Horsepower difference - SE vs LE 4-cylinder??

[Marcruger]

Hi Folks, What parts produce the 10 hp difference between a stock LE and a stock SE Gen 6 Camry? Exhaust? Just curious. God Bless, Marc

[arabianobsession]

This topic has been discussed before. Please use the search function in the future

Anyway, I believe the difference is the tuning from the factory.

[11LE]

It's likely just a slightly more aggressive mapping in the ecu. The dual exhaust splits too far back to have any huge effect.

[willt]

iam also wondering about this i have 2009 4banger le and se i feel like se is quicker when you step on the gas le is sluggish

checked edmunds

http://www.edmunds.com/toyota/camry/...tyle=100975559

http://www.edmunds.com/toyota/camry/...tyle=100975557

[11LE]

I thought the Gen 6 I4's have the same hp, regardless of trim..

[arabianobsession]

^I think you're correct. It wasn't until 2010 when the engines were changed that the SE got 179 hp over the LE/XLE 169 hp.

[Camread]

Originally Posted by arabianobsession

^I think you're correct. It wasn't until 2010 when the engines were changed that the SE got 179 hp over the LE/XLE 169 hp.

what's with all the "9's"? can't they squeeze another hp out of it?!

[MAToyotaSales]

Originally Posted by arabianobsession

^I think you're correct. It wasn't until 2010 when the engines were changed that the SE got 179 hp over the LE/XLE 169 hp.

It was also 2010 when they came out with dual pipes for the 4 CYL SE. Maybe that's it? However the 2012 has 178 with single...

[Yazovets]

LOL guys you're not going to feel any difference from a 10 horsepower improvement...

You will probably feel more of an improvement if you simply reduce your car's weight. For instance, take out any crap from your trunk, seat pockets...heck even lose some weight yourself!

[arabianobsession]

Originally Posted by Camread

what's with all the "9's"? can't they squeeze another hp out of it?!

I'm sure they could have if they wanted, but you're forgetting that 2007-2009 had a different 4 cyl. engine than the 2010-2011 models....the 2.4 rated at (158? I think) horsepower.

[SilverBullet]

Originally Posted by arabianobsession

I'm sure they could have if they wanted, but you're forgetting that 2007-2009 had a different 4 cyl. engine than the 2010-2011 models....the 2.4 rated at (158? I think) horsepower.

I believe all 2AZ's from 2002-2009 had 158hp. I know for sure the 2002-2006 had 158, and I don't think they changed it for the gen 6.

[tengiday]

gen 6: 158/159 for all trims (2.4L)
gen 6.5: 179 for SE and 169 for others (2.5L)