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MajinSSJ6Goku · 10-22-2005, 11:46 PM

I own a 2002 I4 Camry and I need you guys help to point me in the right direction to making my Camry 200bhp. Money is not really the problem it is just is it possible in the Gen 5's to make it 200+ hp in a 4cyl? Strange thing is a Scion TC has the same engine and hood layout and yet they can put superchargers on and Camry's can't for some reason.

BTW I raced a 5-speed Scion TC with my Camry and won by a car length. So I think Camry I4 is faster than the Scion TC on a random note.

I am trying to buy some minor exterior upgrades like nicer wheels, tint, and defintely a rear spolier I got a good deal on for $200 prepainted.

Also I need to know what exhaust I may need for my car thats noiseless and gives you plenty more power. It would be more simple to get a Camry SE V6 but I cannot afford the insurance/note on one of those.

***ModifierMR*** · 10-23-2005, 12:10 AM

TRD muffler.

you can make any car any horsepower you want. If you have enough money. And as for GEN5.....maybe you can get a custom Turbo/exhaust done for your car. But it will cost alot.

And as for the super-charger. i dont think it can be done because the engines might be the same, but the computers are not, and also some other parts may be different fromt he 2 cars.

fungke · 10-23-2005, 08:37 AM

if you need the hp boost...get the turbo, the exhaust and a cold air intake.

Hawkeye-SE · 10-23-2005, 10:00 AM

OR... sell the camry and buy another car if you care about street racing.

The camry is not a race car. Don't waste money on a car with little performance potential (unless you are a madman like Tony the Tiger).

200hp in a 3600+ pound car is still SLOW.

terrastrife · 10-23-2005, 10:25 AM

if money isnt a problem get the scion blow and make it fit.

or import a scion turbo kit and make it fit.

or the cheap option is nitrous.

MajinSSJ6Goku · 10-23-2005, 10:04 PM

I don't want my car for street racing its hopeless for that. I want it to be a more powerful car for passing and deadstop takeoff 0-40/60. Another question is wheels and brakes. What brakes I need to get that don't burn out so easily? I go through a set of brakes and rotors every 2 months its so freaking annoying and expensive to keep having to do that. And for tires I have 2 slicks in the front due to all the burnout/smokeouts I have been doing with my car on near daily basis. I want to get the 2005 camry se wheels since they look so good. Is it a way to take that ugly metal wheel cover off from behind the primary plastic wheel cover off the tire or thats part of the rim? It has small little circles in it which blocks the view of the rotor and brake pads.

Hawkeye-SE · 10-23-2005, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by MajinSSJ6Goku

I don't want my car for street racing its hopeless for that. I want it to be a more powerful car for passing and deadstop takeoff 0-40/60. Another question is wheels and brakes. What brakes I need to get that don't burn out so easily? I go through a set of brakes and rotors every 2 months its so freaking annoying and expensive to keep having to do that. And for tires I have 2 slicks in the front due to all the burnout/smokeouts I have been doing with my car on near daily basis. I want to get the 2005 camry se wheels since they look so good. Is it a way to take that ugly metal wheel cover off from behind the primary plastic wheel cover off the tire or thats part of the rim? It has small little circles in it which blocks the view of the rotor and brake pads.

You don't have "slicks" you have BALD tires. Not safe.

And that ugly metal wheel cover IS your wheel. Leave it alone.

You are going through a set of brakes every two months?

How about some more gradual stops? At that rate, there is no pad or rotor that is going to help you...

JetspeedCamry · 10-23-2005, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Hawkeye-SE

OR... sell the camry and buy another car if you care about street racing.

The camry is not a race car. Don't waste money on a car with little performance potential (unless you are a madman like Tony the Tiger).

200hp in a 3600+ pound car is still SLOW.

Man..are you a true car enthusiast or what? Thats just lame. ANY car can be fun, and telling people not to do anything to it because its pointless is just not what this forum is all about. Your saying that everyone here, including me, who have kitted and modded Camry's are wasting our time because itll ALWAYS be slow and itl ALWAYS be a Camry?? Mate...my Cam smokes alot of cars in acceleration and handling...and as would ALOT of of the other Camry's here...so i don't think your shooting in the right direction with a post like that. Perhaps the "Stock Car/Granny Forum" would be more appropriate.

Hawkeye-SE · 10-23-2005, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by JetspeedCamry

Man..are you a true car enthusiast or what? Thats just lame. ANY car can be fun, and telling people not to do anything to it because its pointless is just not what this forum is all about. Your saying that everyone here, including me, who have kitted and modded Camry's are wasting our time because itll ALWAYS be slow and itl ALWAYS be a Camry?? Mate...my Cam smokes alot of cars in acceleration and handling...and as would ALOT of of the other Camry's here...so i don't think your shooting in the right direction with a post like that. Perhaps the "Stock Car/Granny Forum" would be more appropriate.

