98 Acura CL Retro fit 2008 TL Engine & Tranny

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Old 10-19-2010, 06:44 PM
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98 Acura CL Retro fit 2008 TL Engine & Tranny

I have 1998 Acura CL 3.0, I also have a 2008 TL 3.5 Engine & Tranny that I would like to retro fit into the 98 CL. Was wondering if anyone here has ever done this retro fit and if it can be done?
Old 10-19-2010, 06:50 PM
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how much mula do you have cause thats gonna be a hell of a lot of money anything is possible with the right amount of cash
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Money is not the problem, just wanted to know if it can be done
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search for cocoa. he did the J32 swap with an odyssey block and RL cams which made it 3.5. Its a very tight fit in the engine bay which he does have issues closing the hood, so he bent it. wiring is going to be a mess. and if you are paying somebody its expensive. he also used a 6speed CL-S tranny

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Money is not the problem, just wanted to know if it can be done
abything can be done with the right amount of cash i was just letting you know cause if you do try it itll cost you a hefty amount
Old 10-19-2010, 09:42 PM
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if your asking and saying money isnt a problem, then your not doing it.


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Possible? Yes, time and money would be your expense. The j35a5 is shorter in length and weighs less than the 3.2's and older 3.5's out of the older J-series. Your biggest obstacle would be wiring it all up.
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I guess to answer your questions, yes it can be done and yes it has been done
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It can be done, I'd love to see it done, do eet
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Originally Posted by starboy2nv
if your asking and saying money isnt a problem, then your not doing it.


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lol, same thing I was thinking..
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I need a new OEM 1998 Acura RL 3.5 L Engine!
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Ya, I am not sure if I want to change the rear main seal, the timing belt and water pump or yank it all out and rebuild everything because I know the intake manifold has a lot of carbon build up but still runs good, just leaks oil. I would really like someone to rebuild the engine and trans with all Acura replacement parts but it is very hard to trust anyone let alone get ripped off on the money end of it as well. Wish I knew what to do? The rest of the car on a scale of 10 is 8, pushing 9..Sweet ride!!
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