Kelford camshafts, Toyota 2JZ-GTE 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 2JZ-GTE VVT-i engine. Profile differences, spring recommendations and required modifications are detailed below.
Technical specifications – available profiles for this engine
Profile V202-A
Street profile for a near-stock engine. Retains VVT-i, improving throttle response and low and mid-range pull. Suits stock twin turbos or a single 54–58 mm turbo. Stock springs suit the original rev limit and boost. KVS02 springs are recommended up to 7500 rpm and 30 psi boost.
| 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 @ 1.00mm valve lift | 210° | 210° |
| Timing EVO @ 1.00mm valve lift | – | 41 BBDC |
| Timing EVC @ 1.00mm valve lift | – | 11 BTDC |
| Suggested centre lines | vari | 116° |
| Valve lift at TDC | – | 0.26mm |
Manufacturer profile information
Profile V202-B
Street profile adding low and mid-range pull and quicker spool. Retains VVT-i. Suits upgraded twin turbos or a single 54–64 mm turbo. Stock springs suit the original rev limit and boost. KVS02 springs are recommended up to 7500 rpm and 30 psi boost.
| Specification | Intake | Exhaust |
|---|---|---|
| Valve clearance | 0.25mm cold at the cam | 0.25mm cold at the cam |
| Cam lift | 9.60mm | 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 EVO @ 1.00mm valve lift | – | 50 BBDC |
| Timing EVC @ 1.00mm valve lift | – | 8 BTDC |
| Suggested centre lines | Variable / VVT | 116° |
| Valve lift at TDC | – | 0.26mm |
Manufacturer profile information
Profile V202-C
A street, drag or track-day profile retaining VVT-i for responsive throttle behaviour and mid-range pull. Suitable for upgraded twin turbos or a 60–70 mm single turbo. KVS02-BT springs are recommended for up to 8,000 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 EVO @ 1.00mm valve lift | – | 52 BBDC |
| Timing EVC @ 1.00mm valve lift | – | 0 TDC |
| Suggested centre lines | Variable / VVT | 116° |
| Valve lift at TDC | – | 0.94 mm |
Manufacturer profile information
Profile V202-D
A versatile racing profile with more top-end pull than V202-C. Retains VVT-i. Recommended single-turbo size is 64–76 mm, suitable for E85. Kelford recommends KVS02-BT springs.
| 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 EVO @ 1.00mm valve lift | – | 60 BBDC |
| Timing EVC @ 1.00mm valve lift | – | 0 TDC |
| Suggested centre lines | Variable / VVT | 120° |
| Valve lift at TDC | – | 0.94 mm |
Manufacturer profile information
Profile V202-F
High-lift race profile for a turbo of at least 72 mm and alcohol-based fuel. Retains VVT-i. Requires shimless buckets or a shim-under-bucket conversion, such as DLC-coated KCF-202 buckets. Head machining may be needed for the larger lobes. Recommended springs: KVS02-BT.
| 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 | 282° | 286° |
| Duration @ 1.00mm valve lift | 244° | 248° |
| Timing EVO @ 1.00mm valve lift | – | 73 BBDC |
| Timing EVC @ 1.00mm valve lift | – | 5 BTDC |
| Suggested centre lines | Variable / VVT | 120° |
| Valve lift at TDC | 5.28mm | 1.40 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 JZA80 2JZ-GTE VVT-i (1997–2002), JDM
- Toyota Aristo JZS161 2JZ-GTE VVT-i (1997–2005)
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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