Ideas on Trans swap?

encwheeler

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Ok, so I've 86 4runner 22re with an auto trans. The thing is a dog to say the least. I know the 22re needs to be freshened up a little but I was wondering if I should bother going through with a 5 speed swap or maybe look into a th350 swap. Any suggestions and or inputs from experience?:confused:
 
The th350 will take more horse power to operate than the factory auto, so if it already lacks power then...
swapping to a five speed is not that big of a deal, just a flywheel , clutch, and peddle assembly. Just bolt it in.:driver:
 
I'd go the 5spd route, as mentioned above the th350 will take more power to push. Since you are dealing with an '86 you could also go the 4.3 v-6/gm atuo swap route or swap in a 350/th350 combo. The 4.3 tbi engine makes a good swap with decent power and can normaly be found already with a 700r4 and can easily have a 205 or 208 case swapped in with it, but the 5speed swap is MUCH easier than all that, just depends on what you'd like the final outcome to be.
 
Thanks, I was leaning towards the 5spd. I heard that the pedal assembly is a brake and clutch combo, is that true? Other then the trans/ t-case, flywheel, clutch, pedal, and shifters what would I need?
 
DemonDave said:
I'd go the 5spd route, as mentioned above the th350 will take more power to push. Since you are dealing with an '86 you could also go the 4.3 v-6/gm atuo swap route or swap in a 350/th350 combo. The 4.3 tbi engine makes a good swap with decent power and can normaly be found already with a 700r4 and can easily have a 205 or 208 case swapped in with it, but the 5speed swap is MUCH easier than all that, just depends on what you'd like the final outcome to be.
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I don't really want to do an engine swap. I would like to keep it as stock as possible. I run Mud Boggs and as soon as I do that I would be in a class that has trucks runnin tube chasis and big blocks.
 
Which pit do you run? We run hubert from time to time, my 6cyl for is already in a class with big blocks, aftermarket cams and such. It sucks big time, but the points leader in my class is running a stock powertrained xj on 42's or 47's.
 
I run Little Doo in Newport. Is that a white 2000 XJ if so I think I now him. I was runnin in B street light with 37's and now I just got some 35's so that should put me in A street light. I have nothing done to the rig except lift tires and axles.
 
Yeah, that's him, Anthony is his name I believe. You should check us out in Hubert sometime.
 
Yep that's him, he runs in Newport. Last I heard he was building his garage so that's why he wasn't runnin. I've been down there for the big race last year, but I didn't run. A couple of the guys I hang with run it every now and then. You might know them, Alex from Xtreme Offroad and John my neighbor. That pit looks like major breakage to me. Once I get everything working right I'll head down there and run one of these days.
 
Yeah, I know Alex and have met John. That pit's not taht bad as long as you keep it on the ground. The first run I made with the F-150 it had alot of slop in both diffs and the rear driveshaft, it made it with no issues. My buddy John did break a fron u-joint strap on his '78 Cherokke down there 2 weeks ago, but he landed it on the front tires wide ass open.
 
Well once I get a front locker, replace the rear locker, and rebuild the motor I'll be down there. Until then I'll "test" it out at Newport. In fact I think I'm gonna run this weekend. You should come out.
 
If I'm able to get away for the evening I'll see fi I can shoot down there. The 6cyl in the Ford is sick, and about to be pulled for a big block swap, but maybe the new ZJ can get it's feet wet.
 
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