Tackling the 22re to 3.4 swap for your Toyota
If you're seriously considering a 22re to 3.4 swap, you've probably reached the limit of what that reliable little four-cylinder can actually do for you. Don't get me wrong, the 22RE is a legend—it'll run forever on three cylinders and a prayer—but when you're trying to merge onto a highway with 33-inch tires or climb a mountain pass, "legendary" starts to feel a lot like "dangerously slow." That's where the 3.4L 5VZ-FE comes in. It's the natural evolution for 80s and 90s Toyota owners who want to keep that OEM reliability but actually want to reach the speed limit before the next exit. ...