Another question any one have opinions on the 22r vs. 22re? I know that 22re is fuel injection. I have not had a truck with out fuel injection in a long time. Is there a huge advantage to the 22re?
Stoffregen's got it pretty well summed up, EFI vs. carb. The power figures are about 20 HP apart: 96 vs. 115.
The biggest difference is that there are two generations of 22R: 1980-1985 and 1985-1995. The earlier model had a taller deck and domed pistons and peaked at about 96 ponies. EFI is rare for this generation, mostly available from parted out Celicas. The GenII engine has a shorter block and deck, with the pistons dropping further into the block as opposed to reaching higher up into the deck. These engines have flatter pistons and combustion chambers and are more "modern" in that they like to rev up higher and make more power at high RPM. Parts between these engines are largely incompatible, however early carburetor intake manifolds can bolt onto later heads.
Which is better? Depends on who you talk to. I personally like the GenI engine because its torque band is down nice and low so you can get decent working power out of it without winding it up too hard. I've often joked that these engines are the closest thing to a diesel motor a gasoline motor's ever been. On the other hand, if you want hassle-free life, the EFI of the GenII engine is the way to go, it's too stupid to die.
Doc,
I agree, I have 4 Different toyota trucks and used OME on them all. When I was younger I lived in South Africa, We used toyota and OME everything...
That's awesome! Yeah, OME did it right and built up their gear for markets like SA and AUS, I would trust their products implicitly over many of the "budget" options available here in the US. They go the extra step: poly bushings, serviceable plated shackles, nitrogen-charged shocks and double military wraps on the eyes.
You mentioned chasing logging trails here in California, where are you typically exploring?
I would never drive my Rover in the rain. That would be suicide.
I like them because they were the right size for the look I was after. Because they were $140 each. Because they are bias ply and they work great off road.
I hope it didn't come across like I was bagging on Super Swampers; they are a really good budget-minded tire, I was just responding to the OP's interest in them.
