Performance parts on 2010-2011 2.5L?

[kmfdeviant530]

Are there any aftermarket performance parts for the new 2.5l i4 yet? If someone could send some links that'd be great, also since the se is tuned a little different for more power would the parts be different even tho it's the same engine? I wouldn't think so but then again you never know.

[gdanaher]

There really aren't any honest to goodness performance parts for the 2.5, as there aren't any to speak of for the 2.4. You can likely find a turbo for it if you are willing to pay enough for a custom system. You might even find a neat cold air duct and filter system that will do nothing for performance but lighten your wallet. but the best enhancement for the 2.5 is the 3.5. Should have bought a different car if you wanted 'performance.'

[Glenn8963]

i am in the same situation. i think the only "performance parts" we can install are a K&N air filter and a toyota performance muffler, which i found on toyota's website, but then too, i do not know if it's going to be for the 2.5. i cannot find a cold air intake kit either.

maybe we can just make it "look like" its got performance parts by putting on a new set of fancy wheels and tires, and some body parts.

[kmfdeviant530]

Originally Posted by Glenn8963

i am in the same situation. i think the only "performance parts" we can install are a K&N air filter and a toyota performance muffler, which i found on toyota's website, but then too, i do not know if it's going to be for the 2.5. i cannot find a cold air intake kit either.

maybe we can just make it "look like" its got performance parts by putting on a new set of fancy wheels and tires, and some body parts.

HAha, well there's an intake mod you can do that's not to hard, did the same thing on my corolla when it first came out, custom exhaust is easy, and if you got the SE it's already sporty looking and has some nice 17" wheels. Plus it's the more powerful engine. But soon they'll make parts, the engine is only less than a year old, the new tC is gonna have the
2.5, and then there will be an abundance of parts.

[kmfdeviant530]

Originally Posted by gdanaher

There really aren't any honest to goodness performance parts for the 2.5, as there aren't any to speak of for the 2.4. You can likely find a turbo for it if you are willing to pay enough for a custom system. You might even find a neat cold air duct and filter system that will do nothing for performance but lighten your wallet. but the best enhancement for the 2.5 is the 3.5. Should have bought a different car if you wanted 'performance.'

Your not very informed on vehicle topics are you? There's a crap load of performance parts for the 2.4L, in every vehicle it comes in, the XRS and S matrix, the XRS corolla, the last gen camry 2.4, the new gen camry 2.4, and the tC, so you should do some research. And yes a cold air duct system would probably increase about 10hp if done right. So you should learn some engine characteristics as well before you go with the "big engine better" mindset, but maybe your right, I'll tell those WRX STi's that doing a cold air intake is no good. And that they should get a bigger motor.

[gdanaher]

Originally Posted by kmfdeviant530

Your not very informed on vehicle topics are you? There's a crap load of performance parts for the 2.4L, in every vehicle it comes in, the XRS and S matrix, the XRS corolla, the last gen camry 2.4, the new gen camry 2.4, and the tC, so you should do some research. And yes a cold air duct system would probably increase about 10hp if done right. So you should learn some engine characteristics as well before you go with the "big engine better" mindset, but maybe your right, I'll tell those WRX STi's that doing a cold air intake is no good. And that they should get a bigger motor.

Perhaps we don't agree on what 'performance' means. In reading the OP, I gathered that he felt the engine didn't have enough guts. Am I wrong? Without spending a fortune on those engines, there really isn't much you can do to boost horsepower enough to make a noticeable difference. I've tested these cars and the 2.5 does a bit better than the 2.4. It was a real dog in the Camry. But performance increases are going to come with longevity questions, so it is all a tradeoff. Eventually if you tweak the engine you will be repairing it long before it's time.

[kmfdeviant530]

Originally Posted by gdanaher

Perhaps we don't agree on what 'performance' means. In reading the OP, I gathered that he felt the engine didn't have enough guts. Am I wrong? Without spending a fortune on those engines, there really isn't much you can do to boost horsepower enough to make a noticeable difference. I've tested these cars and the 2.5 does a bit better than the 2.4. It was a real dog in the Camry. But performance increases are going to come with longevity questions, so it is all a tradeoff. Eventually if you tweak the engine you will be repairing it long before it's time.

