Kelford camshafts, Toyota 1JZ-GTE, without VVT-i
Kelford is a New Zealand camshaft manufacturer with roots in Christchurch dating back to 1968. Its profiles range from upgrades for street-driven cars to fully built race engines. Choose the cam around the rest of the engine and its intended use, rather than simply picking the longest duration.
This selection is for the Toyota 1JZ-GTE, without VVT-i engine. Profile differences, spring recommendations and required modifications are detailed below.
Technical specifications – available profiles for this engine
Profile 229-A
For a near-standard non-VVT-i 1JZ-GTE. Adds low- and mid-range pull with quick spool for street use. Suitable for stock twin turbos or a 54–58 mm single turbo. Retain factory boost and rpm limits with standard springs. KVS109-1JZ springs are recommended for up to 7,500 rpm and 30 psi.
| Specification | Intake | Exhaust |
|---|---|---|
| Valve clearance | 0.25mm cold at the cam | 0.25mm cold at the cam |
| Cam lift | 8.95mm | 8.95mm |
| Rocker ratio | 1 | 1 |
| Net valve lift | 8.70mm | 8.70mm |
| Advertised duration @ 0.10mm | 248° | 248° |
| Duration @ 1mm valve lift | 210° | 210° |
| Timing IVO @ 1mm valve lift | 4 ATDC | – |
| Timing IVC @ 1mm valve lift | 34 ABDC | – |
| Timing EVO @ 1mm valve lift | – | 41 BBDC |
| Timing EVC @ 1mm valve lift | – | 11 BTDC |
| Suggested centre lines | 109° | 116° |
| Valve lift at TDC | 0.68mm | 0.06mm |
Manufacturer profile information
Profile 229-B
A non-VVT-i 1JZ-GTE street profile focused on low- and mid-range pull and quick spool. Suitable for upgraded twin turbos or a 54–64 mm single turbo. Retain factory boost and rpm limits with stock springs. KVS109-1JZ springs are recommended for up to 7,500 rpm and 30 psi.
| Specification | Intake | Exhaust |
|---|---|---|
| Valve clearance | 0.25mm cold at the cam | 0.25mm cold at the cam |
| Cam lift | 9.60mm | 9.60mm |
| Rocker ratio | 1 | 1 |
| Net valve lift | 9.35mm | 9.35mm |
| Advertised duration @ 0.10mm | 260° | 260° |
| Duration @ 1.00mm valve lift | 222° | 222° |
| Timing IVO @ 1.00mm valve lift | 3 BTDC | – |
| Timing IVC @ 1.00mm valve lift | 39 ABDC | – |
| Timing EVO @ 1.00mm valve lift | – | 47 BBDC |
| Timing EVC @ 1.00mm valve lift | – | 5 BTDC |
| Suggested centre lines | 108° | 116° |
| Valve lift at TDC | 1.31mm | 0.26mm |
Manufacturer profile information
Profile 229-C
Street, circuit or drag profile focused on mid-range pull and throttle response. Suits a single 60–70 mm turbo. KVS109-1JZ springs are recommended up to 8000 rpm and 30 psi boost.
| Specification | Intake | Exhaust |
|---|---|---|
| Valve clearance | 0.25mm cold at the cam | 0.25mm cold at the cam |
| Cam lift | 9.90mm | 9.90mm |
| Rocker ratio | 1 | 1 |
| Net valve lift | 9.65mm | 9.65mm |
| Advertised duration @ 0.10mm | 264° | 272° |
| Duration @ 1.00mm valve lift | 228° | 232° |
| Timing IVO @ 1.00mm valve lift | 7 BTDC | – |
| Timing IVC @ 1.00mm valve lift | 41 ABDC | – |
| Timing EVO @ 1.00mm valve lift | – | 52 BBDC |
| Timing EVC @ 1.00mm valve lift | – | 0 TDC |
| Suggested centre lines | 107° | 116° |
| Valve lift at TDC | 1.73mm | 0.94 mm |
Manufacturer profile information
Profile 229-D
A non-VVT-i 1JZ-GTE racing profile with more top-end pull than 229-C. Suitable for a 64–76 mm single turbo and E85. Recommended springs: KVS109-1JZ.
| Specification | Intake | Exhaust |
|---|---|---|
| Valve clearance | 0.25mm cold at the cam | 0.25mm cold at the cam |
| Cam lift | 10.20mm | 10.20mm |
| Rocker ratio | 1 | 1 |
| Net valve lift | 9.95mm | 9.95mm |
| Advertised duration @ 0.10mm | 272° | 278° |
| Duration @ 1.00mm valve lift | 236° | 240° |
| Timing IVO @ 1.00mm valve lift | 8 BTDC | – |
| Timing IVC @ 1.00mm valve lift | 48 ABDC | – |
| Timing EVO @ 1.00mm valve lift | – | 56 BBDC |
| Timing EVC @ 1.00mm valve lift | – | 4 ATDC |
| Suggested centre lines | 110° | 116° |
| Valve lift at TDC | 1.83mm | 0.94 mm |
Manufacturer profile information
Profile 229-E
For high-rpm, full-throttle non-VVT-i 1JZ-GTE drag engines with a 72 mm or larger turbo and alcohol-based race fuel. The profile is designed to work with factory buckets. Head machining may be required for lobe clearance. Recommended springs: KVS109-1JZ-T.
