Well you are definitely going to make someones year. I loved my 22re apart from the "getting out of its own way" issue! I wish I would of known you could solve that with re-gearing. Good luck!
I am about to sell a 1991 bone stock Toyota pickup 4x4, extra cab, 5 speed 22RE engine in excellent condition. Cold A/C, clean interior, zero rust, 180,000 miles. 7k if interested in San Diego.
I am planning a long trip down to Baja and this looks like a great rig. Where can I come check it out? Can you send me your phone #?
I will be coming from Fallbrook so can swing by anytime.
Thanks!