So I did a search on the forum and only found one thread and it was about an XRunner. Sooooo has anyone put a pro charger on the 22re? I just have ideas and questions rolling around in my head.
From what ive read and this might just all be bad experiences, but these motors dont make big power too easy. Even the 22RE turbo take mucho $$ to make decent power and it doesnt last very long. Thats why most just swap to more powerful engines
I've heard kinda the same. Plus you could pick up a rebuilt V-8 (302 Ford, LS-series chevy, ect.) motor to swap for around the cost of the supercharger. I've seen late 80's/ early 90's mustang's that are running, but in cosmetically poor shape go for around $3000 or less. Same with V-8 Explorers if you want an automatic. They would both make great donor cars. Take the advice with a grain of salt, however, as I'm a big-motor lovin' dinosaur.
Well I'm not too big into those v - thingys. I'm gonna leave that up to my 67. Planning on building my 6=8 lol. Or going all out on a 572. As for the Yota guess I'll just stick with the low power motor. I'm just looking into ideas. I know I'll have to spend big bucks on the 22re to get power.
R series are tractor engines. They make nice bottom and midrange power with little top end. By the time you've dumped a pile of cash into one to make 200 hp you could have already dropped a 2rz with a 3rz intake and a turbo making 400 hp.
I disagree, I have a stage 1 LC Pro Street EFI (22re), with all they recommenced, & it has plenty of power & , 25,000 miles on the engine, ( 260,00 on the truck) now & runs great. I drive her a few times a week & to shows all summer long. Have made to long road trips to shows 1,980 miles & 1.300 miles no problems! LC has a supper charger & a turbo for this engine also!! Don't need another engine type or size, this little 4-bannger is way cool!!
I didn't say or insinuate its a bad engine. But the fact is for the cost of a base engine from lce anyone can build twice the hp for half the money. I'm very happy with my 22r in the auto x truck and so far I'm not underpowered. Once the chassis is set up and I find that the engine is holding me back it'll come out in favor of a 2rz. No point in spending more money than I need to.
Personally I think the 22r I built is all that I need in my truck.. It has decent power in all rpms up to about 6-6500, I think a different cam and bigger carb would definitely improve that. I think It's all about how your upgrades work together, not so much of I did this and this. Like bigger valves need bigger/better flowing ports.. And with bigger valves you should get a cam that will make use of the extra flow.. Just my .02
