Thinking of purchasing 4-cylinder 1997 4runner....??

The 22-RE is a tank. I have a '90 4runner and have been offered money on more than one occasion because they wanted the engine. However, it is underpowered for the 4runner which used to bother me. But then I figured out I spent most of the time on flat highway roads where I get 24-25 mpg than in the mountains where I may have be in 2nd gear to make it up some inclines.

It's not the same engine as the 22RE at all. Its a 2.7L twin OH cam with 16 valves 150 HP --- the 22RE is only 2.4L 116HP. It is a long lasting engine and gets okay gas mileage pushing the heavy 4Rnr around. Of course with a

Hey! Just wondering if that 2.7L will easily fit into an "86" 4x4 that's currently got a 2..4L in it? Bill

Easily - NO! Nothing is easy in newer cars with all the electronics. Ever try changing out a wiring harnes (you'd need the new ECU for sure plus all the sensors)? Even the exhaust is on the other side. A 3.8L GM V6 would be about same amount of work for far more power and I suspect operating economy. IMHP It would be cheaper/easier to mod the 22RE and get the extra HP out of it.

Hey! Thanks for the reply. Just trying to keep my options open. I've got the 22R-TE fairly modified now and it's a California car - never been in a wreck. Just hoping to keep it alive for another 10 years or so. Bill