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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ WOT: Towing 914 w/ Toyota 22R

Posted by: nebreitling Jul 27 2004, 08:04 PM

Hi all

I have a line on a nice Toyota truck locally w/ the 22R engine.
Want a truck mostly for hauling sh-t around, but i'd like to be able to tow the 914 along on the occasional AX, etc. Is this little truck going to be too anemic for the weight?

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Posted by: aircooledboy Jul 27 2004, 09:01 PM

I drove a 22R 5 speed work truck for years. Great little truck, ran like a top, but with a bed full of heavy stuff, it was an effort to get up a hill. I don't think I would have pulled a trailer any more than around town a little bit. I really think it would have bogged down towing a car.

Posted by: Gint Jul 27 2004, 09:02 PM

The 22R is a fine little motor for hauling a Toyota around. But I don't think it's up to the task of towing much of anything. MAYBE flat towing a 914, but you won't be happy.

Posted by: nebreitling Jul 27 2004, 09:49 PM

thanks guys, that was my thinking as well...

i'll go find an old straight-6 or V8