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Toyota 22R & 22RE Engine: History, Specs & Vehicles

Posted by Bryan Young on Jun 6th 2026

The 22R and 22RE: Toyota's Most Reliable Four-Cylinder, Explained The Toyota 22R and 22RE are the engines that built the modern reputation of the Toyota truck. Produced from 1981 to 1995, the 2.4-lite … Read more

Toyota 22R, 22RE, 22RTE Torque Specifications Chart | LCE

Dec 30th 2024

Toyota 22R, 22RE, 22RTE Engine Torque Specifications Factory and LC Engineering torque specifications for the Toyota 20R, 22R, 22RE, and 22RTE engines. Use these values any time you're reassembling on … Read more

Toyota Differential Identification Guide | LCE Performance

Posted by Bryan Young on Dec 30th 2024

Why It Matters to Know What Differential You Have Many customers call our tech line with questions about their Toyota — gear sets, lockers, axle shafts, rebuild kits — without knowing exac … Read more

How to Choose a 22R/RE Camshaft: Complete Upgrade Guide | LCE

Posted by Bryan Young on Dec 30th 2024

Why Camshaft Selection Matters on a 22R/RE Upgrading the camshaft is one of the most common and most efficient power upgrades you can make on a Toyota 22R or 22RE engine. A well-matched cam can add ho … Read more

Nitrous Oxide Systems

Dec 30th 2024

Nitrous Oxide Systems Nitrous Oxide (N2O) is a true enigma in the world of drag racing. It is without a doubt one of the most popular and most misunderstood products used to increase the horsepower of … Read more

Turbo Charger Limitations

Dec 30th 2024

Turbo Charger Limitations If you are considering a supercharger or turbocharger for your 22R or 22RE engine, there are a few things you should know. The stock compression ratio on an 85-95 22R/RE engi … Read more
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