Toyota 22R-TE (2.4 L, turbo) EFI Engine Specs and Review

Toyota 22R-TE Engine Specs

The Toyota 22R-TE is a 2.4 Liter, 144.38 cu·in (2,366 cc) straight-four 4-stroke turbocharged gasoline engine from Toyota R-family. Toyota Motor Corporation manufactured the engine from 1985 to 1988.

The 22R-TE engine delivered 137 PS (101 kW; 135 HP) at 4,800 rpm of maximum HP and 234 N·m (23.9 kg·m, 172 ft·lb) at 2,800 rpm of peak torque.

The Toyota 22R-TE engine features an aluminium cylinder head with a single overhead camshaft (SOHC) and cast-iron block and two valves per Cylinder (8 in total). 

The Toyota 22R-E engine has an electronic fuel injection (EFI) system, turbocharger, and ignition system with a mechanical distributor.

The Toyota 22R-E engine compression ratio rating is 7.5:1. Cylinder bore and piston stroke are 92.0 mm (3.62 in) and 89.0 mm (3.5 in), respectively. 

The breakdown of the engine code is as follows:

  • 22 – 22 generation engine
  • R – Engine family
  • T – Turobchagered
  • E – Multi-Point Fuel Injection

Toyota 22R-TE Engine Specs

Toyota 22R-TE (2.4 L, turbo) EFI Engine Specs

Engine Specifications

Engine code22R-TE
LayoutFour-stroke, Inline-4 (Straight-4)
Fuel typeGasoline (petrol)
Production1988-1988
Displacement2.4 L, 2,366 cm3 (144.38 cu-in)
Fuel systemElectronic fuel injection (EFI)
Power adderTurbocharger
Power output137 PS (101 kW; 135 HP) at 4,800 rpm
Torque output234 N·m (23.9 kg·m, 172 ft·lb) at 2,800 rpm
Firing order1-3-4-2
Dimensions (L x W x H):
Weight

Cylinder block (86 and later)

Cylinder block alloyCast-iron
Compression ratio:7.5:1
Cylinder bore:92.0 mm (3.62 in)
Piston stroke:89.0 mm (3.5 in)
Number of piston rings (compression / oil):2 / 1
Number of main bearings:5
Cylinder inner diameter (standard):92.000-92.030 mm (3.622-3.6232 in)
Piston skirt diameter (standard):91.935-91.965 mm (3.6195-3.6207 in)
Connecting rod big end diameter (standard):56.000-56.006 mm (2.2047-2.205 in)
Piston ring end gap:Top0.250-0.470 mm (0.0098-0.0185 in)
Second0.600-0.820 mm (0.0236-0.0323 in)
Oil0.200-0.570 mm (0.0079-0.0224 in)
Crankshaft main journal diameter:59.984-60.000 mm (2.3616-2.3622 in)
Crankpin diameter:52.988-53.000 mm (2.0861-2.0866 in)

Main bearing cap bolts tightening procedure and torque specs:

  • 103 Nm, 10.5 kg·m; 76 ft·lb

After securing bearing cap bolts, make sure the crankshaft turns smoothly by hand.

Connecting rod-bearing bolts

  • 69 Nm, 7.0 kg·m; 51 ft·lb)

Cylinder head (86 and later)

Valve Arrangement:SOHC, chain drive
Valves:8 (2 valves per cylinder)
Valve head diameter:INTAKE45.0 mm (1.7717 in)
EXHAUST37.0 mm (1.4567 in)
Valve length:INTAKE113.8 mm (4.4803 in)
EXHAUST112.9 mm (4.4449 in)
Valve stem diameter:INTAKE7.970-7.985 mm (0.3138-0.3144 in)
EXHAUST7.965-7.980 mm (0.3136-0.3142 in)
Valve spring free length:48.5 mm (1.9094 in)
Camshaft cam height:INTAKE42.63-42.72 mm (1.6783-1.6819 in)
EXHAUST42.69-42.78 mm (1.6807-1.6842 in)
Camshaft journal diameter:32.98-33.00 mm (1.2984-1.2992 in)

Head tightening procedure and torque specs:

  • 78 Nm, 8.0 kg·m; 58 ft·lb

Maintenance Data

Valve clearance
Intake valve0.20 mm (0.008 in)
Exhaust valve0.30 mm (0.012 in)
Compression pressure
Standard10.0 kg/cm2 / 200 rpm
Minimun8.5 kg/cm2 / 200 rpm
Compression differential limit between cylinders1.0 kg/cm2 / 200 rpm
Oil system
Oil consumption , L/1000 km (qt. per miles)up to 0.5 (1 qt. per 1200 miles)
Recommended engine oil5W-30, 10W-30
Oil type APISF or SF/CC
Engine oil capacity (Refill capacity)With filter change ~ 4.2 l l
Without filter change ~ 3.8 l
Oil change interval, km (miles)10,000 (6,000)
Ignition system
Spark plugNGK: BPR5EY
DENSO: W16EXR-U
Spark plug gap0.8 mm (0.0315 in)

Vehicle Applications

ModelYears Produced
Toyota Hilux1985-1988
Toyota 4Runner1986-1987

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