when i was shopping for a new truck a few months ago, i test drove both 2.4 and 3.0 trucks(both of which i've never driven, only owned 20R and 22R trucks before). seemed to me that the 3.0 accelerated somewhat faster and held speed a little easier but wasn't much more impressive than the tried and true 4 banger. my 22R-E hold 75 on the freeway and go up hills without dropping under 70, but it probably has something to do with the 235/75R15 tires that are on it. probably going to leave it like it is...

i know the 22R long block like the back of my hand, i knew repairs would be easy. and as for the timing guides, it's a problem with a fix(steel guides), unlike playing russian roulette with the 3.0's torque to yield head bolts and gaskets.