08 SE 4-cyl 5-spd stick

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Hi all,

I just drove home from the dealership in my brand new Magnetic Gray SE 2.4 with a manual gearbox. It's got a sunroof too. Not as fast as the Magnum 3.5 I traded in for it, but definitely more confidence inspiring in the handling department. I took a serious hit on trade in value for the Mag, but in the long run I think I made the right move.

So, I used to tune a civic back in the day. Are there any of you who have tuned the 2.4 engine in the new Camry? Intake, exhaust, fuel pressure, ignition timing, etc??? Looks like it's got a pretty good base to work with. What's available? What's recommended? Where do I begin to look? (besides just the "search" button?)

...why not just upgrade to the 6 cyl?...
With all of the negative equity from the Magnum, I was trying to keep the price down. I also was looking for something that would track better in the snow/ice/rain. Being from Arizona, ton's of hp was never a problem to put to the street. Now here in Maryland, I couldn't get the Mag to hold a line if there was any weather at all. I figured a little less power in the Camry, plus the 5-speed, would help me from spinning the tires all over the place. I put almost 100 miles on it yesterday (most while it was raining (freezing)), and despite a few rough shifts (still getting used to rowing the gears) the Camry was far above the Magnum in keeping me tracked. I'm glad I got the SE over the LE or CE. The extra features really make the car.

...and 4-cylinders are so much easier and less expensive to mod IMHO.


Thanks,
Ryan