Cam gears for V6. Add power AND mpg

I believe so most of what I’ve read has to do with the VVT side of things for popping the code. I haven’t dug deep into the research cave on it yet but skimmed through a little. I’m not a mechanic, just a DIY guy that’s likes to tinker on shit I that I have no business tinkering on. Just part of the Tacoma hobby. It’s not all about bolting on pre made stuff to me I want to learn what makes it tick and help my friends when they run into the same problems.

 

Any chance on making these for 3rd gen?

 

Don’t need them.

 

Oh ok for sure thanks

 

I don’t like it when people don’t follow up. So here’s my tensioner and the parts # for the gasket. Is the a measurement I’m looking for? Looks like I’m kinda halfway between.

 

Doesn't look excessive at all for 180k I think you said?

 

205k

 

I made some logs with the MPVI2 that @TheOnlyPajooned lent me. Would anyone want to take a look at them? Not sure what I’m looking for.
And happy to make a stand alone thread for this to not clog up Kel’s thread. Any suggestion for a part of tw to post this to?

 

If you don't have before gear logs- there won't be anything to really view in terms of how much these helped. What you should notice is in the timing- there should be room advance it in some parts without issue due to the increased knock threshold. The hptuners thread would be able to explain it in better detail than I could.

 

I wanted to post a follow up. I think the problem was low quality gas. I got a tank of premium from a different station than my usual. Saw great improvement in mpg on that tank. Similar driving- mostly my commute. I’ll probably stick to this gas station.

Just flashed a tune on Sunday so I’ll see what that does as well. It’s a noticeable improvement in drivability right away.

 

you're running GB#18 right now? @mightytacoman

EDIT: read instructions, PM sent

 

So I've turned the last few guys asking for these towards my competitor U R D.
They are finally selling these at a fair price (currently listed at $115.) So I'll let him have the business so long as his prices remain fair.
I'm still active on this forum and willing to help anyone with questions on these as needed.

Bonus: add coupon code forummember for an additional discount on his products.

 

wish I would have known he has a TW code the last couple years after buying headers, 02 simulators, heavy flywheel and a stage 2 clutch.

 

I call or email him and he usually gets me set up.

 

@gpdx I'm gonna be buying the URD cam gears here soon - I'm wondering from your experience with tuning if I should record some logs before the install, and then run some logs post-install

I'm hoping the offer still stands to help me wrench those gear bolts loose

I might have you look at the leafs too and lmk if I should swap over to the newer set, if you're cool with that

EDIT: And on that note.... Don't tell my wife

 

More logs is more fun. I'd be curious to see before/after, assuming you already got a tune on there? I'm got some big a$$ wrenches if you need em also.

 

More logging of before/after knock valves is always a plus. I think the only current set on this thread is the ones I posted on page 2

 

yeah, I'll run some logs - it's base tune, stock rear and stock motor.... just have leaf blocks and drop bracket, and big shoes!

I'd like to re-gear the rear eventually, with the cam gears, because we plan to eventually drag a small cargo trailer (eventually)

I'm thinking of some other 100k maintenance items I could tackle and get done at the same time, I am 90% sure I'm gonna buy the hood struts before the cam gear work, just to keep things open and easy to work on

 

I agree with doing some logs. Nice to have a comparison, and it’s easy since you have the MPVI2.
And highly recommend the tune I got from @Boltripper.