clint

hello i have a question what is the difference between a 22re and a 22rec motor and what is the c for i am asking this because when i go to any parts store i am asked if it is a 22rec.

lee

i believe its the 22re with more emissions related items on it

Intrepid

Yeah, that is the california emissions version of the 22re. There are some write-ups around for removing all the excess crap.

kyle_22r

there really isn't any difference mechanically, just probably a few other cali emisisons add-ons.

Sonofmayhem

Its just the emmisions, just like everone else said, IMO they arent as peppy as regular, yes i know i have a 22re now and my 85 was a 22rec. Same miles, and no mods.

kyle_22r

well, also take into account that the intake was redesigned into a better breathing setup in '89. toyota switched to a straight mounted throttle body rather than the angled one that had a hose that went down and back up.