How can I make my 22RE run better?
Top 6 22R/RE Proven Performance Upgrades
- Header. A header (exhaust manifold) is one of the best “bang for your buck” bolt-on performance upgrades for your 22R series engine.
- Cold Air Intake. A great compliment to a header upgrade is a cold air intake kit.
- Electric Fan Kit.
- Cylinder Head.
- Big Bore Throttle Body.
- Flywheel.
Why is my 22RE running rich?
Could be several things: – Cold start injector could be leaky, any or all injectors could also be leaky. You could look at your plugs to see if any one of them are more sooty than the rest. – Could be your o2 sensor.
What was the problem with the Toyota 22RE engine?
There was an internal bulletin for Toyota factory technicians back in the mid 80’s about a similar issue with 22RE engines. The issue was an internal programming problem with the ECU.
What should the idle speed be on a 22RE?
We also recommend going a hair tighter than the factory says too. .007” on the intake and .011” on the exhaust side. If it’s your first time adjusting valves, TAKE YOUR TIME AND TRIPLE CHECK YOUR WORK. It’s not rocket surgery, but if it’s not done correctly, things can get ugly quick. Rough idle? Engine shakes at idle? Low idle?
What should I look for in a 22RE engine?
I get dozens of calls every day with people trying to diagnose various issues with their 22R / 22RE / 22RTE engines. Everything from hard start issues, rough idle, mis-fire, lack of power….blah, blah, blah. Since there are a few hundred things it CAN be, I recommend starting with the basic stuff first.
What makes a Toyota truck run rough after warm up?
After warm-up, however, it runs rough and barely idles, sometimes stalling. If I let the truck sit and cool off, it runs well again until it warms up. Plugs (gapped), distributor cap, rotor, exhaust manifold gasket are all new.