Differences between Japanese and American models? - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

Tedders · 01-29-2008, 08:32 AM

Hi, you Toyopta-heads!

So here is a doozy of a question!
What are the differences between the Japanese & American Camrys?

Specifically the 1993 SE: I have the American; can I swap anything out for the Japanese equipment, or not? Is that an advantage (or not)? Can I replace my American built engine with one from Japan?

The replies should be interesting....

T'anks, Y'all!!

Drive laughing!

Tedders

ECale3 · 01-29-2008, 08:59 AM

Well here are the differences...ready...One is built in america, one is built in japan. That's about it.

bg862 · 01-29-2008, 10:02 AM

I've got a Japan built 92 LE V6.

One fairly significant difference is that the Japan version has replaceable strut cartridges, and the US version does not.

As far as I have been able to find out, engines are identical between the models.

I've heard of other minor differences, probably too insignificant to bother with.

bigbird · 01-29-2008, 10:30 AM

^i thoight most or all gen3s had servicable struts. my 94 kentucky built did. even so, very few differances if sold in the US ther shouldnt be any problems swapping parts betweenb the two.

ECale3 · 01-29-2008, 12:20 PM

only the gen 3.5 camry's had sealed struts IIRC (in the gen 3/3.5 era).

And there is no advantage to the japanese parts whatsoever. It's not like the difference between a 240sx and a silvia or anything like that. the motors and all that fun stuff is the same between japan and american built. Although i heard there is a 1mzfe powered all wheel drive scepter model in japan...

a94autoCamry · 01-29-2008, 12:31 PM

^ well engine wise, the ones in the usa, are powered by the KA, and the ones in japan have the sr20 ...

Hajoca · 01-29-2008, 01:06 PM

If you refer to the Factory Service Manual, foot notes that identify TMC (Tsutsumi) Made and TMMK (Kentucky) did use parts with minor differences, such a s a screw instead of a bolt and nu, and connectors, clips or tabs. Often found in trim pieces.

These items can cause you fit-ment issues.

ECale3 · 01-29-2008, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by a94autoCamry

^ well engine wise, the ones in the usa, are powered by the KA, and the ones in japan have the sr20 ...

Way to miss the point sparky. I know the 240SX is KA24DE powered vs the Silvia being SR20DET powered. I was saying the camry is NOT like that.

a94autoCamry · 01-29-2008, 01:41 PM

^

yea its early in the morning....

Typrus · 01-29-2008, 03:41 PM

According to my cars P.O. it has a Japanese transplant in it. 5SFE still though.

dc_98_cam · 01-29-2008, 03:54 PM

I would like to know if the Japanese made Gen 4 rear seat can be removed by just pulling up on the center .... The American version is described as being able to do this ....
However, there is a different procedure given in the online repair manual for the Japanese version ...
So is this actually the case ... anybody tried removing the rear seat on a Japanese version Gen 4?

JvR · 01-29-2008, 05:05 PM

dc_98_cam,

I have also a Camry from Japan and i have pulled out the seat many times...don't ask

Hold the front of/under the seat and just pull in upwards.

1 second job

success!

dc_98_cam · 01-29-2008, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JvR

dc_98_cam,

I have also a Camry from Japan and i have pulled out the seat many times...don't ask

Hold the front of/under the seat and just pull in upwards.

1 second job

success!

Yes ... But you have the Gen 3 ....right?
I have the Gen 4.

ECale3 · 01-29-2008, 09:11 PM

are you seriously asking the guy with a pic of his gen 4 in his sig if he has a gen 3?

dc_98_cam · 01-29-2008, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ECale3

are you seriously asking the guy with a pic of his gen 4 in his sig if he has a gen 3?

... My mistake .... somehow I was thinking that JvR had a '96 model.

Nevermind .....