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hamyisbeastly20 · 09-21-2010, 10:52 PM

so far i put a cold air intake but i want more sound and performance? any ideas?

***PhatRoyale*** · 09-21-2010, 11:57 PM

Gut the interior and run straight pipes.

Then get a custom turbo kit and install a loud BOV.

Dave-o · 09-22-2010, 04:08 AM

painted red calipers probably gain you about 15-20whp
trd emblem another extra 5whp

^^those are cheap mods, the next list is probably stuff that won't do much

Turbo Kit - Link (more power)
Exhaust - Link (less back pressure)
Front Strut Bar - Link (tighter suspension)
Rear Sway Bar - Link (tighter suspension)
Brakes - Link (drilled and slotted for maximum braking performance...its a camry after all)
Tires - Link (high performance all seasons for better road grip)
Coilovers - Link (lower gravity for better handling)

good luck

hamyisbeastly20 · 09-22-2010, 10:47 PM

Thanks guys !

gdanaher · 09-22-2010, 11:20 PM

Tear out the interior and install a solid roll cage get it powder coated in red, and install a single racing seat with a five point harness.

***Punks_Not_Dead5*** · 09-22-2010, 11:42 PM

buy something other than a Camry.

02whiteLE · 09-23-2010, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by gdanaher

Tear out the interior and install a solid roll cage get it powder coated in red, and install a single racing seat with a five point harness.

Make sure you install the seat in the middle, a la McLaren F1. Otherwise, your car will lean and you'll lose style points.

hamyisbeastly20 · 09-24-2010, 10:12 PM

thanks again guys
and big guy up there kinda got the car for free so id rather that than buy a car

***Zembonez*** · 09-24-2010, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Punks_Not_Dead5

buy something other than a Camry.

Tourian · 09-25-2010, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave-o

painted red calipers probably gain you about 15-20whp
trd emblem another extra 5whp

^^those are cheap mods, the next list is probably stuff that won't do much

Turbo Kit -

Link (more power)
Exhaust - Link (less back pressure)
Front Strut Bar - Link (tighter suspension)
Rear Sway Bar - Link (tighter suspension)
Brakes - Link (drilled and slotted for maximum braking performance...its a camry after all)
Tires - Link (high performance all seasons for better road grip)
Coilovers - Link (lower gravity for better handling)

good luck

Thanks for that list of links. My wife just got an '03 LEV6 and I was wondering what, if anything, could be done to these cars as far as performance is concerned. Is there not an exhaust for the V6s from a quality manufacturer (like GReddy, HKS, TRD, etc) And if so do they follow a different route under the car? I just hate the way most late model Toyotas' exhaust looks like they are about to fall off the car.

* Now I see the V6 catback that I'd missed earlier on TRD's site.

Dave-o · 09-25-2010, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Tourian

Thanks for that list of links. My wife just got an '03 LEV6 and I was wondering what, if anything, could be done to these cars as far as performance is concerned. Is there not an exhaust for the V6s from a quality manufacturer (like GReddy, HKS, TRD, etc) And if so do they follow a different route under the car? I just hate the way most late model Toyotas' exhaust looks like they are about to fall off the car.

* Now I see the V6 catback that I'd missed earlier on TRD's site.

a lot of people humbly mod their Gen5's, anything you got in mind that you want to do?

***Punks_Not_Dead5*** · 09-25-2010, 12:03 PM

Go custom, cheaper than the TRD.

I have a custom Magnaflow setup on my V6, Magnaflow high flow cat, deleted resonator, and Magnaflow muffler. 2.5" piping from the cat on back. I have video if you're interested in sound. just PM me.

hamyisbeastly20 · 09-27-2010, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Punks_Not_Dead5

Go custom, cheaper than the TRD.

I have a custom Magnaflow setup on my V6, Magnaflow high flow cat, deleted resonator, and Magnaflow muffler. 2.5" piping from the cat on back. I have video if you're interested in sound. just PM me.

where did u get your custom muffler?

***Punks_Not_Dead5*** · 09-27-2010, 11:44 AM

Local shop(s)

I got the muffler put on when i got my car in 06, and last summer i got the cat and 2.5" piping and resonator taken off at another shop. Since this video i've added an SRI.

This is on track with the SRI installed.

Crank up the volume!

Tourian · 09-27-2010, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave-o

a lot of people humbly mod their Gen5's, anything you got in mind that you want to do?

Not really. The list of links pretty much confirmed what I already figured. After intake and exhaust there's not much left for these cars. And I would never go forced induction with it. It may need new plugs soon, so I might get her some nice Magnecor wires to go along with it.

She is mainly more about looks, so I am doing research on how to piece together the SE/TRD kit through ebay. Although I am having trouble finding the side skirts and the rear bumper add-ons.

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Originally Posted by Punks_Not_Dead5

Go custom, cheaper than the TRD.

I have a custom Magnaflow setup on my V6, Magnaflow high flow cat, deleted resonator, and Magnaflow muffler. 2.5" piping from the cat on back. I have video if you're interested in sound. just PM me.

Sounds good. That would be something I would do if I were driving it everyday, but I don't think my wife would like something so aggressive. I'm wondering if the TRD would be too much for her.

How do I get that grille and headlights you have?