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The surging problem was traced to a faulty egr sensor. The egr provides data to the EMC. Toyota trained techs could not find the fault. Took a local mechanic to figure it out. Interesting the computer reading came up clear...no fault...yet the egr was faulty. Disappointed with Toyota franchise dealer that a serviceable item could not be detected by their processes and procedure, but a local mechanic with his head screwed on properly figured it out. The car is just perfect now. Wife has never been happier.

Does anyone have an overview of the basic upgrades one can perform to the 2.2L 4 cylinder ? for example, clutch, exhaust, suspension, engine

Thanks very much for posting. Did the y-pipe make a noticeable difference ?

I'm looking at the y-pipe mod. I may have a local custom made pipe made. Ideally I'd like to show a photos of what one looks like. Can anyone help me out ? Car 2005 Camry Altise V6 3.0L

I understand that the appropriate spark plugs have twin electrodes such as (NGK Laser Platinum Spark Plug - BKR6EKPB-11). The plugs shown on Ebay have a single electrode. or these at US $45 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/06-07-08-09-Genuine-Toyota-Camry-V6-Spark-Plugs-OEM-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem4839e5ff2fQQitemZ310209019695QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

$30 USA buys 6 iridium plugs http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OBX-IRIDIUM-SPARK-PLUGS-IK20-92-01-CAMRY-1MZ-FE-V6-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem336220a66bQQitemZ220689639019QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

I purchased a used complete fuel pump assembly from America for $40 Aus delivered. Replacement new pumps sell for under US $100.

I have decided to solve the fuel surging issue myself. I'll start with swaping the fuel pump over. Anybody have an idea the genuine Toyota replacement fuel pump costs ? Ebay USA has lots of apparently suitable fuel pumps. Thanks,

While I agree that the cat should not be removed for all the obvious reasons. If there is no gain in power by bypassing the cat how come so much money is being spent by performance cars and others to legitimately reduce back pressure by fitting hi flow cats? I expect it will make a difference. Didn't expect answers in a PC context.

For our 2005 Altise I was quoted about $2k to have a sun root installed. Anyone purchased one ? Opinions ?

Does anyone have experience with removing the catalytic converter and the change in performance ? Track use of-course. I imagine the car should run cooler and perhaps rev a bit quicker ?

What is a catback setup ?

Phoned around. Nothing available.

Improve fuel economy would be nice, but better mid-range response. Depends what's around and how much systems cost.

What options are available to upgrade the exhaust system on a 2005 model v6 altise ?

Had a bit of a look around but cannot find a front strut brace for a 2005 Camry V6 Altise. Does such a brace exist ?

Is such a system available for the 2005 V6 altise ?

I also suspect it's fuel supply related. I have tried many different types of petrol, but now just use normal unleaded. I've given up dealing with toyota dealers. Too corporate and expensive for me. My local mechanic is very patient and affordable. I might just guess away and buy a new fuel pump and regulator. Seen some from overseas suppliers for around US$200. Sounding a bit desperate, but love the car.

I have a 2005 model V6 Camry. The car has this intermittent surging problem always between 1500 and 1800 rpm. The fuel filter has been checked and cleaned many times by a mechanic. The electronics show no fault having been checked by Toyota and non-toyota mechanics. Yet some days I have no problems then at other days the surging is so bad I have to accelerate outside the problem 1500-1800 range. Other: engine serviced. sparkplugs replaces. Car has travelled 98,000 km and this is a new problem. Electronic look fine. Anyone got any ideas ?

were you charge for 11 hours work at say $100 an hour ?