Welcome, and glad you are excited I am not sure you will get to 200hp with any mod, other than a different engine, but I'm not the expert there. I have heard others state the mod air filters do not add hp. I'd focus the mods to add performance in other areas, like better lighting, oil catch can, new pistons (if you go that route).

 

Thanks for the response. Whats oil catch can for? The thought of replacing pistons does make sense knowing the car has more than 90k.

I had the same experience. After upgrading air filter to my 07 corolla, I found no gain. Later some said that the vvti blocked the extra flow. Then after changing cam timing, there was a gain of about 3-4hp.

First week of April, the car is scheduled to have upgrades, including pistons replacement Thanks for the share.

 

The oil catch can will collect oil and such coming out of the engine. You place it between the PCV valve and where it comes back into the block. But unless you get a baffled can it won't do much. There are some nice ones out there. At some point I am putting a red one in my Camry, and a blue one in my Tacoma.

 

Wasting your money IMO. Why replace pistons or do head work if you're not going to go with forced induction? Short of that or using NOS you'll be hard pressed to push 200hp out of the motor.

 

Wow, it sounds more challenging now to get 200hp. Earlier I thought 200hp was not that hard to achieve with the mods I mentioned... Let's find out next month or so when all the upgrades are done. Thanks!

 

You replace the pistons because the design from Toyota sucks balls. Small drain holes and all. At some point my engine is going to get rebuilt, and I plan on replacing mine along with the general rebuild stuff. Since I am at 186k, getting about time to do that anyway.

 

I have heard of it for long time now. One of the biggest problem this gen camry has. But overhaul or something to be able to clean the clogged holes will eliminate the problem.

Mine is abit more than 90k, but since the plan is to have the head work, old pistons must go to ascertain there will be no pressure leak.

 

Only a turbo setup will help you gain this hp.

 

Thanks for the response. Mind telling me why jumping from standard hp of 150s to 200hp is not possible with those mods?

I start to read materials about 2AZ and found that its exhaust duration is about 225 only. Is that the reason?0

The standard 150s hp to 2400cc is kind of low, IMO. I saw an increase in other cars, not camry though, more than 10% just from a freeflow collector and a piggback. Imagine if header is also upgraded. And when the big thing from porting come into play, 33% ((200-150)/150) should not be so amazing, I hope so :grin:0

 

here is the link of what I said earlier.

Sorry, I just noticed that the piggyback was only used to change the cam timing. The 11% increase is only coming from the collector and cam timing changes. AFR is not yet adjusted.... thats even a greater thing to know, right? :nerd:

https://www.facebook.com/HastaWS/ph...otos/pb.111992312166926.-2207520000.1427011150./920460541320095/?type=1&theater

 

Do you think that the lightweight pulley will help reach higher hp? Or the torque? Thanks!

 

Unless you go forced induction this isn't gonna happen, even the newer Camry's with a larger 2.5L motor and in SE trim with a more aggressive exhaust don't put out 200hp

 

Thanks, I see that point. But after looking the above link and the more extensive the work than on that link, I have a good feeling that 200hp (about 30-35% increase than the baseline) will be achieved, especially with the vvti. It's reachable I can't wait.

What's your take on the lightweight pulley? Seems like just a tuning thing. You know sacrificing a percent torque for an hp...

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If you want more power get a V6 Camry it will cost you less than trying to get 200hp out of your engine.

 

Sorry mate, I happened to find it out after having the 2.4L. Is there any manual V6? Thanks!

 

Everything is possible but at what costs? how deep is your wallet?

Simple bolts on will get you a couple HP. I don't see 50hp there without turbo or supercharging it. And with the block thread head bolt issue. I wouldn't bother without upgrading to studs and repaired block threads.

Concentrate on losing weight and reducing parasitic drag, and a good tuneup.

Header, CAI, intake manifold... are useless without tuning.

Carbon fiber hood, balance shaft removal, lithium battery, lightweight alloy rims, no spare tire, simple stereo, underdrive alloy pulleys, synthetic fluids... are some things to consider.

http://www.weapon-r.com/products/509-2005-2010-scion-tc-manifold
http://www.briancrower.com/makes/toyota/2azfe_stroker.shtml
http://www.timesert.com/html/toyota.html
http://www.huhnsolutions.com/

 

Everything is possible but at what costs? how deep is your wallet?

Simple bolts on will get you a couple HP. I don't see 50hp there without turbo or supercharging it. And with the block thread head bolt issue. I wouldn't bother without upgrading to studs and repaired block threads.

Concentrate on losing weight and reducing parasitic drag, and a good tuneup.

Header, CAI, intake manifold... are useless without tuning.

