Most of my performance info comes from the groups
that run the 4x4 Toyotas. They run the same engines
we do. (very few auto trans' here.)

They run headers, 2 1/4" pipe, a low loss cat
and a good muffler. They are getting a noticeable
performance gain and better MPG.

Many also run the K+N air input filters and
boxes, but there is a lot of pro and con
(mostly con) on whether these help the 22re.
These engines must breath pretty well stock.

IMO a header add on would be the way to go if you
were going to replace all, or part of your
exhaust system anyway. To take off a good
system and replace it with a high performance
system, I don't think would be worth the cost.

I have not anywhere seen the HP increase numbers,
but from my experience with other well designed
engines, big power boosts do not come from bolt
on changes. (Superchargers excepted.) A 22re with
internal changes, and a cam, headers etc, can be
made to put out 150 HP. For fun take a look below.

http:/www.doaracingengines.com

All the above only applies to the 22re. The 20 and
22r Can always use some bolt on help.

Jack A2

I got a good power inverter with fan from PEP boys [ about $85.00 ] and it
runs my computer and the tv at the same time.

C. Howard Walker
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From: Michael Smith [mailto:msmith@...]
Sent: Saturday, April 21, 2001 8:13 PM
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Subject: [toyota-campers] flat screen


I'd like to get a laptop computer for my Sunrader. I also would like to
watch tv on it. Does anyone know if this is doable on a laptop? I would like
to be able to plug a VCR into it as well. Space is at a premium in these
smaller rigs and I would like to be able to compute on the road.

There were a few websites that were really valuable on our last trip. It
would be great to have a CD of the entire BLM website. There was another
website that covered the Southwest that had all the state parks, us forest
service, blm and a couple of other camping sites on one website.

Michael Smith




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That is exackly what I just bought and I love it . Mine has had the axel
recall but the price I paid was the same as yours.

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Subject: [toyota-campers] 1983 Dolphin - question


I've been looking for a Toyota motorhome for a while now and have
heard several things that concern me, like the 4 cyl engine and the
wheels in the back.

I've just found a 1983 Dolphin with 98,000 miles, 4 cyl, stick shift,
he's asking $5,500. I could sure use some advise.


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Britt wrote:

My question today is has anyone with the 22RE (2.4 liter 4 cy) done
any performance upgrades? I'm thinking about a header, performance
exhuast, an air intake, and a Jacobs Mileage Master.

I was wondering about this myself. I appreciated the link to APE,
thanks JackA2. I recently called a local Toyota dealer which also
has a motorhome dealership and asked about headers. The service
manager said that they put a lot of headers on class A RVs but not
the microminis, and referred me to a custom muffler shop in town.
The mechanic there said he wouldn't put headers on the 22RE Toyota
engine, that the flow in the manifold is really good in these and a
header isn't necessary, and that they're often trouble. He said they
rattle, break down, and are more trouble than they're worth, and they
wouldn't increase performance very much on this particular vehicle.

I know a mechanic in Springfield who has headers on his '66 Chevelle
and he said he wouldn't put them on if he could do it over, that they
ruin his clearance (I guess he means they make it hard to work on the
engine because they take up a lot of room) and he'd go for a
carbeurator upgrade (I think he said a Corvette carb) instead next
time.

Is there anyone who can speak from experience on the
benefits/drawbacks of headers in the 22RE engine?

Also, thanks Jack R. for the tach information, that was great. My
husband wondered how to get the wiring through the firewall; is it
difficult, or are there existing holes for this purpose?

thanks,

Rosannah

This is a cool club also. Quadlight has done a great job setting
it up. I especially like the photo feature.

Jack R

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Subject: [toyota-campers] Another Toyota Motor home club
Date: Mon, 23 Apr 2001 03:15:54 -0000

I found another Toyota Motor home club at the following address:

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Hi Britt,

The tach cost $30 (the one with the chrome bezel is a little more).
It is 2 1/2 inches in diameter made by Actron. It can be set for 4,
6, and 8 cylinder engines. It reads up to 8000 rpm, and has a
moveable marker to set for the redline for your particular engine.

Four wires had to be connected: a hot wire; a ground wire; a wire
to the + side of the coil, and a wire to the instrument lights. The installation kit comes with everything you need to hook it up.

