Affordable Horsepower Upgrade Applications

[House78]

I've got a 1982 Toyota pickup with a 22r and I'm interested in gaining power. I was thinking about replacing the air filter, exhaust system, ect. with more high performance applications. A turbo/super charger is probably too expensive. I'm not interested in racing but I would like to squeeze more power from my truck... I'm just not sure how to go about it. I need to stay in a reasonable budget without losing substantial fuel economy. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

[Germ]

Have you upgraded to a Weber Carb yet? From what everyone says, they give you better throttle response, and better mpg.

You can get a good amount of power with a header, high flow cat, and a exaust.

You could probably get more power if you upgraded to an RV Cam, but i am not sure how much,

[House78]

The engine's completly stock. Where would be a good resouce I can research some of the applications you mentioned (preferably a website)?

[Germ]

Well i know www.summitracing.com and www.jegs.com should have the weber carbs on their websites. They might also list some headers for the yotas there, but i know they do list some high flow cats, and a lot of high flow mufflers. You should also look into a K&N Air Filter. They let your engine breathe better, and they last 100,000 miles (no joke). You just wash them and re-charge them with a kit you can get, every now a then.

You can also go to 209.250.27.45/m1webgear/

thats LC Engineering's website. They have a lot of stuff for yotas.

[4xfreak]

I just had a Magna Flow HighFlow Catalytic converter, Flowmaster 40 Series Muffler and 2.25" tubing installed on my '86 for $350 up here in Bellingham. I can feel a little extra ummph going up hills and such, but haven't seen a signigicant change in mileage. I also bought a KN Fuel Injection Performance Kit for about $200 bucks. It is also supposed to increase HP and mileage. It is for an '88 but I was able to retrofit it pretty easily. Engine sounds healthier too.

[bowshtr]

Check out www.lcengineeing.com and www.toyotaperformance.com

I would say a mild cam, carb, header and exhaust would be your basic modification for a lil added power. I would say with that setup you would be looking about about 35 more hp maybe a touch more!

[Hoodlum]

Hey Bowshtr Thanks for the link to Toyota performance I'm gonna use they're cams instead of LCE cause they have them for $200 less

[bowshtr]

Yea Hoodlum i have been on TCR looking around for a while now. They seem to have some of the same things as lc and downey but tend to be a little more affordable here and their. Plus i like their write ups for performance tuning and all that stuff.

[ToyotaMike]

or go to a good speed shop and have them get you a comp or crane cam. They only run for about $100

[fourwd1]

Also check engnbldr.com for cams, heads, and other engine parts.
Ted specializes in Toyota engines and is very helpful. Prices and service are good too.

[fourwd1]

Performance wise, the best place to start and the biggest bang for the buck is a header and exhaust system.

[ccrider]

I'd start with header and exhaust. People say Thorley is about the best, Pacesetter, uh, isn't.

Instead of the K&N filter, look into the new AEM driflow synthetic filter. It's supposed to be the shizzle these days. K&Ns do not perform well in filtering tests. Among conventional filters, Purolator's PureOne line rates high. The problem with OEM intake setups on carb'ed mills is their long convoluted path, and switching to a full-open setup just sucks hot air into the engine; not a good tradeoff. Anything you can rig up to get lots of cool air into the engine will help, but it ain't easy with our 'old-fashioned' carb setups.

I'm considering a radical idea for my '83: through-the-hood air intake. Use a length of PVC pipe, the right diameter to sit on the carb, and stick it up through the hood. Attach a cone-type filter and some kind of rain cap to reduce water ingestion. It's still just an idea though...

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[theknight67]

You want good miles per gallon try the TORNADO. I have it in my 90 4-RUNNER and when combined with a K & N air system you will notice increased horsepower and better gas mileage. You can get the TORNADO @ just about any auto part store or go to TORNADO.com. I run my 4-runner hard and fast and it justs keeps asking for more. I installed the TORNADO in my cold air intake tube just after my K & N air filter system and it was a breeze to install. The TORNADO cost me $65 and I have been tracking its efficiencty and it is doing exactly what it is built to do. I don't know about the rest of you but my fuel costs are still rising here in Wa St. and anything I can do to stretch my mpg I will spend my $$$ on, gladly. Another thing for mpg, keep your tires at the right P.S.I. (pounds per inch) I work at a nationally recognized auto parts store and I sell these particular items all the time to all 4-wheelers and they return with raves and thanks for the suggestions. I am just here to help, I tell them!!! Doing it in the dirt is the best way, kids!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[stice316]

I have the weber carb on a 20r I like it cause on the cold iowa days one pump and it fires right up. But here in iowa its kinda hard to find a new rectangle air filter for it. I could order one but when the one you have is full of mud its not to practicle. I made a round one fit. best i got mpg was 17 interstate with 35s

[rsdan]

Polish your pistons, Exhaust, header, muffler

[hunter9p]

is it worth doin all that?

[norcalyota]

what size tires are you running? If they are bigger than 33's you could think about regearing ur axles.

[hunter9p]

right now im runnin 31s but im plannin on runnin 35x14.50s

[rsdan]

it's definatly worht it, right now I've got a few things in it and it should be 170-180 hp. I have-Header, Flowmaster, RV Cam, Polished Pistons, new crank (10/10) .030 over on the cylinders.