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There are still camshafts, they just use an electronically controlled linkage to adjust the ratio between camshaft lift and valve lift. If camshaft lift is 0.5", but the linkage ratio is 0, the valve lift will be zero. 0.5 x 0 = 0. But if the linkage ratio was 1.5, then valve lift would be...

Is it possible for tuners to change the valve duration by using the VVEL system? I think it would be possible to decrease duration, but not increase it. If the camshaft has 0 lift at a certain degree, then multiplying it by anything from the VVEL will always result in 0. I know that Nissan uses...

I modified the skid plates from my Frontier. Some of them fit fine with no modifications but others required notches to be cut or holes drilled for different mounting locations. This is an option if you can do things yourself, it was not overly difficult at all for anything with even a little...

Awesome info, are you talking about VK56DE (Like in 1st Gen Titans) or VK56VD (Newer titans, Infinitis, Armadas, etc)? I have plans within the next 5 years to VK Swap a 350z or 370z and turbo it, so the the info you provided is pretty exciting.

The 4.0 is a great engine, not denying that. I would certainly take a 4.0 over the 3.8 and 3.6. (I had XJ with 4.0) But over 3 decades have passed since it reached its "final" fuel injected form, it simply doesnt have the chops to compete in any category (besides simplicity) to the VK56VD...

Incase you didnt know, the 3.5 EcoBoost is a beast. Twin Turbo 3.5L V6. Aluminum Block, Aluminum Heads... yes please. Better than those dumb ass Diesels Chevy is putting in the Colorados and Jeep in the.... Jeeps. We'll cover those later but the writing is already on the wall: Turbo Gas > Turbo...

It should be available. I will do that after 3.5 EcoBoost (found the data) and 6.2 Hemi. :)

"LS Swap that **********!" LS swaps are pretty much the go-to for any type of buggy. Cheap as dirt, lots of transmission options, easy to swap, huge aftermarket. Pretty good engine for a buggy, truggy, mud truck, rock bouncer etc. Also very common to swap into older Landcruisers and just about any...

Having a hard time finding raw Ecoboost engine dyno numbers by rpm to plug into excel, infact not really even finding data for chassis dyno. Even with chassis dyno numbers we can estimate crank numbers by scaling the peak to match what the mfr states peak HP/TQ should be. Anyways, since I am...

lol, ok I will do that one next. Ecoboost probably will win. I am huge fan of Turbo V6, I think it is an ideal engine configuration. Ford's reliability on the otherhand.... but I still applaud them for going hi-tech.

So, you decided the 4.0 HO in your Exo Caged Cherokee ain't gonna cut it, "no way that Jap motor gonna out crawl my American Made Muscle!", you go down the street to your neighbor uncle cousin Jim Bobs combination Front Yard/Junkyard/Moonshine Distillery to find yourself a V8, of course being a...

Some will say "its not fair to compare a 6 cylinder engine based on 90's technology to the amazing engineers at Nissan using modern V8 technology!" I agree, so stay tuned for more VK56VD vs "competition" updates!

The Nissan VK56VD is an amazing engine, it is best in class. When looking for an engine ideal for off-roading, towing or street driving, the VK56VD is great. We can use dyno statistics and excel to demonstrate this quite easily. 1st Competition: Often times the Iconic Jeep 4.0 "High Output"...

nah, factory cam adjusters should handle 1.5" fine.

You would benefit from UCA's even at 1.5" of lift, because it will allow more droop. You wont really have an issue with coil bucket contact at 1.5" though, so its not mandatory. Basically, if you are looking to maximize wheel travel, then yes UCA's. Also, remember you can adjust the Ironmans...

Whats the front diff look like? Did they upgrade it? That would be awesome.

Yeah the Ironman kit I think is at a fantastic pricepoint. I am curious about the Y62J. I have seen the suspension of brand new 2020 models and from my eyes they look identical to me. I even took pics to send to David Dash.

Anything is possible with a Welder, Grinder and Drill ;)

The Ironmans adjust just like Kings and Radflos, the body is threaded and the adjusters can be rotated to increase or decrease preload, which has a side effect of lifting or lowering. Its best to stay within a margin of the factory setting because a minimum preload is required and too much...

I think the Ironman setup should be great. It really just depends on budget and needs. Its hard to say in this situation if something is worth it or not. Some people want to buy a "kit" and take it somewhere to be installed and be done with it. These people looking for a "kit", I think Ironman...