Performance chip for 2004 Camry SE 3.3L V6 5A?

[wesleyjwilson]

I bought my Camry SE with the larger 3.3L V6 in hopes of getting a comfortable commuter car while also getting performance. Unless I am flooring it from zero, I am unhappy with the transmission lag shifting between gears in normal-to-slightly aggressive driving. I know there isn't anything particularly wrong with my transmission because a friend has the LE 3.0L V6 with the same complaint. It would have been nice for Toyota to have had a "sport" button on the SE (i.e. Sport Edition) to make the transmission and suspension tighter as needed.

I've searched and can't find a specific Camry 3.3L V6 performance chip. The chips I find are generic to any car and I doubt there effectiveness. Then I wonder if increasing horsepower and torque will have any bearing on the transmission/RPM performance.

Since I am not a mechanic nor enthusiast, I would appreciate any advice.

[terrastrife]

an aftermarket piggy back is your only current, ... erm, affordable option.

as for the transmission, live with it. or get a 5 speed.

[HoboJoe]

One question, is that kick down cable adjustment doable on the gen5? I noticed some difference when I did it on my gen3. If so, that could make you car shift quicker, and rougher, for free.
Remember though, you bought a Camry, it's by no means a performance vehicle. You could, on the other hand, trade yours in when the 07s come out. If you use premium fuel, you'll get 280hp.

[Super Kaioken]

i like the body on the gen 5.....i just want that 3.5 engine and transmission in my bay =X but i think it'd be too big?

[wesleyjwilson]

Assuming regular unleaded, comparing the 2004 and 2007...
The 2004 SE 3.3 V6 has 210 hp at 5600 rpm, 220lb-ft at 3600 rpm.
The 2007 SE 3.5 V6 has 268 hp at 6200 rpm, 248lb-ft at 4700 rpm.

http://autoblog.com/2006/01/09/2007-...cs-and-photos/

However, they still don't have either a "sport" button nor a triptronic/auto-to-manual shifting transmission so the tightness between normal gear shifting is questionable (i.e. same tranny for all Camry models). Thus, I would assume the transmission is set to "smooth granny" mode.

[Super Kaioken]

the 04 SE 3.3 makes 225 last time i heard. the shifting post looks like one of those E shift things.

[terrastrife]

its not too terribly difficult to rewire up the transmission shifting soleniods to go when you want them to but youll need to know your way around electronics, =)

also youll have to live with permanently tiptronic shifting your car all the time =)

[AustSV21]

Originally Posted by wesleyjwilson

Thus, I would assume the transmission is set to "smooth granny" mode.

Lol. Well put.

[nodrogkam]

perhaps the gen 5 has a service bulletin posted about transmission lag? I was told my 05 highlander has an update that would make the acceleration lag and transmission lag smaller.

[wesleyjwilson]

You are correct. It is 225 hp. Thanks.

Originally Posted by Super Kaioken

the 04 SE 3.3 makes 225 last time i heard. the shifting post looks like one of those E shift things.

[terrastrife]

Originally Posted by nodrogkam

perhaps the gen 5 has a service bulletin posted about transmission lag? I was told my 05 highlander has an update that would make the acceleration lag and transmission lag smaller.

i belive a few ppl have gone back to the dealer and corrected it but it makes no difference.

the stock transmission ecu is just too slow (just like a PC at home is too slow to play games) i guess =)

[wesleyjwilson]

Thanks for the TSB tip! These look interesting but wish I could find out more without paying money.

Component: POWER TRAIN
Summary: ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) CALIBRATION: TRANSMISSION SHIFT FEELING ENHANCEMENT. *TT
Make : TOYOTA Model : CAMRY Year : 2004
Manufacturer : TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Service Bulletin Num : 00505
Date of Bulletin: JUN 21, 2005
NHTSA Item Number: 10015490

Component: POWER TRAIN
Summary: ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) CALIBRATION: TRANSMISSION SHIFT FEELING ENHANCEMENT. *TT
Make : TOYOTA Model : CAMRY Year : 2004
Manufacturer : TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Service Bulletin Num : 00305
Date of Bulletin: JUN 03, 2005
NHTSA Item Number: 10015481

Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Summary: VIBRATION DURING 1-2 UPSHIFT. *NM
Make : TOYOTA Model : CAMRY Year : 2004
Manufacturer : TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Service Bulletin Num : 00604
Date of Bulletin: SEP 13, 2004
NHTSA Item Number: 10010191

[Hawkeye-SE]

Originally Posted by Super Kaioken

the 04 SE 3.3 makes 225 last time i heard. the shifting post looks like one of those E shift things.

They voluntarily did the SAE verification and found out that it was overrated initally at 225.