GX-470 folks...what year did VVTi start ??

nrgetic99 · 04-11-2007, 11:24 AM

I am familar with the 4runner and when it switched to VVTi (I had an 03 V8 runner and had my bubble burst the first time I drove a VVti)

Is there a model year/date cut off for VVTi in the GX-470 as I am now in the market for a used one.

Regards

David

profuse007 · 04-13-2007, 11:29 AM

first time hearing a toyota owner concerns w/ VVT-i.

thats the 2UZ-FE w/ VVT-i on 04+ GX470 and 05+ 4runner.

i dont think the vvt-i on those motors are there for performance, its there for lower emission.

nrgetic99 · 05-07-2007, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by profuse007

first time hearing a toyota owner concerns w/ VVT-i.

thats the 2UZ-FE w/ VVT-i on 04+ GX470 and 05+ 4runner.

i dont think the vvt-i on those motors are there for performance, its there for lower emission.

I may have worded my post badly. The evident lack of low end torque on my non VVTi V8 was painfully evident after driving them back to back.

Emmisions of not, the peak power increases by 40 hp and the torque curve is flattened and peak torque is lower which is significant in terms of driveability.

David

JohnD · 05-07-2007, 10:40 AM

its totally a performance upgrade, it improves torque thru out the rpm band, lower emission is just a side benefit, wait to they start offering full vvt-i. you'll get the benefit on the exhaust side as well. vvt-i-L. available on most celica gts and matrixs xrs as well as a few lexus models is & gs models.

If im not mistaken its was 2000 they started using that cam setup on toyota's, lexus im not so sure.

peace

BT17R · 05-07-2007, 11:43 AM

IIRC, the VVT-i also improved EPA ratings slightly. Great choice for a used SUV. New and loaded they went for over $70K. A clean, low mileage '04 lease turn-in will go for half that. Also, take the VIN to a Lexus dealer and they'll give you the service and warranty history if the owner used a Lexus dealer.

nrgetic99 · 05-08-2007, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by BT17R

IIRC, the VVT-i also improved EPA ratings slightly. Great choice for a used SUV. New and loaded they went for over $70K. A clean, low mileage '04 lease turn-in will go for half that. Also, take the VIN to a Lexus dealer and they'll give you the service and warranty history if the owner used a Lexus dealer.

Thanks great info !

David

ProMed · 05-14-2007, 10:08 AM

The GX470 received the VVT-i treatment in 2005 at the same time as the T4R.

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nrgetic99 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: VA Posts: 1,045	GX-470 folks...what year did VVTi start ?? I am familar with the 4runner and when it switched to VVTi (I had an 03 V8 runner and had my bubble burst the first time I drove a VVti) Is there a model year/date cut off for VVTi in the GX-470 as I am now in the market for a used one. Regards David __________________ 98 Limited: Taco/Tundra TRD/OME lift, diff drop, LC rims, 32" REVOS, TJM T-17, Magnaflow 93 SR5 V6 4WD * TOTALLED OME lift, Aisin hubs, 31x10.5 Dueller ATon 15x8 AR23's, clears, Silverstars, K&N, Dynomax, Yakima ... 03 V8 Sport. Jaos Center Protector, Landmaster Dual beams, Silverstars, RD leather interior , TRD rims/X-Terrains - gone :-( 99 SR5 "Highlander", SC'd, SAW/Downey,32's,Addco,deck plate, TRD cat back, 1.5Kw stereo ...gone , not forgotten 96 SR5 Dune... 1.5kw stereo

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profuse007 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: TX Posts: 396	first time hearing a toyota owner concerns w/ VVT-i. thats the 2UZ-FE w/ VVT-i on 04+ GX470 and 05+ 4runner. i dont think the vvt-i on those motors are there for performance, its there for lower emission. __________________ Tran, oO 4runner - Millenium Silver WTB: 01-02 4runner right(pass.) taillight .,~??▼.,~??▼.,~??▼ WTB: Hood wind deflector

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JohnD Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: In Fantasy land~! Cali! Posts: 19	its totally a performance upgrade, it improves torque thru out the rpm band, lower emission is just a side benefit, wait to they start offering full vvt-i. you'll get the benefit on the exhaust side as well. vvt-i-L. available on most celica gts and matrixs xrs as well as a few lexus models is & gs models. If im not mistaken its was 2000 they started using that cam setup on toyota's, lexus im not so sure. peace __________________ 05runner v8 4x4,DR coilovers&UCA's frt&Rr,shrock works bullbar,dual battery kit, Goodyear wrangler 275/70/17's,K&N cold air intake,frt & tranny skid.! the420th.com Last edited by JohnD; 05-07-2007 at 10:47 AM.

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BT17R Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Da Gorge, Oregon Posts: 5,201	IIRC, the VVT-i also improved EPA ratings slightly. Great choice for a used SUV. New and loaded they went for over $70K. A clean, low mileage '04 lease turn-in will go for half that. Also, take the VIN to a Lexus dealer and they'll give you the service and warranty history if the owner used a Lexus dealer. __________________ '07 FJ Cruiser TRD SE 6M/T All Black

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ProMed Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 25	The GX470 received the VVT-i treatment in 2005 at the same time as the T4R.

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