Tuning a Camry. Is it worth it?

We put a D3 performance tune on a 8th generation Toyota Camry XSE. We rocked a 93 tune for a bit, however have been driving around with a 91 tune for quite sometime. Today we take that tune off and let our butt cheeks tell us if it is really worth it. This tune cost $600 dollars!

#TRD #toyota #camry

[PerformanceOnWheels]

Do you have a tuned Camry? Do you want to tune your Camry?

[jgmoun]

I have a 2007 Camry SE v6. Ages ago I recognized the car's potential w the 265 hp engine. I put C.A. I and TRD stainless pipes ( they are beautiful), TRD lowering springs, struts, drilled rotors, flex brake lines, aggressive wheels and rubber. What a stealth performer. The car has 165 k on it and it runs v. strong. It is amusing to see so many late arrivals to the v6 Camry. My old one is modest not menacing looking as the new ones but it has surprised many. Me included. Great value car.

[tech]

D3 is very much worth it if you want your car to perform like it has the ability to. If you are a performance person and like to drive hard then go for it you won't be disappointed.

[mugensamurai]

When I was a teenager the E46 M3 was the car everyone wanted. This is basically the same car but in a practical FWD sedan format. So yeah the mods are worth it especially for a modern affordable car that drives well.

[krayzenvy]

Regarding the tune yes it is on all modes. So when you are in normal or even eco the tune for the octane and mods like Cai or headers will be in place. When you hit sport it adjusts the shift and throttle tables so you feel that extra kick. Additionally, using their software there is a shift plus which makes the throttle even more aggressive.

Regarding the firmware that fixed the return to stock issue, make sure you have the 321 firmware which displays on Nguage at boot. It disabled the option to hit the check and select on the files that in the past would have bricked your ECU. You can still scroll through the files just only get the option to apply on the right file.

One thing to note is at the last step when after tune when it says turn off key. Instead of turning off hit ok and go back to vehicle status info. If you see your VIN then the ECU is still communicating. If you don't *should not happen* then retune, do not turn off key. Once you turn key off it is locked. Just precautionary step I was told to take and takes only a few seconds to do.

Nice vid guys!!

[rayox]

Can’t wait till someone appears in YT with a turbocharger or supercharger on this camry model It deserves like more 20HP

[AlexBAlixir]

Wow. So glad you guys did this video. The tune gives the car more life at least audibly and with better throttle response. But not $600 better. The other mods definitely worth it though. Esp the Magnaflow exhaust. I guess at the end of the day the Camry is a good car. (Mine has been rock solid) but it's no sports performance car. Even D3 tune can't change it to something it's not designed to be. Neither could Toyota with TRD trim. That being said I do applaud Toyotas effort to make the Camy sporty (ish) but yet practical with good reliability. For a daily driver I love it. I love the sport looks.
Thank you guys for the video. I thought something went wrong with my internet when you slowed Todd's voice down. Trippy 🤣. Stay safe guys. Looking forward to the next video.

[TheChrisLeone]

With the tune on my TRD, I'm getting a full second better time than the 2007 Camry does. That car at the lowest gets about 6.6 seconds, I owned one so I know it's true, in my TRD I get 5.5 on average. Once I get new tires I'll be able to time it again

[jamesmcqueeneymass]

Just ran a 13.8 last night at the Dragway on E85. Yeah that D3 Performance is 100% worth it adding lights and racing with 2 people or more not a good idea.

[TheChrisLeone]

The normal redline for this car is 6, 850rpm and the default D3 is 7, 200rpm. I've had it up to 7, 400rpm but there's no point as the power falls off after 6, 800-7, 000

[af]

Hello from NJ love your channel I have a 2018 Camry se v4 it was very lagging to last year I install a spring booster it is amazing no more lagging The car is very quick now

[ThatGuyRides]

The true manual mode makes it worth it by itself

[immortal]

the drone is from the VVT timing, less overlap may cause resonance with the mid pipe

[slipknotron]

little guy sounds angry lol, great video

[EM]

Not a carry-over engine from 2007, that is a wrong statement.
Your Camry's engine is the new V35A-FKS V6 engine from the new Dynamic Force Engine family that TOYOTA brought since model-year 2017.

The 2007 V6 engine is the old 3.5L 2GR-FE V6 and it is not related in anyways with the new V35A-FKS V6

[nicholashsiung]

I don’t know if you guys already tried but I recommend using a Dragy to measure 0-60 1/4 mile and 1/2 mile

[humblebee]

You should try taking out the AEM intake. I installed one on my V6XSE and I lost low end torque but gained high end torque. I think the intake is overhyped and limits the throttle response on low end. I tried to like the AEM intake but just missed the way the car drove with the stock intake system. It drives with more punch and torque with stock. I did install a pedal commander and have been happy with that mod.

[TheChrisLeone]

I loved my 2007 Camry V6 and I love my 2022 Camry TRD V6. I've got mine tuned

[fastgtp]

I have it on my 2017 tacoma. Even though there's a difference it's very minimal. Pretty sure it has to do with how much my truck weighs. I even have it tuned for 93 oct and intake.

[Arrozconchopsticks]

I wish the early 2000s Toyotas had these capabilities.