Sorry to disappoint you, but facts are facts. The potential for a heavy, FWD, family sedan is low.

I am not saying anyone is wasting there time. I have a modified camry as well. HOWEVER, it will never be a sports car.

No need to be rude.

Mayne Event · 10-23-2005, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by JetspeedCamry

Man..are you a true car enthusiast or what? Thats just lame. ANY car can be fun, and telling people not to do anything to it because its pointless is just not what this forum is all about. Your saying that everyone here, including me, who have kitted and modded Camry's are wasting our time because itll ALWAYS be slow and itl ALWAYS be a Camry?? Mate...my Cam smokes alot of cars in acceleration and handling...and as would ALOT of of the other Camry's here...so i don't think your shooting in the right direction with a post like that. Perhaps the "Stock Car/Granny Forum" would be more appropriate.

I completly agree there. Its what u make of a car. Any dipshit with a big pocket can go and buy himself a big fast "race ready" car. But if someone can take your everyday grocery getter and make it look good and drive fast, well more power to him. My step dad always tells me its a waste to invest in an upgraded engine, "just go and invest it in a new car instead if u want a faster car" but thats not fun and I dont learn a damn thing buying a new car. I can learn from building a new engine and make it original. My own creation. Frankenstien could have made a new friend but instead he created one..why..CUZ HE WAS CRAZY..and im sure it was fun.......

So thats how I feel on the situation. No heat tward anyone btw

Mayne Event · 10-23-2005, 11:14 PM

BTW hawkeyes, I feel you on that, its a big fat slow car...it should have some big chrome rims and a tint job done but its still fun to upgrade it. All I wanna say tho is comparative to my car, take a well knows sports car, the Prelude for example, has a little extra HP on me but weights about the same with handles the same. ine of coarse is a two door five speed...so a Camry can be in a sports car genre

terrastrife · 10-24-2005, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Hawkeye-SE

Sorry to disappoint you, but facts are facts. The potential for a heavy, FWD, family sedan is low.

I am not saying anyone is wasting there time. I have a modified camry as well. HOWEVER, it will never be a sports car.

No need to be rude.

a stock camry puts porche boxters and bmw roadsters to shame.

what are you on about?

the facts are the facts. a camry is faster then some sports cars. sure its not a sports car, but its faster then quite a few.

its EVEN FASTER THEN LOTS MORE when you can drive too

belusona · 10-24-2005, 07:43 AM

I registered for this forum just because of this thread~ have to tell the world gen5 camry's full potential~

Just some info to back up gen5 camry~

Above: This is the standard CAMRY SPORTIVO driven by Murray Walker and Bond Colin in May 2003 Targa Tasmania 5-days rally race. They came 2nd only just behind a WRX. It was said the CAMRY SPORTIVO handles better than a Celica, especially in corners. It is in fact can be a potenial sports car.

(( btw, that Camry was New Zealand-backed despite it says toyota.com.au on the bodykit... lol ))

I've seen this car personally in a garage in New Zealand
all they did was they took out the interior, air-conditions, etc and wielded a roll cage in, through the two air outlets besides the front doors
then the standard tune-ups
and thats about it
((and maybe the ride height is a bit higher since it was a rally race? ))
standard alloys, etc

pretty impressive stuff isnt it? ^^

and wait, thats not the only racing gen5 camry~

International Stockcar Alliance driver Mark Dilley was racing in the ISA Exide Racing Series with a Toyota Camry~ His high mark in the CASCAR series was in 1994 when he won the series National championship.
so i guess his choice shouldnt be too far off eh?

(( i suppose you can only tell that its a Camry from the headlight... ))

I suppose these info will give some emotional boost to the camry community?

JetspeedCamry · 10-24-2005, 07:58 AM

^ Excellent stuff mate...thanks for joining and welcome.

Perhaps this will give Hawkeye-SE some insight into what where all about here.

Hawkeye-SE · 10-24-2005, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by terrastrife

a stock camry puts porche boxters and bmw roadsters to shame.

what are you on about?

the facts are the facts. a camry is faster then some sports cars. sure its not a sports car, but its faster then quite a few.

its EVEN FASTER THEN LOTS MORE when you can drive too

The Z I will give you, those are slow as hell... BUT what stock camry touches a Boxster?

2005 Boxster S:
0-60: 5.6 sec
1/4 mile: 14.3 sec
(and the older ones are quicker)

And lets be honest. The boxster is not exactly the high water mark to shoot for in the sports car industry.

And remeber the original post. 4 cylinder gen 5 camry. I don't see it beating up on any Porsches anytime soon.

belusona-

You are talking about full race trim cars. That is like comparing apples and two-by-fours. Better than a CELICA, is the comparison? LOL... try again.
Remember, we are talking about the original poster with A STOCK GEN 5 4 cylinder camry...

That, in no way, resembles a camry. Looks like a taurus.