turbo swap

[mark s]

Hi.
I own a 2001 avalon and 2 1986 4 runners, one is a 22ret turbo. I plan on swaping the turbo onto my 22re 5 speed non turbo 4 runner, any ideas or sugestions. thanks.

[DCM]

Talk to the guys in the truck forum. It's best to change the whole engine, harness etc.

[mark s]

Thanks for the fast reply, I just need to get motivated or sell the turbo 4runner. Kind of hate the idea of removing the harness and making the truck useless to someone else.

[DCM]

Too bad you weren't closer!

[mark s]

We do not have many Toyota nuts in my immeadiate area. after doing some research on the swap I decided against it, the turbo 4runner I have is in too good of shape to dismantle it. No rust solid trucks are hard to find, even in my dry climate, so i'll probably try and find it a new home and look for a turbo kit for my other truck.

[Nunzie]

Where ever that Turbo goes, keep the rear third member (pumpkin) with it.

The Turbo trucks back then had a beefier rear-end.

[mark s]

Do the rear ends have the same ratio as the non turbo's ?

[Nunzie]

I don't remember.

Check with Downey or Northwest Offroad if either of them are still in business.