TORSPD: NEVR

Getting back to this question, the time has finally come, to where they were ready for that question. Basically, we are going to limit the phase angle of the intake cam gears. Similar in manner to how Comp Cams limits the variable intake gear on Ford's engines which have variable timing and are running large lift profile (aggressive ) cams. Comp Cams basically installs a set of blocks into the cam gear, which reduce its phase angle from 60° down to 20°. That way you retain the some of function of the variable cam gear, but also don't have piston to valve clearance issues. I.E. bent valves. And prevent cam gear CEL's. (Theoretically on our engine)
Our variable cam gear moves 50°. We will be limiting it down to 10-15°, depending on what Darton finds out.

Hope that helps Mr. Hilux.

Kelford does sell grinds which are much less aggressive than mine, which won't require that work. And since you are a hop away from New Zealand, you might as well give them a call.

 

I win the internets today.

 

Still has the hitch installed......

 

Yeah what's up with that?! That thing weighes like 50 lbs! That is weight savings! haha

 

Great find Rob! Looks freaking awesome.

Hitch is my X-brace. No, but seriously. Lol. I need to get that other one, for the 4x4's. Can't remember the name of the company though.

 

Thank you for the laptop wallpaper.

 

Thanks Tor, it will be interesting to see how they phase your 10-15 deg of variability or more specifically what size block they put on each side of the variable cam gear oil chamber.

Are you still sticking with the Toyota computer to control the vvti? For such a small angle of variability you may even want to consider just a basic on off control using a spare output from your pro efi (if you have one) that way you can decide exactly when you advance or retard the intake. It won't be fully variable like the modern vvti more like the older vvt which really only has two positions.

 

So when the rear mudflap starts to drag, does that mean you need to take a wider line?

 

Dat chrome!

 

It normally means its overloaded. Lol.

 

Those pink lugzzzz.

 

Lulz

 

Gives the drivers behind me reflection. Lol

The one time that they look cool. Sigh.......

Race truck flex.

 

Got it all figured out. Rather than over complicate things, I told them to statically lock it in place. So even though the cam gear sensor will work and the soleniod will activate and lubricate the cam bearing the cam won't change angle. Simple. Easy. Safe. Done.

 

Wrong, wrong, wrong. I expect more imagination from you. Something like this... "Race truck traction loss early warning system", since you're still solid axle in back, when the mudflap drags, that tells you that the inside rear tire is starting to lose traction,,,, design is patent and trademark pending....

 

Excellent explanation. I'll go with that. Lol.

Actually, unlike Toon714's truck, mine will not drag the flaps under acceleration. His can somehow. And mine is lower. My bump stops hit before the flaps do. Currently, then only time that the flaps drag, is getting into or out of my driveway, due to the steep angle when turning.

You're damn right though. If my flaps drag while turning on a flat surface, traction loss is no longer the main area of concern. Lol.

 

Man nice shot. Your truck is looking solid Tor!

 

Yes it is an awesome shot. Did like Homer and made it my desktop picture too.

 

you should install some prerunner mud flaps.