1st & 2nd Generation (1983–1986 & 1987-1991)Toyota Camry Discussion for years: 1983-1986 & 1987-1991.
Topics of discussion range from fuel economy, safety, modifications, performance all involving America's favorite family car, the Toyota Camry.
I thought maybe since we are few in numbers we could have a friendly discussion/bragging thread! Keep it friendly because the last gen2 crew thread got vicious...
Post your:
-Year
-Engine
-Mods
-Near Future Plans
-Future Plans
Near Future Plans:
I need to get a job because I am out of money
However, I really want to fabricate a CAI so I can have a wee bit more on the top end. ALso, I want to do eletrical system upgrades
Future Plans:
Full suspension
Hopefully turbo... but probably not
Remember, keep it friendly! We all have to stick together!
I've got two of them, but soon I'll only have one. Here's a pic.
1989 DX, 3S-FE, 5spd
Mods: Everything I've done is going into my 1987.
It was hit by a stolen minivan going somewhere around 80-100 while the camry was doing about 65. She's still being held in my driveway under a tarp until my insurance claim is finished (hopefully soon). This car, in all of its approx 340-350k, had only a single breakdown. The fuel pump burnt out once. Couldn't ask for a better car. I ended up replacing the engine/tranny/suspension for better performance and reliability anyways shortly before it was wrecked.
1987 DX, 3S-FE, 5spd
I picked up this one a few months ago. It was imported into Canada in 1995, and still has an Interstate battery in it. It looked bad, and smelled even worse. The interior was trashed. It came with a new bottom end, a new clutch, new alternator, and a new starter. Runs great, hovering around 400k.
Mods:
Removed carpet, cleaned it out, replaced with '89s carpet
Installed blue velour LE seats all around, with rear-folding
Blue leather shifter knob from an old celica
Toyota digital instrument cluster
Got rid of the instrument cluster panel, and put in the '89s. Looks nicer.
Got rid of the awful steering wheel, and put in the '89s wheel
Intermit. wipers
Cheap sound system that sounds ok
Ripped out the aftermarket cruise, and installed most of a factory unit. Needs work.
Current mods:
Installing power mirrors, windows, and locks.
Future:
Finish converting it to an LE options set
Re-work the suspension
Debadged front grill
Pioneer Head unit
Tokico Strut Inserta
Intrax Springs
Battery in Trunk
Front Strut Brace
Brembo Blank rotors
Lack of muffler (not intentional )
Plans..
E153 Tranny
Fidanza Flywheel
Apex'i SAFC II
Body Work (rusty ass rear quarters)
Rear Strut Brace
1988 I4 Slushpuppy Daily Driver - "The I-78 Express"
2.0L 3SFE I4 Engine
Second automatic slushpuppy tranny
184,000 on the clock.
KYB GR-2 struts
Bosch Platinum-4 plugs
Bosch spark plug wires
Oil changed religiously every 1500 miles.
Air intake
New timing set
New water pump
New exhaust with Arospeed exhaust
Hayden tranny cooler
ES250 strut bar
Crappy Jensen detachable face head unit
No futher mods planned, maintenance only.
1989 I4 Daily Driver Project
2.0L 3SFE I4 Engine
5-speed manual tranny
154,000 on the clock
No power windows or locks.
