Performance parts?

[red-in-la]

My goodness.

Best of luck guy.

[Georgieo101]

I just think it would be cool to see somthing that has been suped up besides your average run of the mill Integra or Civic or whatever, . it would be a challenge to do, which would make it fun, and original unlike a lot of the cars out there right now

[Brian R.]

I am with red. Not a smart move unless you have a large bank account you want to donate to mechanics and parts suppliers. Also, it is much better start with a fresh engine, not one that has 100k miles on it and is loose as a goose. Think again. Engine won't last long. Then a rebuild will get you, real soon. Engine, tranny, or both one right after the other. Nothing in a 4 cylinder Camry is made to take that abuse.

"first of all i never said i was a pro you waste of sperm!! second everything i mentioned is was not included in the kit!!!! and third of all its just for fun, im not triying to win battle of the imports.....terd"

You better chill out.

[yotatechie04]

I agree with Brian and Red here on this one...I admit it would be nice to do something that's not so mainstream, but individuality is not exactly cheap or easy.

[Toyrolla]

Ok....

Turbocharging a Camry can be done because it has been done...

There's a turbocharged Gen3 V6 Camry in Melborne, Florida that was done by 2 brothers. Although it's still under R&D, the brothers got it working on the street running 5psi on the stock engine (stock internals) with an automatic tranny.

I saw the setup myself while on vacation last summer. Very nice, clean, and functional.

Here's the site:

http://www.geocities.com/tvswitch200...?1049479943526

In the Toyotanation forum site (www.toyotanation.com), there is a member there named Tony The Tiger, who has a 1MZ-FE turbocharged Camry V6 with an automatic tranny.

I am currently working on a turbo setup in my Gen2 Camry V6 5-speed. Right now, other priorities have put my project on hold. Once resumed, I will provide updates.

Also, here is a turbocharged Gen2 with a 3S-GTE...

http://www.camryclub.org/pictures10.htm

I have a few other fellow Camry owners who turbocharged a 3S-FE in a Gen2 Camry.

TRD-Northwest (Burien Toyota) has a turbo kit for a 5S-FE 4cyl, running at 7psi:
http://trdnw.com/cat_turbo.html

Another fellow turbo Camry owner that I've become good friends with is The Wraith. Wraith ran the fastest recorded ET's for a street legal Camry. Somewhere on the net, there was a ET posting for fastest Camrys.

Turbocharging a Camry should not seem so far fetched. It's already been done in different ways and now the concept is already evolving into better shape.

Some may not look at a Camry for performance, but you must keep in mind -> That's the whole idea!

If you're really serious about it, do your research and plan accordingly....

Good luck...

[Brian R.]

If you get serious hp out of a Camry, you have to upgrade the drivetrain, suspension and brakes accordingly. They were not built to manage serious wheel torque and cornering speed. There are options, I'm sure, but don't expect the stock vehicle to be optimized.

[Toyrolla]

Originally Posted by Brian R.

If you get serious hp out of a Camry, you have to upgrade the drivetrain, suspension and brakes accordingly. They were not built to manage serious wheel torque and cornering speed. There are options, I'm sure, but don't expect the stock vehicle to be optimized.

I agree with you Brian.

Compared to most other makes, Toyota makes a strong platform to begin with. When turbocharging a Camry, it's better to use drivetrain components from the 6cyl versions; for they are stronger than the 4cyl versions. Most of the examples that were provided in my last post were done on a 6cyl drivetrain platform (tranny, axles, etc...)

Bottom line: If you have the budget to shoot for this HP range, then it's obvious that you should have the budget to build a stronger bottom end. How much you spend depends on how well you plan. This way, you minimize unnecessary expense.

My Camry V6 currently has upgrades on suspension and braking. My drivetrain will be upgraded to LSD during the summer. I rebuilt my bottom end last year and it is already "broken-in" and running well.

Also, we have to understand what HP gains we are shooting for. My HP objective is within the 300 range, which is more than enough for me on the street.