Calif. Camry timing - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

barthmonster · 10-20-2005, 06:03 PM

I have a 1994 Camry 5SFE. Obviously its a reliable gutless wonder. I've heard that the California model was 'detuned' via a lazy advance curve. I know the two distributors are different. How can I fix it (I live in Nebraska now).?? Change the distributor for a non-cali. model?? How else?? A 'normal' advance curve would seem to me to be an easy 10-15 hp gain (this thing is a turd), any advice would really help...

Thanks in advance,

Brad

Cyorke · 10-20-2005, 06:34 PM

All of the timing advance and things of that nature are controlled by the ECU. SO changing out the distributor will not really do you much good.

barthmonster · 10-21-2005, 08:56 AM

Is it possible to 're-program' my ECU as far as timing goes?? Can I swap out the ECU??

Brad

Cyorke · 10-21-2005, 09:40 AM

I am not sure about that but there are other things that go along withthe California emissions. I dont think jsut swapping out the ECU will be the cure for your problems. waht is the actula difference in HP from ad Cali car to a Fed car. I thought is was only a couple. I would think you could do some intake and exhaust mods to maybe gain a little bit back. GO through and do a good tune up on it if you havent and see what you can get out of those.