Lack Of Power In 88 Pickup

[AmishWarlord]

Hi everyone. I have an '88 pickup with 165k miles, the 22RE engine and 5 speed stick transmission. The problem I have with it is it just doesn't seem to have as much power as my uncle's 89 with 205k. I just had it tuned-up, ran some fuel injector cleaner through it, everything checks out fine. The main problem I have is going to school, There's a long, fairly slow incline. If i start out going about 60, by the time i get to the top, having floored it the entire way, i'm going 45 on a good day. It also doesn't quite have the acceleration compared to his. Any ideas? thanks.

-James

[toynado]

i'd test compression

ignition and cam timing

[AmishWarlord]

okay, i'll pick up a compression gauge tomorrow and try that. Also: does anyone know what the proper plug gaps are for the 22 RE engine? i can't seem to find it in the haynes manual.. or online. thanks.

-J

[toynado]

.031 on u groove denso's as i remember

they also come gapped from the dealer

or use ngk's