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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 11:30 PM
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hello, just want to get this forum going.

I bought my '92 Camry LE V6 in 2001. She's come a long way since then.

stock(i added xb wheel covers)



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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 01:05 AM
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Damn, that looks clean for being a 92.
Old Aug 20, 2008 | 04:55 AM
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well, it did sit for 3 yrs. but recently i swapped in a newer, low mileage JDM motor. also, i gave it a semi decent clay bar/wax job a couple weeks ago.
Old Aug 20, 2008 | 05:12 AM
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YOUR Camry, or ViDA's Camry?

Man, we need to get together soon. Thurs. night?
Old Aug 21, 2008 | 12:19 AM
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all the toyotas are mine. her nissan altima(POJ) is up north getting repaired
Old Aug 21, 2008 | 12:39 AM
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were those the camry's that had v6 engines with forged internals that were actually making more hp than the toyota supra at that time, so they were actually de-tuned since the supra was supposed to be sportier and more expensive?
Old Aug 25, 2008 | 03:30 AM
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yes, that is correct. the V6s from '92-94 have the iron block with forged internals that were said to handle ~600hp. the transmissions on the other hand are a different story.
Old Aug 25, 2008 | 03:40 AM
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lol, oh yeah, that whole saying about how a chain is as strong as its weakest link! LOL.
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