87 SR5 22re (1 Viewer)

[Northwestern]

Hey everyone -

I figured out my idle issue. It was the idle bolt was extremely dirty - I cleaned the hell out of it and put some Teflon tape and it "seemed" to steady the idle and eliminate any sticking -

Hope this helps

 

[Northwestern]

Want to talk exhaust - I've seen a few websites but LCE performance interested me the most.

LCE Performance - 1041024

I like the look and quality seen serval reviews that seem promising - I like to run a new exhaust from header to pipe -

Currently my pipe is a bit rusty and I have a leak in my head gasket - it wouldn't require replacement or this extremely investment but my truck is close to 100% -

Thoughts?

 

[pappy]

Hey everyone -

I figured out my idle issue. It was the idle bolt was extremely dirty - I cleaned the hell out of it and put some Teflon tape and it "seemed" to steady the idle and eliminate any sticking -

Hope this helps

That idle bolt should have had an o-ring on it.

 

[pappy]

Want to talk exhaust - Thoughts?

No opinion on the LCE. So I will tell you what I've done, and give you my unconventional opinion.

Doug Thorley tri-y header. 2.25" to cat. 2.25" to muffler. 2" tailpipe out of the muffler.

If I wasn't fixing an existing system I would run 2" out the cat to the tailpipe, and that is only because the collector on the header is 2.5". When I first installed the exhaust on my truck I bought into 2.25" mantra. Now, personally, I think 2.25" exhaust systems on a street driven, or off-roaded, 22re is silly. Google the subject. You will get a myriad of theories, calculations, and opinions. So, I'm going to give you one webpage with a calculator that says 2" pipe can handle 164hp: Exhaust Size Calculator. I defy you to make that kind of power out of a streetable 22re.

Now Google the concept of engine scavenging. The bottom line, when it comes to exhaust, bigger is not always better. Especially with a truck that runs low rpm on the rocks. I have noticed very little difference on my truck, and the difference has been for the better. I think the truck idles better, and it's much easier to drive on the rocks. It's minor, so it could be placebo.

 

[Northwestern]

Thanks for the great information Pappy!! Still looking over options on the exhaust. Keep you updated when i finally pull the trigger on a new exhaust

Thinking Wheels & Tires (WITHOUT a lift). Looking for the best option and here is my thoughts

- Gavel roads
- 6k mile road trip - Looking to drive to Alaska and tour around
- Want something that will hold up and wheels that won't chip on gavel roads

Looking for a great all around tire and some clean tough wheels to go with it

What's everyone think? stay with 15's? KO2 tires? or a standard KO?

 

[pappy]

Love my KO2s.

 

[PhrogsPhorever]

16s will give you a better tire selection. Only a handful of manufacturers even make 15s anymore and even more limited with size options for the narrow OEM wheels.

I have the KO2s in 33/10.5R15s on the factory alloys on mine now and have no complaints. I am lifted a bit

 

[KLF]

I was very happy with my Duratracs, and I moved up to 16's, actually some 2000-era 4Runner rims that I got cheap.

 

[Northwestern]

If you decide to go to 16's does it cause any issue with steering or otherwise? I am stock height and would like to stay at stock. (just overhauled the whole suspension system).

 

[KLF]

As long as your backspacing is close to the same, it doesn't matter.

 

[Northwestern]

What size of tire are you guys running?


285/75R16?

 

[Northwestern]

Looking to source some vacuum lines and change everything over to silicon. I found a website with fairly high reviews and where one can buy bulk - "Flex Technologies"

I wanted to confirm that I am ordering the right sizes
- 3mm
- 8mm
-10mm

Missing an sizes?