Well what we think performance must be totally different, in fact your version is way different then what the whole world thinks, no I'm not gonna put a supercharger, turbo or any other forced induction, no I'm not gonna do a bore and stroke kit with high performance pistons, I'm not gonna do a head swap. All of which would yes increase performance and make an awsome track vehicle containing 400+ whp. But you know even with those upgrades you still need to upgrade intake, exhaust and possibly even a chip. Which anything that helps make your car perform better is considered a... Performance part. Right? And still even then, trd makes factory superchargers for the 2.4L. As well as they make the performance exhausts and intakes to go with it. You must thinkthat all those aftermarket manufacturers are just "money stealers" selling "worthless junk" when really a short ram intake can easily liven up an engine by helping it breathe better, and exhaust systems can help the engine flow better and increase performance. I'm sorry but even if you did a whole exhaust system and intake on your v6, it would still yield a 20hp+- increase, but I guess you can't notice 20hp.

[gdanaher]

No, I don't view 7% increase in horsepower much of an increase. A machine might notice it but the driver is unlikely to feel or see much. But since you are so knowledgeable about the topic, the question begs an answer--why did you bother asking people about performance parts if you already have the answers? Perhaps you should be looking toward a set of those nifty Buick port holes. Those, and gold plated emblems will get you as much as a 10% improvement in something.

[kmfdeviant530]

Originally Posted by gdanaher

No, I don't view 7% increase in horsepower much of an increase. A machine might notice it but the driver is unlikely to feel or see much. But since you are so knowledgeable about the topic, the question begs an answer--why did you bother asking people about performance parts if you already have the answers? Perhaps you should be looking toward a set of those nifty Buick port holes. Those, and gold plated emblems will get you as much as a 10% improvement in something.

Haha maybe you should drive 2 identical vehicles, or RAce two identical vehicles side by side, one oem, one with slight performance upgrades, and then you'll beable to tell the difference, no you won't notice it as durastically as like let's say a force inducted model compared to a non force inducted model, but you do definately notice it. But your too thick to notice a bee stinging you. If you actually read the article I was asking if there are any, not if they do anything. Idiot.

[kmfdeviant530]

So I'll restate my original question, this link is for information finding if they make aftermarket or trd performance parts that are designed for the 2.5L, not a link to have dumbasses try telling me that intake and exhaust systems don't do anything.

[gdanaher]

Originally Posted by kmfdeviant530

If you actually read the article I was asking if there are any, not if they do anything. Idiot.

Well said.

[private_number]

Originally Posted by kmfdeviant530

Haha maybe you should drive 2 identical vehicles, or RAce two identical vehicles side by side, one oem, one with slight performance upgrades, and then you'll beable to tell the difference, no you won't notice it as durastically as like let's say a force inducted model compared to a non force inducted model, but you do definately notice it. But your too thick to notice a bee stinging you. If you actually read the article I was asking if there are any, not if they do anything. Idiot.

Thought id jump in here. Ive done that before
Mine has coilover suspension, exhaust upgrades, 19inch wheels (which i must say are overall lighter than the steelies) and way better tyres and i raced a stock camry of the same model. Both had full tank of petrol, no sound system. Mine flew off the line and kept getting further and further away from the stock camry. We were all surprised and how quick my camry was compared to stock.

[kmfdeviant530]

Originally Posted by private_number

Thought id jump in here. Ive done that before
Mine has coilover suspension, exhaust upgrades, 19inch wheels (which i must say are overall lighter than the steelies) and way better tyres and i raced a stock camry of the same model. Both had full tank of petrol, no sound system. Mine flew off the line and kept getting further and further away from the stock camry. We were all surprised and how quick my camry was compared to stock.

Oh yeah, I fully am aware of what performance upgrades can do for your vehicle, and how even a "7% gain" can put you in front of the crowd at a red light, some people are just idiots though and think the only way to make your car faster is with a bigger motor or forced induction.

[rkziegler]

But back to how the SE gets it's 10 HP over the LE??? Somebody has got to know... Maybe it's simple. And I presume Lexus is getting over 300 HP from this engine on some models. Hopefully K & N will come up up with a complete intake system soon. I found this guy on ebay today. What do you think:? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT

[11LE]

The SE's dual exhaust may contribute, though it's a bit too far towards the rear of the car to make a difference. My hunch is that it's the steering pump being electric and not having to rely on the engine to provide power.