| Specification | Intake | Exhaust |
|---|---|---|
| Valve clearance | 0.25mm cold at the cam | 0.25mm cold at the cam |
| Cam lift | 10.85mm | 10.45mm |
| Rocker ratio | 1 | 1 |
| Net valve lift | 10.60mm | 10.20mm |
| Advertised duration @ 0.10mm | 290° | 290° |
| Duration @ 1.00mm valve lift | 252° | 252° |
| Timing IVO @ 1.00mm valve lift | 16 BTDC | – |
| Timing IVC @ 1.00mm valve lift | 56 ABDC | – |
| Timing EVO @ 1.00mm valve lift | – | 66 BBDC |
| Timing EVC @ 1.00mm valve lift | – | 6 ATDC |
| Suggested centre lines | 110° | 120° |
| Valve lift at TDC | 2.67mm | 1.60 mm |
Manufacturer profile information
Profile 229-F
High-lift race profile for a turbo of at least 72 mm and alcohol-based fuel. The fast lobe may require shimless buckets or a shim-under-bucket conversion. Kelford's option is the DLC-coated KCF-229 bucket. Head machining may also be needed for cam clearance. Recommended springs: KVS109-1JZ-T.
| Specification | Intake | Exhaust |
|---|---|---|
| Valve clearance | 0.25mm cold at the cam | 0.25mm cold at the cam |
| Cam lift | 11.25mm | 11.25mm |
| Rocker ratio | 1 | 1 |
| Net valve lift | 11.00mm | 11.00mm |
| Advertised duration @ 0.10mm | 282° | 286° |
| Duration @ 1.00mm valve lift | 244° | 248° |
| Timing IVO @ 1.00mm valve lift | 10 BTDC | – |
| Timing IVC @ 1.00mm valve lift | 54 ABDC | – |
| Timing EVO @ 1.00mm valve lift | – | 64 BBDC |
| Timing EVC @ 1.00mm valve lift | – | 4 ATDC |
| Suggested centre lines | 112° | 120° |
| Valve lift at TDC | 2.36mm | 1.40 mm |
Manufacturer profile information
Profile 229-G
For high-rpm, full-throttle non-VVT-i 1JZ-GTE drag engines with a 72 mm or larger turbo and alcohol-based race fuel. The profile is designed to work with factory buckets. Head machining may be required for lobe clearance. Recommended springs: KVS109-1JZ-T.
| Specification | Intake | Exhaust |
|---|---|---|
| Valve clearance | 0.25mm cold at the cam | 0.25mm cold at the cam |
| Cam lift | 11.05mm | 11.05mm |
| Rocker ratio | 1 | 1 |
| Net valve lift | 10.80mm | 10.80mm |
| Advertised duration @ 0.10mm | 292° | 302° |
| Duration @ 1.00mm valve lift | 252° | 260° |
| Timing IVO @ 1.00mm valve lift | 14 BTDC | – |
| Timing IVC @ 1.00mm valve lift | 58 ABDC | – |
| Timing EVO @ 1.00mm valve lift | – | 70 BBDC |
| Timing EVC @ 1.00mm valve lift | – | 10 ATDC |
| Suggested centre lines | 112° | 120° |
| Valve lift at TDC | 2.44mm | 1.96 mm |
Manufacturer profile information
Checking heights are shown with the duration figures. Net lift is the net valve movement specified by the manufacturer, while cam lift is listed separately. IVO/IVC denote intake valve opening/closing and EVO/EVC exhaust valve opening/closing. BTDC/ATDC mean before/after top dead centre, and BBDC/ABDC before/after bottom dead centre.
Installation and profile selection
Confirm the exact engine version, valvetrain design and the modifications required by the profile. Check cam timing and valve-to-piston clearance during installation. Springs, lifters and other supporting parts mentioned with a profile are not included unless the profile explicitly states that they come with the kit.
Examples of related vehicle applications
- Toyota Supra JZA70 1JZ-GTE (1990–1993)
- Toyota Soarer JZZ30 1JZ-GTE (1991–1996)
- Toyota Chaser JZX81/JZX90 1JZ-GTE (1990–1996)
- Toyota Mark II / Cresta JZX81/JZX90 1JZ-GTE (1990–1996)
The list covers versions with the specified engines only. Exact fitment and required modifications depend on the selected profile, cylinder head, lifters and timing system.
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