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TmAnBuIcK said:
Not to sound like an a$$ but if it were possible I could get one...
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Seems like you need to brush up on your engine knowledge a bit.

The 4Runner has a dual overhead cam engine, meaning it has four camshafts, not just one.

Their phasing is controlled by a complex computer-controlled system called Dual VVT-i. The timing of the valve events is precisely optimized by this system already, so even if you could put in "bigger" camshafts, you probably wouldn't see a useful performance increase.

So yeah, the answer is "no."
 
:rockon:Come on guys we all know what everyone wants is a nice lopey (sp?) v6 - The ticking just isn't enough!
 
TEujunga said:
Seems like you need to brush up on your engine knowledge a bit.

The 4Runner has a dual overhead cam engine, meaning it has four camshafts, not just one.

Their phasing is controlled by a complex computer-controlled system called Dual VVT-i. The timing of the valve events is precisely optimized by this system already, so even if you could put in "bigger" camshafts, you probably wouldn't see a useful performance increase.

So yeah, the answer is "no."
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oh boy look at his age
anyways...
i upgraded my carburetor yesterday and my dual VVT-i self adjusted to the mods quite well. I'm definitely making more low end torque with the diesel fuel conversion.

ok heres the dead honest truth.... the 4runner is a slug... no matter how many air filters, exhausts upgrades, superchargers you slap on this vehicle.. it will be a slug...
 
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1jzgte said:
oh boy look at his age
anyways...
i upgraded my carburetor yesterday and my dual VVT-i self adjusted to the mods quite well. I'm definitely making more low end torque with the diesel fuel conversion.
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I mix in a few gallons of Diesel and E85 every fill up, really opens her up and the diesel offsets the gas mileage reduction from the E85
 
TmAnBuIcK said:
Not to sound like an a$$ but if it were possible I could get one...
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IDK why these guys are so hard and mean to you. I assume your ultimate goal is having a bit more powerful engine that would give you better acceleration than what you have. I would just talk to your dad and have him upgrade your SUV from 4Runner to LandCruiser. You will get a V8 and much bigger camshafts when you upgrade to a LandCruiser.
 
headpaneer said:
Your comment just gave me the the vision of my 4Runner with a built Grand National turbo V6 under the hood.
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See, that is what sits next to the runner every night in the garage. The runner is a family car and we've never had anything like it so I didn't know it was DOC. Yeah I'm young, yeah I didn't buy it, but I would buy all the upgrades in hopes that it would bring half the smile that the GN does. I'm a full time student and I'm just trying to learn a little bit more. Don't hate, just educate.
 
TEujunga said:
Seems like you need to brush up on your engine knowledge a bit.

The 4Runner has a dual overhead cam engine, meaning it has four camshafts, not just one.

Their phasing is controlled by a complex computer-controlled system called Dual VVT-i. The timing of the valve events is precisely optimized by this system already, so even if you could put in "bigger" camshafts, you probably wouldn't see a useful performance increase.

So yeah, the answer is "no."
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Thank you! This is all I needed!!!
 
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