Kelford camshafts, Toyota 2RZ-FE / 3RZ-FE
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 2RZ-FE / 3RZ-FE engine. Profile differences, spring recommendations and required modifications are detailed below.
Technical specifications – available profiles for this engine
Profile 180-A
Stage 1 for a turbocharged 3RZ-FE with a 54–64 mm turbo. Suitable for dune and off-road use while retaining street manners. Adds mid-range pull with responsive throttle behaviour. Recommended springs: KVS180-BT.
| 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 180-B
Stage 2 for a turbocharged Hilux or Tacoma 3RZ-FE with a 58–70 mm turbo. Adds mid-range and top-end pull for dune or roll racing. Recommended springs: KVS180-BT.
| 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 | – | 58 BBDC |
| Timing EVC @ 1.00mm valve lift | – | 2 ATDC |
| Suggested centre lines | 110° | 118° |
| Valve lift at TDC | 1.83mm | 1.30 mm |
Manufacturer profile information
Profile 180-C
A high-rpm drag profile for a 3RZ with a 70 mm or larger turbo and alcohol fuel. Can be used with factory buckets. Recommended springs: KVS180-BT.
| 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 | – | 64 BBDC |
| Timing EVC @ 1.00mm valve lift | – | 8 ATDC |
| Suggested centre lines | 110° | 118° |
| Valve lift at TDC | 2.67mm | 1.96 mm |
Manufacturer profile information
Profile 180-D
For a 3RZ drag engine making over 800 hp with a 72 mm or larger turbo and alcohol fuel. The fast lobe profile requires shimless buckets, such as DLC-coated KCF-180 followers. Recommended springs: KVS180-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 @ 0.10mm | 280° | 286° |
| Duration @ 1.00mm valve lift | 240° | 246° |
| Timing IVO @ 1.00mm valve lift | 10 BTDC | – |
| Timing IVC @ 1.00mm valve lift | 50 ABDC | – |
| Timing EVO @ 1.00mm valve lift | – | 61 BBDC |
| Timing EVC @ 1.00mm valve lift | – | 5 ATDC |
| Suggested centre lines | 110° | 118° |
| Valve lift at TDC | 2.13mm | 1.53 mm |
Manufacturer profile information
Profile 180-E
For a 3RZ drag engine making over 1,000 hp with a 72 mm or larger turbo and alcohol fuel. The fast lobe profile requires shimless buckets, such as DLC-coated KCF-180 followers. Recommended springs: KVS180-BT.
| Specification | Intake | Exhaust |
|---|---|---|
| Valve clearance | 0.25mm cold at the cam | 0.25mm cold at the cam |
| Cam lift | 11.80mm | 11.85mm |
| Rocker ratio | 1 | 1 |
| Net valve lift | 11.55mm | 11.60mm |
| Advertised duration @ 0.10mm | 288° | 306° |
| Duration @ 1.00mm valve lift | 250° | 263° |
| Timing IVO @ 1.00mm valve lift | 13 BTDC | – |
| Timing IVC @ 1.00mm valve lift | 57 ABDC | – |
| Timing EVO @ 1.00mm valve lift | – | 69.5 BBDC |
| Timing EVC @ 1.00mm valve lift | – | 13.5 ATDC |
| Suggested centre lines | 112° | 118° |
| Valve lift at TDC | 2.49mm | 2.49 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 Tacoma 2.4/2.7 (1995–2004)
- Toyota Hilux 2.4/2.7 (1997–2004)
- Toyota 4Runner 2.7 (1996–2000)
- Toyota Land Cruiser Prado J90 2.7 (1996–2002)
- Toyota Hiace 2.4/2.7 (1989–2004)
- Toyota Granvia 2.7 (1995–2002)
- Toyota Touring Hiace 2.7 (1997–2002)
- Toyota Regius 2.7 (1997–2002)
- Toyota T100 2.7 (1994–1998)
- Toyota Dyna / Toyoace 2.7 3RZ-FE (1995–2004)
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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