How do you time 2ZZ?

2ZZ-GE Cam Timing

1. Remove the Valve Cover.
2. Rotate the motor until the #1 cylinder cam lobes are pointing toward the center as shown (note: Disregard the red assembly lube)
3. Look for the timing mark on the engine’s crank pulley.
4. Check that timing gear dots are aligned as follows.
5. Count the Links.

How do you set a camshaft and crankshaft timing?

Begin with the dial indicator in place on the intake lobe for the number-one cylinder and rotate the crankshaft clockwise until you reach the valve’s maximum lift. Zero out your dial indicator. Now rotate the crank counterclockwise until you have dropped at least 0.100 in valve lift.

How do I know if my cam timing is off?

If the engine timing of the cam is off, your car will either be running rough or not at all. If the ignition timing is the problem, it isn’t as easy to notice because it has four cycles: Intake valve sucks in air while fuel is delivered by the injectors. The fuel mixture is reduced.

How to check the cam timing on a 2ZZ-GE?

There’s a lot of confusion around checking the cam timing on the 2ZZ-GE. The following steps will help you check the cam timing on an assembled motor. Rotate the motor until the #1 cylinder cam lobes are pointing toward the center as shown (note: Disregard the red assembly lube) Look for the timing mark on the engine’s crank pulley.

Where is the intake gear on a 2ZZ-GE?

The Intake gear dot should be in-line with the plane of the front cover and the Exhaust cam gear should be misaligned from the front cover plane by 1/2 tooth as shown. Count the Links. If step 4 looks correct, then Step 5, should be redundant.

What kind of Cams does Toyota 2ZZ have?

The 2zz starts out with fairly big cams. The aftermarket cams add lift and duration to increase performance from the midrange up.

Which is the Best Stage 2 camshaft set?

We often stick with a stage 2 cam for turbo builds since there is less need for huge duration and you don’t generally need to rev as high. **You MUST run upgraded aftermarket valve springs with *any* 2zz aftermarket cams to avoid coil bind. MWR springs are the best choice for those revving to 9000 or less.