Building The Best Looking 22R Toyota Engine Ever!

[@packingbone1953]

Only a true Toyota enthusiast would spend this much time on a engine that makes mid 100 H.P. love it

[@REAPER3fitty]

Well said.

[@madmod]

100hp in the right car is a blast. My 22r is in a 800lb sandrail

[@josephdavis2427]

180hp NA isn't terribly difficult. These engines had a place in circle track, so much that Holley made a spreadbore intake for these. No fabricated intakes allowed. Granted, below 9K RPM is the realm we're talking. My 6.0 LS was 402 HP and crapped out before 180,000 miles. But my R Toyotas went 400,000+ before anything serious needed looking into. It's the torque, in a small package that goes decades which gives these engines value for me.

[@user-ft2md2gd4s]

This channel is easily on the top of KZbin in this category. Top quality builds and top quality videos.

[@austinniemela]

Thank you!!!

[@Retroyoda]

@@austinniemela how much do you think the whole built was?

[@tommyg7381]

You can always get a roll of gasket paper and make your own gaskets. The rolls come in cork and paper

[@markgarland9000]

Oh my gosh..what an incredible build! Beautiful! The rocker arms segment took me back to about a year ago. Had a new cylinder head put on my '88 22R. A short time later a light tapping occured. The head had been replaced after a valve snapped right at the keeper and dropped just enough to gouge the piston. Nearly 200,000 on the engine..mechanic puts on a new head..with the original r. arms! Down the road, the new cam dislodges one of the wear pads on the old rocker. Thus the tap! Back to the shop!

[@Operative114]

That engine is a work of art. The black, silver, and gold with red accents works so well.

[@rudyrico6433]

Austin never disappoints with his work!

[@becomingabetterhuman.2994]

One of my favorite engines of all time 22r/e, 4age, 3tc, and 2jz. I am a 16 year Master Ferrari technician.

[@DuanDao]

The color of that valve cover is amazing

[@marktrollope3094]

Aaaaah, my Toyota fix for the week - you're a legend!

[@billocampo1365]

That engine is sick, love the valve cover color and the rest..you really amaze me how meticulously you work..

[@austinniemela]

Thank you very much!

[@ejaokay]

You were not lying, that is a beautiful engine! There's nothing quite like assembling an R series engine on a stand. I did my 22re a few years ago and it was so much more enjoyable than wrenching in the engine bay. Super satisfying to slap it all together like Lego bricks.

[@bhmsupra]

I wish you'd consider building another 22r like this one, putting it in a crate and shipping it to me. Not bluffing. Not in a rush. Very patient and willing to make a very fair deal for you sir.

[@davidteixiera8398]

Color combo is out of this world bro Lc engineering has the Teflon gaskets like I'm running on my 22R

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Gorgeous 22R bro

[@gprz843]

Great job bro, don’t forget to seal the upper oil pump bolt too!!!

[@austinniemela]

Ah yeah I forgot about that bolt too!! Thanks!

[@ericsugalsku1826]

Austin I love your attention to details. With work and family I never seem to get everything as perfect as your builds. I just finished a year and half build on my 1979 K30 and I'm never quite satisfied.

[@MussaKZN]

The Toyota oil filter pushed me over the edge. You are the GOAT.

[@jeromedamian5740]

It's nice when you have all the right equipment and tools to get the job done.

[@johnrobert1053]

So clean! You always seem to out do yourself. The level you apply, to what I see is hands down some of the best. Keep it going

[@algafrimohd681]

I admire you a lot and your job is clean. Keep it up. You have a great mindset in cars, and God willing, you will reach a million followers

[@austinniemela]

Thank you so much 👍

[@victorrosario4109]

I Just found & bought a 1985 Toyota Hilux a few weeks ago with 223,000 miles on it, to use as my daily driver. Not realizing how famous this engine is. I can only dream of being able to do something like that to this engine one day. Awesome built. Cool video.

[@dyrnenorka]

Man i just don't get why you don't have a million or more subscriber, you are a true artist in what you do. I really hope one day you get there you deserve it.

[@austinniemela]

Thank you! I hope so too!!

[@christopherlmartin25]

OMG Austin's toy chest makes me jealous 🤣 so many cool trucks, I wanna get another 'yota to play around with. That engine is stunning and I can't wait to see it running and see how it drifts...

