Kelford camshafts, Toyota/Lexus 2GR-FE (2005-2026)

Kelford camshafts, Toyota/Lexus 2GR-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/Lexus 2GR-FE engine. Profile differences, spring recommendations and required modifications are detailed below.

Technical specifications – available profiles for this engine

Profile 263-A

Stage 1 for a turbocharged 2GR making around 500–700 hp. Suits a single 58–68 mm turbo or twin 48–58 mm turbos. Adds mid-range pull while retaining VVT-i. KVS263 springs and retainers are required for up to 8000 rpm and 30 psi boost.

Manufacturer profile information

Profile 263-B

Stage 2 for a turbocharged 2GR making approximately 700–1,000 hp. Suitable for a 68 mm or larger single turbo or twin 54–62 mm turbos. Retains VVT-i and suits E85. KVS263 springs and retainers are recommended for up to 8,000 rpm and 30 psi.

Manufacturer profile information

Profile 263-C

For a turbocharged 2GR drag engine making approximately 1,200–1,600 hp. Suitable for a 76 mm or larger single turbo or twin 58–68 mm turbos, including 4.0-litre stroker engines on E85 or methanol. KVS263 springs and retainers are recommended for high rpm and boost. VVT-i can only be retained after carefully checking piston-to-valve clearance, otherwise use fixed timing.

Manufacturer profile information

Profile 263-EZ

An EZ profile for a near-standard naturally aspirated 2GR-FE in street or jet-boat use. Adds low- and mid-range pull and suits bolt-on intake and exhaust upgrades. Retains full VVT-i and works with standard springs. Also suitable for mild turbo or supercharger builds while retaining street manners. KVS263 springs are recommended for high-mileage engines.

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 Camry XV40/XV50 3.5 V6 (2006–2017)
• Toyota Aurion XV40/XV50 3.5 (2006–2017)
• Toyota Avalon 3.5 (2005–2018)
• Toyota RAV4 3.5 V6 (2005–2012)
• Toyota Highlander / Kluger 3.5 (2007–2016)
• Toyota Sienna 3.5 (2006–2016)
• Toyota Venza 3.5 (2008–2015)
• Toyota Alphard / Vellfire 3.5 (2008–2017)
• Toyota Previa / Estima 3.5 (2006–2016)
• Toyota Blade Master 3.5 (2007–2012)
• Toyota Mark X ZiO 3.5 (2007–2013)
• Lexus ES350 (2006–2018)
• Lexus RX350 (2006–2015)
• Lotus Evora / Evora S / Evora 400 / Evora GT (2009–2021)
• Lotus Exige V6 (2012–2021)
• Lotus Emira V6 (2022–2026)
• Toyota Vanguard 350S ACA/GSA33, 2GR-FE (2007–2013)

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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