Kelford camshafts, Toyota 2JZ-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 2JZ-GTE, without VVT-i engine. Profile differences, spring recommendations and required modifications are detailed below.
Technical specifications – available profiles for this engine
Profile T202-A
Street profile for a near-stock 2JZ-GTE. Adds low and mid-range pull and quicker spool. Suits stock twin turbos or a single 54–58 mm turbo. Stock springs can be used with the original boost and rev limit. 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 IVO @ 1.00mm valve lift | 4 ATDC | – |
| Timing IVC @ 1.00mm valve lift | 34 ABDC | – |
| Timing EVO @ 1.00mm valve lift | – | 41 BBDC |
| Timing EVC @ 1.00mm valve lift | – | 11 BTDC |
| Suggested centre lines | 109° | 116° |
| Valve lift at TDC | 0.68mm | 0.06mm |
Manufacturer profile information
Profile T202-B
Street profile adding low and mid-range pull and quicker spool. Suits upgraded twin turbos or a single 54–64 mm turbo. Stock springs can be used with the original boost and rev limit. 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 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 T202-C
Street, circuit or drag profile focused on throttle response and mid-range pull. Suits a single 60–70 mm turbo. KVS02-BT 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 T202-D
Race profile offering more top-end pull than T202-C. Suits a single 64–76 mm turbo and E85. Recommended springs: KVS02-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 | – | 60 BBDC |
| Timing EVC @ 1.00mm valve lift | – | 0 TDC |
| Suggested centre lines | 110° | 120° |
| Valve lift at TDC | 1.83mm | 0.94 mm |
Manufacturer profile information
Profile T202-E
Top-end-focused drag profile for a turbo of at least 72 mm and alcohol-based fuel. Designed for the original buckets, though head machining may be required for the higher-lift lobes. Recommended springs: KVS02-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 | – | 66 BBDC |
| Timing EVC @ 1.00mm valve lift | – | 6 ATDC |
| Suggested centre lines | 110° | 120° |
| Cam lift at TDC | 2.67mm | 1.60 mm |
Manufacturer profile information
Profile T202-F
High-lift race profile for a 2JZ-GTE running alcohol-based fuel and a turbo of at least 72 mm. The fast valve motion requires shimless buckets or a shim-under-bucket conversion, such as KCF-202 DLC buckets. Head machining may be needed for cam clearance. 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 @ 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 T202-G
Drag profile for high rpm, high boost and alcohol fuel. Recommended turbo size starts at 80 mm. Shimless buckets such as KCF-202 are recommended. Head machining may be required for the high-lift lobes. Recommended springs: KVS02-BT.
| Specification | Intake | Exhaust |
|---|---|---|
| Valve clearance | 0.25mm cold at the cam | 0.25mm cold at the cam |
| Cam lift | 11.05mm | 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 JZA80 2JZ-GTE (1993–2002), without VVT-i depending on market
- Toyota Aristo JZS147 2JZ-GTE (1991–1997)
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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