[@dandorris8531]

Nice work, on a fresh rebuild with that style of oil pump, I like to pack vaseline in and around the oil pump gears to help create instant oil pick up upon engine crank to prime, Just a trick I learned years ago.

[@iMuyanCODM]

cant wait to hear the sound

[@1971holden]

Yogi from Australia here, Love the vids mate... own a 2011 79 series land cruiser single cab, but also own a 1995 rn110r extra cab hilux which had the 22R in it, blew that motor up 3 times... (LOL)..... It now has a Holden L36 ecotec V6 in it, but recently picked up a Holden L67 Supercharged V6 that I will be putting in it soon, I'm not sure how things work in the US but here in Aus we need to do Engineering checks on engine conversions if your upgrading to bigger engines to drive on the road ( Oh the fun lol )... Loved the big red build from 2 years ago, I find myself re-watching that from time to time for inspiration....

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

That header looks sweet

[@moedalgarny]

that engine looks amazing

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Great work Austin

[@mas.finland]

Your work has been so wonderful. Greetings from Finland

[@josephdavis2427]

I pride myself on solid internals, no shortcuts and a killer looking engine dress. I tip my cap sir, great job!

[@makah21]

That matte is in great taste. Looks great!

[@mdmn8160]

Much love from Burundi 🇧🇮

[@DARKHORSE262]

I had my 22re rebuilt at 200k runs better than ever....strong reliability 🤟

[@Max-ik9qb]

Killer work! That distributor though it's almost bigger than the entire motor.

[@guylongley1573]

Awesome job! I've built a butt load of those motor combos. From trucks to race cars.👍

[@johncourtneyscott2757]

Almost there! That motor does look good

[@polehale]

yessir 👌🏾🍻 those side drafts remind me of high school ole son! hell yeah!

[@mahdialsenussi3066]

Nice work that engine looks amazing👍

[@ValentinArzola]

Awesome video entertaining to watch definitely a Master Toyota Restoration.

[@panoslitestout9199]

great work from other planet!!!!!!!!!congrats

[@williamhorn4290]

Brilliant work

[@bailey7067]

Engine looks awesome man!

[@austinniemela]

Thanks!!

[@bishop2355]

That engine looks bad ass! Great Job!

[@theemekanix]

Most beautiful 22r. Good choice of colors

[@waynesmith3057]

Love the look of the engine so sweet can’t wait to hear her run

[@tradeMark182]

Such a grow on the tube Austin .... great work on the build lets go OG subs

[@petar443]

Neat.😎 I hope this guy someday makes a 1 ton truck build.

[@poodymeiner3125]

It is a treat to watch you work. Nice video

[@bobadams1335]

That motor is amazing. Nice work.

[@martindelaconcha2300]

Awesome engine men !! So clean, I just put my hands on a 86 Toyota Tercel (3A Engine) and I look forward to follow your steps and give some love to my engine

[@michaelmiller6062]

Wow. That’s gorgeous!

[@jimmyy9273]

Looks sick mate, well done

[@rstezza]

This has to be one of the nicest colour combinations for an engine. Love it! (Gonna do my old school mitsu😉)

[@austinniemela]

Thanks! I am digging the colors as well!

[@rstezza]

@@austinniemela that’s satin bronze is too cool 👌

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

The red Sets off the valve cover very nice whis there was accessories like that for the 5vz and a few other yota engines

[@luiscruz-no3ib]

Use a 3/4 copper pipe seal the ends install below intake so can not be seen and you will have a vaccum chamber

[@marcionunes5416]

O motor está ficando uma jóia!!! Um abraço do Brasil 🇧🇷

[@davidlorenz6314]

Dude. Pure 22R Pr0n !! I love it. My first 22R was also carbuerated, but I'm in Kalifornia, so it was handicapped by smog regs as is my current 22RE (1994 pickup) ... but it's something I know I can keep running for so much less than the cost of new. Now getting ready to move out of The People's Republic, and really looking forward to re-doing it as a Smog Free motor.

[@Spiritof_76]

You may not have lived during it, but the smog in California cities was atrocious. Smog and acid rain were problems that governments needed to address. I'm fairly certain that the Chinese cities you are comparing to have not fixed this problem and the citizens are just breathing it.

