3rd & 4th Generation (1992–1996 & 1997–2001)Toyota Camry Discussion for years: 1992-1996 & 1997-2001
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so im pretty new to the forum, and i just got my new (new to me) used 97 camry le
anyway, i was wondering what you guys think i might do with the engine first? i was kind of thinking intake but idt that there is a cold air intake for the camry so idk about that, but i would like to give the engine a little nicer sound and maybe a little 'pop' (although i realize that the 'pop' on a camry 4 cyl is hard to get lol)
Always make sure all sytems are in good running order before doing any mods.
After that , 1st order of business is to lessen intake and exhaust restrictions. Then you need to determine what your goals are for the car and plan how you want to get it there.Horsepower, drag racing, auto X, Or just a nice street ride.
Always make sure all sytems are in good running oder before doing any mods.
After that , 1st order of business is to lessen intake and exhaust restrictions. Then you need to determine what your goals are for the car and plan how you want to get it there.Horsepower, drag racing, auto X, Or just a nice street ride.
You've been before havent you?
To the OP: Intake is the best first option I can think of!
so i have been looking at intake systems, and from what i can tell cold air intake is more effective but like i said, i cant seem to find one. does anyone know how i might achieve this? i have heard rumors about cannablizing a civic cai but this sounds iffy...
i believe from my experience is that you gotta build a custom cold air intake for our cams.
i just got the spectre piping from checkers..its cheap but its all the same i think and just added on whatever filter your feelin. if you dont wana spend alot get the spectre filter or k&n.
if i could, i would take back all the things i did to my cam and get a pair of nice black with chrome lip rims. all the mods youd be spending your money into wont even look complete without nice shoes.
Yeah, cars are money pits!
CAI is a good start, but don't expect more than 2 or 3 of HP from it on it's own. Especially with an N/A. You will get better throttle response .
If you want some power gains you can feel, couple that with a header and a freer flowing exhaust. That might net you 10-15hp.
Dont stress over which intake is better, there wont be a decent power difference between a cold air or a short ram intake despite what common sense says.
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I mod my Camry because I am too cheap to go out and buy a real sports car
1992 Camry XLE v6: p&p + 3angle, CAI, y pipe, K-Sport coilovers, 5-speed swap
1996 Eagle Talon TSI AWD: IPT 3700 restall, DSMlink v3, HKS exhaust, ETS street fmic kit
Dont stress over which intake is better, there wont be a decent power difference between a cold air or a short ram intake despite what common sense says.
Everyone says that, but honestly, I notice a fair difference when my engine bay is dead cold in the morning and when it heats up from driving/parking in the sun during the day. You'll want to make a CAI and it's not that expensive if you DIY. Camry engine bays get HOT!
Edit: i have an SRI
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Camry history:
1990 Camry CS 5spd - Now scrap metal
1994 Camry Executive A/T - Burnt to a crisp.
1995 Camry Vienta Csi A/T - Still running
1999 Camry Touring 5 spd - Current
Everyone says that, but honestly, I notice a fair difference when my engine bay is dead cold in the morning and when it heats up from driving/parking in the sun during the day. You'll want to make a CAI and it's not that expensive if you DIY. Camry engine bays get HOT!
Edit: i have an SRI
so did you do yours yourself? if so can anyone give me some advice or directions or somewhere to go for directions on how to make a CAI for my cam?
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what to do first?
this is a pretty great forum haha
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