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Cam gears for V6. Add power AND mpg

Discussion in '2nd Gen Tacoma Parts Marketplace (2005-2015)' started by mightytacoman, Jul 7, 2019.

  1. Jun 15, 2021 at 7:14 AM
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    No hard data to say one way or the other. I feel like I noticed less engine breaking (possibly some of the cause of increased mpg)
     
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  2. Jun 15, 2021 at 7:17 AM
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    I never noticed a difference although my truck was down for a couple months while I did a pile of stuff to it. It still decelerates very well using gears.
     
  3. Jun 15, 2021 at 7:54 AM
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    I wonder if @Sandman614 or @gpdx have any updates for us since their initial impressions…
     
  4. Jun 15, 2021 at 8:29 AM
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    Pretty much the same as I described before. More power/torque/top speed, butt dyno says no. Less draggy/engine braking, still yes. Offroad in 4Lo/lower gears doesn't seem to be changed, there is still enough engine braking to crawl down hills and enough/same power to climb hills. Higher MPGs, need more data but not looking all that impressive(some variation because I swap back and forth between 31" AT and 33" MT tires).

    Would I do it again, yes, but not because of all the claimed improvements. Remember this is on a bone stock 4.0L.

    upload_2021-6-15_11-28-16.jpg

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  5. Jun 15, 2021 at 9:30 AM
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    Is that tuned as well, or just the gear swap?

    I'm probably in on this. Outside of just the time needed to do this, are there any downsides at all? I have 103k miles on my 09, so I figured full new gasket purchase. That and the PCV valve replacement I'm looking at about $200 spent total on all parts. So roughly $80 for gaskets, PCV valve and some permatex goop, in case that helps anyone out pricing this stuff.
     
  6. Jun 15, 2021 at 9:36 AM
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  7. Jun 15, 2021 at 10:19 AM
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    Cool, wasn't sure if "bone stock" included or didn't include goosing the computer around. Many thanks sir! I cannot see why not to do this. Looks like fun.
     
  8. Jun 15, 2021 at 11:58 AM
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    Im going to be attempting install these on Saturday. Will post up the pictures to confirm the correct tooth etc, tomorrow.

    Any secret things I should be looking for during install? put a towel under the chain so I dont drop the bolt into the engine?
     
  9. Jun 15, 2021 at 12:33 PM
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    The towel is a good idea. Otherwise it's fairly straight forward
     
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    My MPG when >70mph is around 12.5 BEFORE THESE GEARS with camper @ 5800 pounds above 70mph. I just did a 1600 mile road trip with mostly interstate above 70mph and the truck just burned through the gas.

    My more local trips on state highways and local roads, I usually get 15-16mpg PRE GEARS.

    I'll update soon (hopefully in the next month when I service the Supercharger and order parts).
     
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  12. Jun 15, 2021 at 7:06 PM
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    I read that twice and still don't know what your results are after the gears. All I've gathered is that before gears it was somewhere between 12.5 and 16 mpg and now it burns through gas?
     
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    over 70 burns through gas?
     
  14. Jun 15, 2021 at 7:18 PM
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    Super charger goes
    [​IMG]
     
  15. Jun 15, 2021 at 7:22 PM
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    Haha I remember. But I sold mine
     
  16. Jun 16, 2021 at 4:15 AM
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    I don't he has installed the gears yet. These are his observations with his truck before install
     
  17. Jun 16, 2021 at 9:36 AM
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    @mightytacoman is my punch pointing at the correct tooth?

    that key way has a very small bevel to it

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  18. Jun 16, 2021 at 9:40 AM
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    That's the correct tooth. Pictured is the back side of the gear. When installing- that bevel aids with install and isn't on the front of the gear.
     
  19. Jun 16, 2021 at 9:46 AM
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    Ok thanks. So now this is the correct side and tooth? No bevel

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    correct tooth and side. mark it with some whiteout/ nailpolish, paint marker etc. and you'll be good to go
     
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