Carbon fiber hood, balance shaft removal, lithium battery, lightweight alloy rims, no spare tire, simple stereo, underdrive alloy pulleys, synthetic fluids... are some things to consider.

http://www.weapon-r.com/products/509-2005-2010-scion-tc-manifold
http://www.briancrower.com/makes/toyota/2azfe_stroker.shtml
http://www.timesert.com/html/toyota.html
http://www.huhnsolutions.com/

The estimated budget so far is about $2000, including the exhaust, porting and a piggyback. If the budget allows, I will get an aftermarket air filter and piston replacements. And reducing weight is a lot more expensive and inconvenient, IMO. In fact, I got a chance to discuss more with the garage, and they told me that there was also an option to have more power along with more efficiency, but with extra money for the bigger flow cat converter. A magnaflow cat perhaps? Anyone uses the magnaflow cat? Thanks!

 

Kind of a surprise to me that the garage told me the pistons were okay. No visible blockages.

Here the labor is not that much, do I need to replace the pistons then? (I feel wanting to, but thinking of the money that I could use to buy a magnaflow muffler and a cat converter instead of pistons....:headbang

 

My friend find a good ,responsible, reacing mechanic, hi compression, like 11.5 or 12.5 to 1 with 500 cc, injectors , cam stage 2, header 3 in exhaust. Good radiator and oil cooler, close 250 hp.

 

You resurrected an dead 8+ yr old thread for that crap. Where’s you evidence, before and after dyno runs ❓ Anything ❓

And end up spending way more than the car is worth on its best day.

 

Mathematics application

 

Are you saying that it’s “mathematically“ possible ? Sure if you believe the manufactures advertised power gains. Figures lie, and liars figure. Let’s see actual proof.

 

@Javytech Welcome to the site! You may get some salty remarks from members about performance mods in particular as they can be difficult to pin down. Especially when dealing with the Toyota daily drivers as opposed to more sporty vehicles. While there are all kinds of things that can potentially be done, it often begs the question about why (or even really how) on some of these cars. Like @Pvt-Public says there are numerous posts about increases that do not deliver the data behind them to allow for other members to verify. We see it all around here!

 

Well, I'm automotive technician, and professor for 25 years, i known what I'm talking about. Money make the difference, or you pretending your engine runs whit cosmetic part. , internal, cam shaft, 12.to 1 compression is close to 220 to 250 depending of the ability of the programmer, and of course with a aftermarket computer, turbo run between 450 to 900 hp depending of the settings. You need a reacing mechanic. I'm available.

 

21.to 1 compression is close to 220 to 250 depending of the ability of the programmer, and of course with a aftermarket computer, turbo run between 450 to 900 hp

You’re funny. 21:1 you are deep in diesel territory. 900 hp out of a streetable 2AZ you’re just dreaming. Like I said put up or shut up. Quit spreading that could be, would be, guessing, un provable garbage and mis-information. But you’re right about one thing……anything is possible ON PAPER.

Well, I'm automotive technician, and professor for 25 years, i known what I'm talking about.

P.S. Heaven help you poor students.

 

Hello all,

I just got a 2004 camry, 2azfe, 2.4liter with 5 speed manual transmission. The car looks and sounds decent. Has about 90k miles. There is no trace of oil leaking and other bad signs. Looks good and I am so excited.

I plan to upgrade power performance on this car. As the budget restricts, air filter upgrades, header and exhaust upgrades, port and polish, a piggyback and sparkplugs to iridium are only on my list that I can afford.
Can these upgrades get 200hp? 🤓
Afaik, this standard is about 150hp.
What is the recommended open air filter for 200hp or more? 😁
Do I need to change valves as I intend to keep N/A? Anyone knows the standards size for valves, in and out?

I will definitely share the updates later on. I consider this as a 45-60 day project. And any input, substantiated, will be very appreciated. Thanks!

Updated Notes:
- Will the exhaust duration that seems very low (220s) be the obstacle to get 200HP?

I have 2009 2azfe camry sportivo auto trans with following mods:

K&N pod filter into custom intake.
Weapon r racing intake manifold.
Kelford cams stage 2 (intake & exhaust)
Custom headers into high flow bullet cat into full custom exhaust.
Custom fabricated full aluminium radiator.
B&M external transmission cooler.
2 x catch cans
Hardrace strut bar
BC Racing V1 coilovers
Nolathane/whiteline aftermarket sway bar end links.
18 inch rims on 245/40/18 tyres
Denso iridium power spark plugs.
Dyno tuned at 160hp

 

Hello all,

I just got a 2004 camry, 2azfe, 2.4liter with 5 speed manual transmission. The car looks and sounds decent. Has about 90k miles. There is no trace of oil leaking and other bad signs. Looks good and I am so excited.

I plan to upgrade power performance on this car. As the budget restricts, air filter upgrades, header and exhaust upgrades, port and polish, a piggyback and sparkplugs to iridium are only on my list that I can afford.
Can these upgrades get 200hp? 🤓
Afaik, this standard is about 150hp.
What is the recommended open air filter for 200hp or more? 😁
Do I need to change valves as I intend to keep N/A? Anyone knows the standards size for valves, in and out?

I will definitely share the updates later on. I consider this as a 45-60 day project. And any input, substantiated, will be very appreciated. Thanks!

Updated Notes:
- Will the exhaust duration that seems very low (220s) be the obstacle to get 200HP?