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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.

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  1. Apr 28, 2022 at 4:36 AM
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    I also used a Hypertech. Mine is close, but still not on.

    There is another company that makes the converter - can't remember the name, but it starts with "D". I've heard good things about them, but have no personal experience.
     
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  2. Apr 28, 2022 at 4:51 AM
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    Scott, you finish up your install yet?
     
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  3. Apr 28, 2022 at 4:55 AM
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    Dakota Digital. There is a thread for that install as well.
     
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  4. Apr 28, 2022 at 5:34 AM
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    Not yet. I wasn't able to work on it yesterday.

    I plan to get the gears swapped this morning, and prime/paint the valve covers. Once the paint is dry, reassembly.

    I have this week off, so I am taking my time... Some might say procrastinating, others may say dilly-dallying. I am happy I have the ability to take my time and not rush. ;)
     
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  5. Apr 28, 2022 at 5:34 AM
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    Yes, that is the company I was thinking of.
     
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  6. Apr 28, 2022 at 6:00 PM
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    I painted the valve covers today, as well as swapped the gears.

    Tonight, I bolted the VCs to the engine. Tomorrow morning, I will finish up.
     
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  7. Apr 29, 2022 at 9:20 AM
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    Interested in this kit. PM sent
     
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  8. Apr 29, 2022 at 10:06 AM
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    Truck back together, runs great!
     
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    For everyone that has regeared and installed cam gears, is there one that you would recommend first? Ideally I'll get to both, but seeing what is worth tackling first
     
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  10. Aug 11, 2022 at 12:44 PM
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    I assume you have taller tires? Definitely axle gears first.
     
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    Cam gears are a hell of alot cheaper so knock them out first and enjoy the little pep in the step and little mpg gain that will help save up for gears.
     
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    Yes, and contemplating going 35s in the near future
     
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  13. Aug 11, 2022 at 3:09 PM
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    New gears will be really appreciated by your transmission - gas mileage too.
     
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    Transmission yes, gas mileage, no. Engine spinning faster never equals better mileage. 4.56s Nitros here. Love em for the slight increase in power. Didn’t want to go any higher ratio for highway RPMs. Going 35s next year.

    I vote cam gears first, diff gears next, HP tune last.
     
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  15. Aug 12, 2022 at 5:08 AM
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    The speed of the engine as well as the load affects mileage. Tall tires + stock gears is a greater load on the engine, especially with a load (or going uphill).
     
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  16. Aug 12, 2022 at 9:10 AM
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    You beat me to it. Load affects mileage more than RPM does. With that said, anyone who regears for better fuel mileage alone is a fool. Wrong reason to regear.

     
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    Your mileage literally may vary, but from my experience, the regear helped with power at expense of MPG. Never had an issue with engine load on the stock gears affecting mileage, it just took awhile.
     
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  18. Aug 13, 2022 at 9:57 AM
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    Exhaust Cam Gears finaly installed...
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    just like what everyone has stated, noticeable difference. I feel the difference mostly when letting off the gas pedal and coasting..
     
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