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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. Mar 8, 2024 at 7:41 PM
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    No problem, whenever your ready. Brian's been incognito for quite a while. Need to touch base with him.
     
  2. Mar 11, 2024 at 8:31 AM
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    Lol, I wasn't trying to get you paranoid about the tensioner bolt, I was trying to get you paranoid about the main sprocket bolts that hold the cam sprockets in place!
     
  3. Mar 11, 2024 at 10:47 AM
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    Gotta figure I got it all correct. Put 300+ miles on it by now and 600 mile trip 1 way to ECGS tomorrow to get elockers fixed. They won't initiate even though I got voltage and no one around here to work on them. Just barely under warranty so time to get last major glitch fixed.
     
  4. Mar 11, 2024 at 10:51 AM
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    It’s probably out of sync.
     
  5. Mar 11, 2024 at 12:25 PM
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    Hope its an easy fix and get them to show me what needs done un case it happens again so I can do it.
     
  6. Mar 11, 2024 at 12:33 PM
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    Figure I didnt run them enough to keep them operable. Run the 4wd at least once a month and figure I need to do the same with the lockers.
     
  7. Mar 12, 2024 at 2:50 PM
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    @Shadowhunter
    Did some searches but didnt come up with anything specific to synch issues and my Harrop elockers. Can you give me a basic rundown of what it entails? Want to be prepared with some info befor I see ECGS tomorrow. Would appreciate it!
    Thanks,
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  8. Mar 12, 2024 at 3:58 PM
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    Maybe keep this thread related to the cam gears? That way if someone is looking for info, they don’t have to go thru pages of unrelated info?
     
  9. Mar 12, 2024 at 4:23 PM
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    Sorry I thought you were talking about a rear Toyota Locker. I haven’t had the pleasure of having to mess with a Harrop, just ARB’s and OEM lockers.
     
  10. Mar 12, 2024 at 5:28 PM
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    Gotcha, should have just PMd.
     
  11. Jun 8, 2024 at 7:35 AM
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    Just got back from test driving the install of the -3 degree cam gears and Anderson Engineering intake manifold spacer I did. Very solid. My truck is heavy. 33s (96 lbs each corner), 4.56s and steel armor. Can't tell you if there are any changes to mpg at this time. Throttle response was improved. Will be looking at going to a 70mm throttle body soon before I get the ECU tuned.
     
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    Save your money. Ditched mine after lots of research and personal experience. Change spark plugs, clean MAF and air filter just before ECU tune.
     
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    Ditched which mod?
     
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    The throttle body spacer or are they referring to a larger throttle body?
     
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