The mounting bracket is bolted horizontally to the side of the instrument cluster cover on my '86. Later models with the curved
cover will need a little more study to find the best location. My
spot is a good location, just a glance to the left and you see the reading. You hardly have to take your eyes off the road.

I was not sure that a tach would be worthwhile with an automatic,
but I find myself checking it quiet often.

As a side, I also installed a cruise control that I bought from J.C.
Whitney for $69. I find that I do not use it very much, but it does
work. It will only hold a maximum speed of 60 mph for some reason.
I may need to adjust the throttle linkage, or maybe it needs more
vaccum for higher speeds.

Jack R

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Subject: [toyota-campers] Tach-W/Auto Re: Jack R.
Date: Mon, 23 Apr 2001 03:23:16 -0000

I'd be interested in more info on the tach install, type and cost of
it.....etc.

Thanks,

Britt

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I'd be interested in more info on the tach install, type and cost of
it.....etc.

Thanks,

Britt

I found another Toyota Motor home club at the following address:

Hello All!

My question today is has anyone with the 22RE (2.4 liter 4 cy) done
any performance upgrades? I'm thinking about a header, performance
exhuast, an air intake, and a Jacobs Mileage Master.

I'd appreciate hearing from anyone with ANY advice. Thanks-Britt

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Glad to help. I got my tach at Pep Boys and mounted it just above the
left side a/c vent. Pretty easy installation.

Jack R

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Subject: [toyota-campers] Re: Tach-W/Auto Re: Jack R.
Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2001 23:59:09 -0000

--- In toyota-campers@y..., "Jack Redman" <red4438@y...> wrote:

Hey Buddy, at 55 mph my tach reads 3200 in 3rd and 2400 in 4th.
My Sunrader is a '86, 4 cyl, and automatic.

Jack R

Jack R.

Thanks for the info. It is just what I was
looking for.

Last Feb was my first trip into hills. I drove
it by ear and always shifted out of OD and went
up the hills at 55 mph. From the feel I figured
I was turning 3800 rpm, great to know I was
turning 3200.

Did you put in the tach? I wonder where it is
mounted. I will be puting one in next month.

Jack A2

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--- In toyota-campers@y..., gdehart@b... wrote:

I have a '84 with the R22 and a 4 speed trans.
Jack A2 posted about headers and a Weber carb upgrade- does anyone
have more info. or web sites to find out more?
What kind of housepower increase can one expect?

Thanks alot

Greg

Greg.

Start here for headers.



And here for Weber carb.



I have another weber source that I can't
find just now. Check the Archives of this
list under Weber. It's there along with
more Weber Info.

--- In toyota-campers@y..., "Jack Redman" <red4438@y...> wrote:

Hey Buddy, at 55 mph my tach reads 3200 in 3rd and 2400 in 4th.
My Sunrader is a '86, 4 cyl, and automatic.

Jack R

Jack R.

Thanks for the info. It is just what I was
looking for.

Last Feb was my first trip into hills. I drove
it by ear and always shifted out of OD and went
up the hills at 55 mph. From the feel I figured
I was turning 3800 rpm, great to know I was
turning 3200.

Did you put in the tach? I wonder where it is
mounted. I will be puting one in next month.

Jack A2

Tommy.

Dale talked about this in his post. He
works for National RV.

Check it out, It has to do with spring
mounting pads. Maybe he can help.
Go back up and read his post.

Jack A2

I have a '84 with the R22 and a 4 speed trans.
Jack A2 posted about headers and a Weber carb upgrade- does anyone
have more info. or web sites to find out more?
What kind of housepower increase can one expect?

Thanks alot

Greg

Willie,

Do the look as good as a tv or are they jerkey?

Michael Smith

William Agans wrote:

Hey Buddy, at 55 mph my tach reads 3200 in 3rd and 2400 in 4th.
My Sunrader is a '86, 4 cyl, and automatic.

Jack R

Michael,

My laptop will play CD movies. Don't know about TV or
VCR's

Willie

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Does anyone have a Tach on their auto trans
rig? I would like to know what my RPMs are
in the various gears.

It looks like a Tachometer would be a must,
along with a trans cooler if we are to get
max life out of our A-43d Trans.

BTW: I'm naming my rig "OLD 97" in keeping
with it's "top of the mountain" performance.
(some of us may remember that old RR Folk
song.) :0)


Jack A2
Owner and operator
of "Old 97".