poor throttle response for a v6

[tigertron]

I drove a v6 camry for the first time today and i knew something was wrong. it idles rough at times and smooth at times. Its a 91' v6 and it start up well also it passed inspection. what could this car to be so slow? is the TPS bad?my brother owns a 92' with a 4 banger and that thing is fast. can you help please cause i may consider buying it. Thanks!

[tigertron]

nobody?

[atobe]

could be just a dirty TB. or timing's off

[tigertron]

i will try that thanks bro.

[tigertron]

seems more lively now.took it on the highway. i guess it needed a good long run. I will still give it a complete tune up. anybody know how much this will cost?

[monito]

If you do the work yourself, it shouldn't cost more than $200.

platinum or better spark plugs, spark plug wires, distributor cap and rotor, should cost around $60 - 90 depending where you buy parts.

case of oil and oil filter should cost around $30.

Air Filter around $10 - $30 [K&N cost about $30]

Seafoam and Deep Creep should cost you about $5/can


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I just found the receipt for the parts i bought for my tune-up earlier this year

6 Denso platinum tipped spark plugs, distributor cap, rotor, and plug cable assembly [9 items] came out to about ~$200 from the dealer. If dealer pricing is on the expensive side, you should be able to get parts for MUCH less than that @ Autozone or Kragen

[TBayToyotaBoy]

Clean that throttle body out good. If you can get a gasket quickly, take the damned thing right off the intake and clean it thoroughly. You won't believe the tarry crap that builds-up in there over time.

[tigertron]

thanks i'll work on that today. The car is alot more responsive now BTW. it does need rear shock/struts though. which shoch/strut is the best to use all around. do you change springs as well with this.

[atobe]

use KYB gr2 that'll be a good way to go...probbly won't have to change the springs unless it's broken in pieces

[tigertron]

thanks i will look for those.

[TBayToyotaBoy]

Yes, the KYB GR-2 struts are good. I've got them on both of my Camrys and on my Corolla sedan, and they last a long time with a comfy ride.

I have changed countless struts on countless Camrys/Corollas, and I have never had to replace the coils. The strut mounts, however, tend to crap-out on the rear of the Gen2 Camrys. They'll give you a clunking sound when they go.

[tigertron]

Originally Posted by TBayToyotaBoy

Yes, the KYB GR-2 struts are good. I've got them on both of my Camrys and on my Corolla sedan, and they last a long time with a comfy ride.

I have changed countless struts on countless Camrys/Corollas, and I have never had to replace the coils. The strut mounts, however, tend to crap-out on the rear of the Gen2 Camrys. They'll give you a clunking sound when they go.

i'm hearing that too. I am getting 4 new tires and the gr2's and a tune up. Got the car on the lift and there is a leak in the power steering. thanks

[TBayToyotaBoy]

Wow, you're fixing everything at once! Post some pics if you get a chance, it must be a nice Camry for the effort you're putting into it...

[tigertron]

Originally Posted by TBayToyotaBoy

Wow, you're fixing everything at once! Post some pics if you get a chance, it must be a nice Camry for the effort you're putting into it...

Interior is really clean, sun roof. It needs a paint job as the hood and trunk are faded. usual rust on the rear fender trim. Its is a New york car. I need to make it road worthy asap. I just got a quote from my brother. 255 bucks for the 4 shocks with brake pads/rotors 12 bucks for each axle boot. i need my tune up parts list and ball joints next and finally an alignment/tires and i am good for the winter.

ps clean throttle body out good. By next week all this should be done.