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Old 03-04-2020, 06:22 PM
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I want to swap the engine on my 2003 Acura TL base model , anyone know what engines can fit ?
Old 03-05-2020, 08:17 AM
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Anything can fit with enough $$$

Realistically, most/all J-series engines, I'd imainge,
Old 03-05-2020, 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Francisco Leon
I want to swap the engine on my 2003 Acura TL base model , anyone know what engines can fit ?
Your easiest fit would be another J32A1 or J32A2 (not sure which one is in your car, probably the former); my understanding is your one other option for a bolt-in engine swap is a J35A3.
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J35A3 (01-02' MDX) is your best bet as it's a direct replacement.
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Originally Posted by Francisco Leon
I want to swap the engine on my 2003 Acura TL base model , anyone know what engines can fit ?
What are your expectations? Just a younger engine or more power? I agree with teh CL, J35A3 will give you the best gains for the money but you'll still have unrealized potential without a Type-S ECU.
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Originally Posted by 00TL-P3.2
Anything can fit with enough $$$

Realistically, most/all J-series engines, I'd imainge,

That's what she said.
Old 03-05-2020, 11:46 AM
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if it were me: I would have sold the current car and bought Iggy's TL...he did all the work already!
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