I want to beef up my 1990 toyota extended cab, help?

[1BossYota]

So right now I own an 1981 datsun pickup and its pushing 240k miles, also have a few issues with leaking and other stuff.

What I am saving up for is a 1990 toyota extended cab truck. I have looked around a bit but am kind of lost as far as what type of engine I should put in it.

Its going to be a SR5 4X4, but I want it to be fast though. I saw a youtube video where they had a 22rte with a turbo on it, but i am not educated in the area and dont want to just commit to something that is garbage.

1990 toyota extended cab sr5 4X4. Im looking for a balance between power, reliability, and fuel efficiency.

Please, any advice would be much appreciated.

[NorcalCamper]

All I can suggest is to stay away from the 3.0L V6. It's neither powerful or fuel efficient. Its also prone to head gasket failures. I'm currently rebuilding mine for that reason. Maybe drop in a chevy small block?

[tbplus10]

The head gasket issue with the 3.slo engine was covered under a recall, most of them were repaired or replaced years ago but if you check with the dealer once in a while they find one that still falls into the recall catagorie.
But new head gasket or not it still has power issues.
If I was looking at any 90's model Toyota trucks I wouldnt buy one with a V6 unless it was 97 and up with the 3.4ltr otherwise I'd stick with the 22re or 2.7.
The 22re is actually a very durable engine that takes a serious beating and theres a lot of aftermarket parts available to build it up, lots of the parts fit the 2.7 because it's essentially the same engine only bored out a little more.

[1 bad tacoma]

Try www.lcengeneering.com they have motors built and ready to drop for what ever you want. They do all toyotas great company

[Dadstruck]

nice post thanks!