Least Expensive Horsepower Increase??

[KJSPRO]

I have a 2002 Camry SE, 4 Cylinder, Manual Transmission:

I have had this car for 3 days. I love how it drives and plan on performing numerous modifications, but I would like to get the most bang for the buck with a horsepower modification first. As I build a mod-fund, I will start doing the more practical horsepower modifications that requre some cash, but for now I just want the most pop for the dollar.

Any suggestions?? Any positive input would be appreciated. Regards - Kevin

[CamrySExxx]

Turbo! maybe if u got the $$ but there isnt much really available for the cam... thers an air intake but many say it really doesnt do much except add noise

[gdanaher]

More horsepower? For the cost of a turbo, trade it in and get a V6.

[Webb26]

No such thing as affordable HP gains...all that is a bunch of bull. IF you want noticable HP than you will have to spend a noticable amount of money.

[white3ch0c0late]

Originally Posted by Webb26

No such thing as affordable HP gains.

What he said, except instead of "affordable", lets substitute in "inexpensive". Because "affordable" can mean different things to different people.

[JSM1284]

The best HP to money spent would be a nitrous setup, But do what you want...

[ghettosled]

how long do you want your motor to last? the 4 cylinder is not a performance motor without a lot of help. i agree with gdanaher, sell it a get a v6 car.

[thapranksta]

Yeah, it sucks to some degree having the 4 banger but look at the bright side - you can save gas. Because I'm graduating in May, getting married, plus looking into buying a house in a couple of years, it appears that I am stuck with my I-4 for a while. In fact, I just invested in an extended warranty for it.

Hopefully in about 2 to 3 years, I can get a V6 (not necessarily a Camry).

[avnishghei]

hey white3ch0c0late i was just curious as to what youre secret project is?

[white3ch0c0late]

^Hehe, well it wouldn't be a secret if I told you, would it?

When its done, I'll have a thread up in the Show & Share section. I'll try and finish it up within the next 2 weeks.

[thapranksta]

I have an idea of what it is........ Then again I probably have no clue.

[white3ch0c0late]

Originally Posted by thapranksta

I have an idea of what it is........ Then again I probably have no clue.

Hehe, your idea is probably right. But... you'll just have to wait and see.

[Epsilon]

A nitrous setup is the best bang for the buck performance mod.

[05CamryGuy]

Originally Posted by thapranksta

Yeah, it sucks to some degree having the 4 banger but look at the bright side - you can save gas. Because I'm graduating in May, getting married, plus looking into buying a house in a couple of years, it appears that I am stuck with my I-4 for a while. In fact, I just invested in an extended warranty for it.

Hopefully in about 2 to 3 years, I can get a V6 (not necessarily a Camry).

You've got a lot to plan for in the years ahead. What you're doing is the best way to get the most out of your investment - drive that I4 until the day it wears out. Being its a Toyota, it might be a while before the car croaks on you. I know this first hand - LOL my '93 Camry has 230,000 miles on it, still has the original engine, transmission, alternator, distributor, etc. and still runs just fine

The Camry I4 is one of the most economical way to get around, so driving it normally is saving tons of money compared to modding it for performance. If performance is needed, the V6 is the way to go.

My apologies, this post was a bit OT, but just my $0.02

[touringcamry]

Originally Posted by white3ch0c0late

Hehe, your idea is probably right. But... you'll just have to wait and see.

I know what it is...



Not telling though. I'll let you reveal it when it's done