I have a 1986 Toyota 4 runner turbo 22RE the turbo has quit working are they interghangable WITH A different TURBO?

Answer 1

There's a forum for these trucks:

http://22rte-trucks.com

The 22RTE used a CT20, nothing else used this turbo that I know about.

The CT20 is expensive to replace, not a solid performer and a general pain to work with.

If you have a working ct20, tips to keep it working:

1) Install a flex pipe in the exhaust system. The stock hard pipes contribute to cracking of the turbo housing, which is one of the most expensive parts.

2) Pull that turbo and have it torn down before there is turbine on housing contact.

You can swap in the ct26 (significantly larger) - the supra version with minor modifications, it may or may not require tuning.

There are also ct20 to Garrett t3 adapters. A Garrett .42/.48 t3 is a good replacement, inexpensive, easily found and available. You need to adapt oil feed, oil drain, and water cooling lines.