears on this one.

[@pedotraitorbrandonarselick754]

What is better petrol or diesel? I am looking for best mpg and reliably

[@SirDrifto]

I think one has to consider parts availability. For the petrol 22r parts are everywhere. For the diesel not so much. Both great engines but maintenance and repairs on the road will require parts.

[@paulwatkins3857]

What lift did u get and is it 4wd or just wanted something that looked better. Also if your going to go all that upgrading to it I highly suggest putting amsoil oil in it. AMAZING stuff. It will really help it out with everything else too. I know this because I have a 88 Toyota pickup 1 ton 22re that my pappaw night new in 1988 for drywall business and its 4 speed as well. Lol don't know why they didn't put 5 speed but whatever it runs and works but definitely doing what you've done in future lol sorry for novel. Pappaw bought a mini cruiser back in day to that we still have and its auto 🙄 but its only got 70000 miles and its 22re and it needs alot of work to camper part atleast and who knows what else but anywho its pretty cool!

[@SirDrifto]

I did the fabtech lift kit

[@manueljuarez8481]

Does anyone know where did he get the bumper guard?

[@SirDrifto]

89 toyota 4 runner trd

[@diancastillo8289]

I'm a pool guy I have a 22r 89 carburetor engine an I carry the most 400 pounds I can still spin tires and do 70 on the highway

[@MrJmw8201]

Did you have to tune the carb for the headers?

[@SirDrifto]

Just a bit more rich

[@MrJmw8201]

Copy, thanks! @@SirDrifto

[@kuei12]

Try a Ford V10 mod.

[@consumercellc1109]

I've restored 4 of these Toyota RVs. 3 had the 22re. One had the 22re/auto combo. A tune up is all it needed. With the EFI system properly operating that thing pulled right up hills. Got up to 70-75 quickly. From a dead stop it would just jack rabbit off the line which was surprising with all that weight on the back. One of them had the 3.0 V6 and a 5spd. Plenty of power but not THAT much more than the little 22re that's running properly. I have an 86 4runner with 400k on the 22re. It was poorly maintained by the previous owner so it ran horribly when I picked it up. Barely ran. Replaced a lot of things and got it running properly and now it's running great. It's my daily driver. It'll do 80mph all day and pulls right up hills. It's great. The header looks interesting but I don't think it's smog legal for CA.

[@carpediemarts705]

They are carb legal. Has a number stamped on the pipe

[@edwardterry4858]

Haven't seen anyone mention this but just so you know that original "header system" is an exhaust manifold lol not a header system at all actually

[@philfoote829]

So good love the 22r #Phil_offroad

[@SirDrifto]

Best engine ever

[@meyou8756]

Is that paint or vinyl?

[@SirDrifto]

That is paint

[@kennethwelch9203]

A spit fire ignition and I find champion spark plugs perform better than NKGs for the 22 and 20R engines

[@billythomas4527]

Spit fire ignition ?

[@billythomas4527]

And really? Champion spark plugs ??

[@kennethwelch9203]

@billythomas4527 yes a spit fire coil and piggyback ignition. And yes champion spark plugs. I've noticed in the 20R specifically iChampions seem to make more power off the line, NKGs really didn't make and difference from cheap ol autolites

[@hrr_rules1379]

What year is it?

[@SirDrifto]

This one is a 1984

[@garythomas3982]

Having an extra set of axles wouldn't hurt. I know they snap occasionally with the heavy load you're pulling. Swapping the gears around will definitely help. What brand of clutch and model are you going to go with? I've had a Celica, 2 - two wheel drive pickups and my wife has a Scion Xb that flies like a sports car. The 22r rocks.

[@16driver16]

The BEST mod from LCE is their supercharger... but it's $3000.

[@SirDrifto]

That would be a dream. Wonder what the mpgs gets dropped to.