Brian Crower Stage 3+ Intake Camshaft – Toyota / Lexus IS300 / GS300 | 2JZ-GE with VVTi | 276° Duration Spec | Single Intake Camshaft

The Brian Crower Stage 3+ 276° Intake Camshaft for the Toyota/Lexus IS300 and GS300 with the 2JZ-GE VVTi engine is a performance intake camshaft engineered to increase intake valve duration and lift beyond the factory specification — improving high-RPM breathing, increasing peak power output, and extending the 2JZ-GE's power band for performance street and track applications. This listing is for a single intake camshaft — the intake cam only. Brian Crower is the most respected performance camshaft manufacturer for Toyota inline-six applications in the North American market — a brand with decades of development experience on the 2JZ-GE, 2JZ-GTE, and 1JZ platforms whose camshafts are trusted by professional engine builders and performance enthusiasts worldwide.

Key Features:

• Stage 3+ specification — Brian Crower's Stage 3+ camshaft profile — a significant step up from the factory camshaft with increased duration and lift for improved high-RPM breathing and power output
• 276° duration — 276° of intake valve duration — significantly more than the factory 2JZ-GE VVTi intake cam duration — keeps the intake valve open longer for improved cylinder filling at high RPM
• Intake camshaft — single intake camshaft — this listing covers the intake cam only — the 2JZ-GE uses a DOHC configuration with separate intake and exhaust camshafts
• VVTi compatible — engineered for the 2JZ-GE with VVTi (Variable Valve Timing with intelligence) — correct for the IS300 and GS300's VVTi-equipped 2JZ-GE engine
• Increased lift — increased intake valve lift compared to the factory camshaft — greater valve opening for improved airflow into the combustion chamber
• Brian Crower quality — manufactured by Brian Crower, the most respected performance camshaft manufacturer for Toyota inline-six applications

Stage 3+ — What It Means for the 2JZ-GE VVTi:

Brian Crower's camshaft staging system reflects increasing levels of performance aggressiveness — Stage 1 and 2 cams provide mild improvements suitable for lightly modified engines, while Stage 3 and above provide more aggressive profiles for built engines with supporting modifications. The Stage 3+ 276° intake cam is a significant performance camshaft that will move the 2JZ-GE's power band higher in the RPM range — improving peak power at the cost of some low-RPM torque and idle quality. A Stage 3+ camshaft is correct for IS300 and GS300 builds with supporting modifications including intake, exhaust, and engine management upgrades. A professional ECU tune is required after installation to correctly calibrate the VVTi system and fuel/ignition maps for the new camshaft profile.

2JZ-GE VVTi — Platform Context:

The Toyota 2JZ-GE with VVTi is the naturally aspirated version of the legendary 2JZ inline-six — used in the Toyota IS300 (Altezza RS200 in JDM specification) and GS300. While the 2JZ-GTE twin-turbo version receives the majority of attention in the performance community, the 2JZ-GE VVTi is a strong naturally aspirated platform with excellent high-RPM characteristics and the same legendary 2JZ block strength. The VVTi system on the intake camshaft provides variable intake valve timing — a feature that Brian Crower's Stage 3+ cam is engineered to work with correctly. IS300 and GS300 owners building naturally aspirated high-revving engines or using the 2JZ-GE as a base for turbo conversion will benefit from the Stage 3+ intake cam's improved high-RPM breathing.

Intake vs. Exhaust Camshaft:

The 2JZ-GE uses a DOHC (Dual Overhead Camshaft) configuration with separate intake and exhaust camshafts. This listing is for the intake camshaft only. For maximum performance, both intake and exhaust camshafts should be upgraded — Brian Crower offers matching exhaust camshafts for the 2JZ-GE VVTi. Running a performance intake cam with a stock exhaust cam will provide improvement but will not achieve the full potential of a matched cam set. Verify whether you need the intake cam only or a complete intake and exhaust cam set before ordering.

Specifications:

• Brand: Brian Crower
• Part Number: BRCBC0313-INT
• Stage: Stage 3+
• Duration: 276°
• Position: Intake (single camshaft)
• Engine: Toyota 2JZ-GE with VVTi
• Application: Toyota / Lexus IS300 / GS300 — 2JZ-GE VVTi
• Weight: 8.9 lbs

Fitment Information:

• Toyota IS300 (JCE10) — 2JZ-GE VVTi — 2001–2005
• Lexus GS300 (JZS160) — 2JZ-GE VVTi — 1998–2005
• VVTi-equipped 2JZ-GE only — verify your specific engine has VVTi before ordering — earlier 2JZ-GE engines without VVTi use a different camshaft specification
• Note: A professional ECU tune is required after installation to correctly calibrate the VVTi system and fuel/ignition maps for the Stage 3+ camshaft profile. Verify valve-to-piston clearance with your specific engine build before installation — increased lift may require piston valve relief machining on built engines. Upgraded valve springs are strongly recommended with Stage 3+ camshafts. Professional engine builder installation strongly recommended.

What's Included:

• 1x Brian Crower Stage 3+ 276° intake camshaft — 2JZ-GE VVTi IS300/GS300 (BRCBC0313-INT)
• Exhaust camshaft sold separately

Installation Notes:

• Professional engine builder installation strongly recommended — camshaft installation on the 2JZ-GE requires correct cam timing, correct cam bearing torque, and correct VVTi actuator installation
• Upgraded valve springs are strongly recommended with Stage 3+ camshafts — the factory valve springs may not provide adequate seat pressure and control at the Stage 3+ cam's increased lift and duration — verify with Brian Crower's recommendations for your specific stage
• Verify valve-to-piston clearance before installation — increased cam lift may reduce valve-to-piston clearance on built engines with higher compression pistons — clay check or measurement required before final assembly
• A professional ECU tune is required after installation — the Stage 3+ cam's increased duration and lift changes the engine's VVTi calibration requirements, fuel requirements, and ignition timing requirements — running the factory tune with a Stage 3+ cam will result in suboptimal performance and may cause engine damage
• Degree the camshaft during installation — verify correct cam timing with a degree wheel before final assembly

Why Brian Crower?

Brian Crower is the most respected performance camshaft manufacturer for Toyota inline-six applications in the North American market — a brand with decades of development experience on the 2JZ-GE, 2JZ-GTE, 1JZ, and other Toyota inline-six platforms. Brian Crower's camshafts are trusted by professional engine builders and performance enthusiasts worldwide — a proven product with real-world validation across a wide range of 2JZ and 1JZ performance builds. For IS300 and GS300 owners who want a quality Stage 3+ intake camshaft from the most trusted name in Toyota inline-six camshaft development, BRCBC0313-INT is the correct choice.

Perfect For:

• Toyota IS300 and Lexus GS300 owners with the 2JZ-GE VVTi engine who want a Stage 3+ 276° intake camshaft upgrade for improved high-RPM breathing, increased peak power, and an extended power band on a naturally aspirated or turbo-converted 2JZ-GE build
• 2JZ-GE VVTi performance builds with supporting modifications (intake, exhaust, engine management) where the Stage 3+ intake cam is the correct camshaft specification for the build's power targets and RPM range
• Engine builders who want Brian Crower's proven 2JZ-GE camshaft engineering for a quality, reliable Stage 3+ intake cam upgrade from the most respected name in Toyota inline-six camshaft development

Note: Intake camshaft only — exhaust cam sold separately. VVTi-equipped 2JZ-GE only. Professional ECU tune required after installation. Upgraded valve springs strongly recommended. Verify valve-to-piston clearance before installation. Degree camshaft during installation. Professional engine builder installation strongly recommended.