[@bernardcrane750]

Engine turned out stunning!

[@austinniemela]

Thanks!

[@achilleaustin4477]

Too keen for the next video haha wish you would upload every day

[@austinniemela]

Yeah that would be nice but I can’t paint, build and film a engine build in 1 day haha

[@JoseLima-fj3wu]

Greatings from Portugal 👍

[@tylersmith293]

That is pretty. Love the bronze.

[@jvogler_art4708]

awesome build, i really wanna do a 20/22r hybrid build with dual webers in an old celica GT

[@PauloLima-bm3eo]

This engine is a work of art awesome mate

[@towboatjeff]

That engine is a work of art!

[@williamrose3920]

Can’t wait to see it all finished

[@Giroux68]

beautiful build, you do amazing work.

[@dezfan]

Engine looks tight.😎

[@larutadelpresente4156]

Austin!, you´re amazing! you´re the man! incredible job!

[@austinniemela]

Thank you!!!

[@noahvega1442]

Looks f***ing amazing homie👌🏽

[@bmxtaz]

So clean, classy and elegant. Really surprised you didn't paint the head. Either way looks amazing.

[@richmill6043]

Beautiful piece of art! 👌

[@victoraguilar8188]

Saludos desde Los Cabos, viendo estos videos me anima a arreglar mi Toyota Hilux 1986 4WD, no se nada de esto y gracias a estos videos, cada vez más entiendo esto el mundo de los motores. No puedo esperar a terminar de ver estos proyectos

[@TheSeriesofTubes]

My boy ain’t capping this thang is mint

[@FlawedOffroad]

So frickin minty,that color combo is fire

[@simphiwedlamini40]

It is looking good my brother

[@RM_Garage]

Looks great dude! Hope my rebuild looks as pretty when I'm done lol

[@jesuscamarillo-reyes]

That is art😮 looks amazing

[@mkmccoy6929]

Sweet!!! I have 87 gen one 4 runner with a r22 with a single Webber ... With 363k on it and running strong !!! But fixing to rebuild A new motor for the old gal ... And give her 2 Webber's !!!

[@outdoorjay8012]

Might be ready for Sema in November 🔥

[@wallybigwheels8993]

Awesome job!😎

[@andrewgraham9977]

Really nice; much respect for your mad skills.

[@xysmommy]

Great Video Brotha.

[@jesusbakle2972]

Super clean love your vids thank you for sharing

[@rubica1]

10:36 Love when KZbinrs reveal their mistakes and show how they will go about fixing it.

[@tashreeqdalvie7444]

Love it, process is job well done 👌😎💯

[@gabefernandez5915]

Clean work as always! 👍🏻

[@joesobaski1966]

Yea that color scheme🔥💥🔥💥🔥

[@fu4383]

thanks for telling me about that bolt in the timing cover.... i have a leak there and i didnt use sealant

[@maddgoatee9708]

That engine is art. Almost to good looking to use.

[@mgolf277]

Looks great! Nice job

[@charliebruceortega8447]

Everything looking good, gonna have to do a nice paint job

[@QuickAF]

Easily the cleanest 22R I've seen 👍

[@i_run_far1132]

Looks incredible!

[@austinniemela]

Thank you!

[@OzBull]

Great work mate love it.

[@donkov5322]

Hell ya ,looks amazing as usual.

[@2mo2time]

Man i really enjoyed this, sema truck!!!!!!

[@BoogimanBoogiman]

Nice work bro

[@lawrencemercieca]

easy problem fix for the gasket is take it to a gasket maker, they can just recut a new one larger You can also go to a sticker cutter, or sign writer and just bring them a paper gasket to cut Costas a bit more but gives a lot of peace of mind Also reccomend on paper gaskets is to coat with oil before you seal, not saturate it, but a quick light coat, means that if you need to go back in again you probably won't tear the gasket, I know you should always replace a gasket, but it has sure saved me on 50+ year old bikes that you can't just get a new gasket in a day or so

[@richardbrowne3641]

Did you ever have a problem blowing head gaskets on your Toyota 22R? I had my engine rebuilt twice because the head gaskets kept blowing out. Goto L.C. ENGINERING for gaskets and performance parts. They sell stroker kits with 94 m.m. pistons. They have 94 m.m. head gaskets.