csmeance

I wanted to throw this idea out here to hopefully get some power for your new TLX!

I doubt the pully diameter has changed on the new earth-dreams J35 engine. Perhaps the one that fit the 2004-2014 TL can fit on the new TLX. If anyone visits a dealership, can you get the part number for the crank pulley? If it's the same as the older ones it might be a direct swap!

justnspace

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I'm with you.

the pulley most likely is a direct swap.

audioxbliss

Acura TLX Crankshaft Pulley - Guaranteed Genuine

Not sure how accurate that is, but seems legit. I believe top one (5G0) is for V6, bottom one (5A2) is for i4.

mondster

Any update on this thread? How much gain are we talking about if the pulley indeed is a direct swap?

Hoosier_TLX

I'm curious as well. What would be the benefit vs. the disadvantage? For what you would gain in power, would you lose in some other aspect? I'm not really wanting any more power, but a few more ponies would be nice I suppose.

justnspace

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you dont really "gain" hp.

by changing the rotating mass, you'll likely get a bit quicker acceleration

mondster

I see. Thanks for the info. More quickness is always welcome no matter how little. Will it have negative effects on the tranny? Sorry but i dont know shit when it comes to the engine/tranny

justnspace

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it doesnt harm anything at all.

you're taking a 10lb crank pulley and replacing it with a 1lb crank pulley of the same diameter.


some one did the math and found that maybe it doesnt make the car quicker.
others have noted quicker rev's through 1st gear only..

kuzdu

I called up Excelerate about this, had this on the 3.7 Shawd and made a difference in pick up and response.

it should be a direct fit if you google the part number 13810-5G0-A01 all the older years do show up and this should fit

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mondster

$198 for a 7 to 10 pound difference? I'll just work out and lose those few pounds. I'll feel better healthwise and moneywise. Lol

quanaman

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its rotating, so that 10lbs makes a bigger difference than having 10lbs sitting in the trunk.

kuzdu

correct the car felt lighter more quicker on its feet than compared to the stock pulley, only if the tranny would of shifted better :-/ . I think this would make a difference on our TLX's as well.

mondster

Thanks for the clarification. Is it an easy install?

csmeance

the crank pulley is very tight from the factory, some folks have reported needing an 700 ft/lb impact gun to get the bolt off. Many others have used the starter blip method too. Buy the tool to hold the pulley, makes life a lot easier.

Did anyone figure out if it's the same diameter? There's also a lightweight power steering pulley for sale in the black market.

ExcelerateRep

Thanks for giving us a call! As mentioned, it should be a direct fit. That being said, we haven't verified this fitment and so we can't technically guarantee it. If someone takes the plunge, let us know so we can update our website.

ExcelerateRep

You'll "free up" about 5 horsepower or so, but really you'll notice the car will run through the revs faster and be more responsive.

kuzdu

Hey guys I got this part last week from EXCELERATE, as soon as my car comes back from the dealer with a fixed transmission hopefully lol I'm going to put this on and post results. It should be a direct bolt on.

kuzdu

Hey guys you can update your website the pulley is a direct fit and runs great, the stock pulley I took off my 2015 was the same as my 4G TL I compared them. I recently got a new tranny and the car runs awesome.

Now the pulley :-) great off the line you finally get the slight push back in the seat. Accelerating is not choked and on the highway it pulls and goes effortlessly now. The car feels lighter accelerating same as my 4G did. Response is faster. Now I do have a drop In kandN and a new tranny, this car is a different machine overall now. I love it