OK so the wait is finally over, and the 22RE performance STAGE 2 is in!
Engine feels and sounds great. Really nice throttle response, and lots of torque.
Very smooth...way better than the rebuilt one I inherited from the previous owner of my truck two years ago.
I've only got about 150 miles on it now - I'm told it wont reach it's potential until it breaks in at 2500-3000.
I'll report back in a couple weeks.
I had Jim add the following to the engine:
Water pump
Spark plug wire stay kit
Denso spark plug OES
Front crankshaft pulley
Crankshaft pulley bolt
Dipstick tube with hold down clip
Oil pressure sending unit
PCV VALVE
EGR cooler plate kit
Exhaust manifold stud, nut and bolt kit
All new Stainless Steel Heater pipes (shipped separate)
My mechanic is about 45 minutes away, so I didn't take a lot of pics and document the install.
But Snobbds already did a pretty good job at that with his write up on yotatec from a few years back.
Otherwise 22reperformance was very easy to work with. (probably easier than working with me
)
They always picked up the phone, or got right back to me.
I can tell they care about their customers and want the best for them and their engines.
They're also a good source for OEM parts and recommendations.
(Only one minor complaint - engine didnt come with an oil cap.
You'll see in the pics I re-used my old one, which works fine...it would just be nice if you get an oil cap with a new engine...
22reperformance makes a billet one sold separately, which I'll probably order.)
Looking forward to breaking it in!
Now the test of time begins...