1996 Camry 5S-FE Turbo Install

The turbo charger kit was received from Burien Toyota on February 21, 2002. Arrangements were made the next day to get started on the install. Below is a diary of sorts for the process. Although there were some problems encountered, we managed to work through each and every one of the them to get the kit installed successfully. Also, this installation included replacing the timing belt, the head gasket and the water pump. So there is much more work here than just the turbo install.

This vehicle has an automatic transmission and cruise control. This was some of the cause of our problems (but not the real big ones).

Most of the work (especially the important stuff...and the hard stuff!) was done by my friend Bob....Thanks Bob for all the help!!! We had a great place to work and all the right tools...including torches!

Also, if you're interested in doing this install, I highly recommend you talk to the guys (Ray and/or Don) at Burien Toyota (their web site). They are very knowledgeable. Also, be sure to read of the info listed here...a couple of times. Be sure you can picture the install before you start it. You won't be able to foresee all the problems you could encounter, but at least you'll have a good head start.


Burien Toyota Turbocharger kit COLOR installation document (2.91MB) in Adobe Acrobat format. If you need to download the Adobe Acrobat Reader, version 5.0 is available here: Adobe Acrobat Reader (8.41 MB). This will pull it from this site. You can also go to Adobe's website and get the latest here.

Source for high temperature shielded and unshielded wire for oxygen sensor extension (used on day 7)


Turbo charger install progress:

Day 1: Saturday 2/23/02

Day 2: Sunday 2/24/02

Day 3: Monday evening 2/25/02

Day 4: Tuesday evening 2/26/02

Day 5: Wednesday evening 2/27/02

Day 6: Thursday evening 2/28/02

Day 7: Saturday 3/2/02 : New radiator, high temp wire loom

Day 8: Tuesday 3/5/02 : Custom exhaust work

Day 9: Wednesday evening 3/13/02 : Oil leak; coolant leak

Day 10: Saturday 3/23/02 : Fixed leaks!

Day 11: Monday 4/1/02 : Post-turbo dyno run!

Final post install conclusions


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