KYB GR-2 struts
Intrax springs
Clutchmasters Stage 2 clutch
Clutchmasters lightened flywheel
New timing set
New water pump
Strut bar
Cold air intake
NGK Platinum Plugs
NGK 8mm wires
Walbro 255lph fuel pump
V6 rear brake install (in progress)
Indiglo gauges
Short shifter
16x7 Mille Miglia Spyder wheels
205/50ZR15 Falken Ziex 512 tires
Future mods -
Performance headwork
Whiteline sway bar
Poly bushings
Custom 2.5 inch exhaust
Random Technology performance cat
Muffler (undecided)
Modified headwork
Rebuilt bottom end
Forced induction (undecided)
Sound system
C/F hood
C/F trunk
1989 V6 Project
2.5L 2VZ-FE V6 Engine
5-speed manual tranny
25,000 miles on rebuilt engine
Power windows/locks
Ported heads
Tokico struts
Intrax springs
Clutchmasters Stage 3 clutch
Clutchmasters lightened flywheel
Strut bar
Cold air intake (in progress)
Custom Y-pipe (in progress)
Turbo fittment (in progress)
NGK Platinum Plugs
Sumitomo 9mm wires
Walbro 255lph fuel pump
Indiglo gauges
Short shifter
16x7.5 Borbet wheels
205/55ZR16 Falken Ziex 512 tires
Future mods:
Rebuilt bottom end
Whiteline sway bar
LSD upgrade
Random Technology performance cat
Engine management (undecided)
Brake caliper upgrade
Slotted brake rotors
S/S brake lines
Poly bushings
Sound system
C/F hood
C/F trunk
115 hp. 3SFE, Inline 4.
72,XXX miles
Mint Condition
Current mods:
- Blaupunkt Nevada RDM-168 Head Unit
- Body Color Bumpers and Door Handles
- Custom Guage Bezel
- Pilot Motorsports Exhaust Tip
- 15" Celica GT Rims w/ Michelin Rubber
- Silver Side-Markers
Future Mods:
- All-New Sound System
- Possibly a video setup
- Stainless Steel Muffler
- Reverse-Glow Guages
- Lowering Springs
- Spoiler (Small, JDM Style)
- Cold Air Intake
- Nardi Wood Steering Wheel
- Full Suspension Upgrades
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1991 Toyota Camry DX (SV21)
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1994 Ford F250 XLT
Last edited by Phatfantom68; 12-31-2005 at 10:26 PM.
current mods:
full KYB gr-2 struts
front strut tower bar
solex door locks
new cluster with tach
pioneer DEH-4600mp head unit
pioneer 4way 6.5' speakers in rear
infiinty speakers in front
changed cluster console to 90 style
fog lights
plans:
17x7 rims
3sge or 3sgte swap (halfway saved up)
rear strut bar
power windows/doors
whatever else hasn't came to mind yet
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Quantum mechanics - the dreams that stuff is made of.
near future plans:
get it running, gotta wait until all the snow's melted and it gets warmer
future plans:
maybe a manual swap, and a little bit of engine work, dpeneds on what's going on wiht the rsx, and how soon i graduate from pharmacy school
Exterior:
Aussie Headlights, Foglights, Clear Corners, Nose Piece and Grille
Aussie Headlight Protectors
ES250 Front Valance
Euro Trunk Badging "2.0"
Euro Liscence Plate Insert (with "CAMRY" plate)
Stock Euro Spoiler (awaiting installation)
Celica GTS Rims
CF Hood
Interior:
Tenzo Evo Blue Seats
Sparco 4 pt racing harnesses
Total ES250 Dash/Center Console Conversion (wood grain)
Custom Blue on White gauges from MMRUSA.com
Momo Race Steering Wheel (blue) with F1 Concept Carbon Fiber Insert
ES250 White Gauge Needles
Engine/Exhaust:
NGK Blue Spark plug wires
ELP Cold Air Intake
Genie Headers
2.5" Piping
OBX Muffler
Future Plans:
Whiteline RSB w/ Poly Bushings
Clear out the orange in tail lights so it is Clear and Red
Window Tint
Rear ES250 Bumper
Rear ES250 Deck w/ low profile speaker placement
Momo E-brake handle
Redo rear seats in leather (black)
Rear disk brake conversion
Aussie Front Fenders
Black Interior
New Carpet
Sound System
New Shift Nob
Wire Up Aussie Fog Lights to Stock ES250 Fog Light button
Projectors
Side Skirts
Possibilities:
Engine and Tranny Swap
I may have left stuff out...Its a lot of stuff
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4 cyl 1991 Camry LE ... if you own a 2nd Gen Camry talk to me about the modifications you have made or wish to make... lets help eachother out
Post your:
-Year 1989
-Engine 3sfe
-Mods rage rims, chrome wheel well trim
-Near Future Plans, dump it before it totally rots out
-Future Plans replace witha newer beater
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