i would condider a 3rz but the power gains would be very minimal. So i figured i could do a few things for now and then in about a year pull it rebuild it and while its out put atleast a garret t4 turbo, lc engineering turbo header, ported head, bigger injectors. etc
The 2.7 is a vast improvement over a 22R anyday. Check on the torque and power.
By the time you have installed a garret turbo, lc engineering head, ported head and 'bigger injector', you may as well spend that hard earned cash on a better engine.
How about 1jz....bags of power? Will walk over a 22R.