I am new to the CL and japanese motors in general as I have driven Cadillacs for the past 5 years. I was just wondering what type of power the '98 2.3 CL puts out. I was also wondering what might be some good mods for a DIY to increase performance but not lose on fuel efficiency. I was thinking K&N air filter and a bolt-on cold air intake. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.

 

http://www.acura-cl.com/forums/showt...threadid=55795

 

if you want power, turbo is only way, unless you do some seriuos motor work...2.3 only put out 150 hp at the flywheel i think.....but for fuel economy and fast in the same setnece...nope

 

Not looking for a faster car, I have no complaints about the performance. Just looking for ways to make the car more efficient, thats why I was thinking to add the cold air intake to bring more air into the engine and perhaps increase efficiency

 

yea...VXCL got a v2 and noticed an increaase in mpg

 

Sorry to sound like a complete retard, but I gotta get used to the lingo. In lame mans terms could you tell me what increased the mpg

 

mpg=miles per gallon

 

WOW, im not that retarded. I was talkin about the VXCL and the v2

 

damn.....liljo is all mixed up.....adam...a v2 is a new AEM intake....my opinion is its a big fat ass waste of money....get any intake...200 bucks for one is just plain retaaaaded.....yes, an intake will help with fuel efficiency....and they sound pretty damn cool too. otherwise....i dont know of much else to help you...i wouldnt go as far as headers and exhuast...think thats a awaste too....just get an intake, coke, and a smile and you should be happy

 

my bad i misread it....

 

 

i had both the aem cai and the v2 and the v2 is better hands down low-mid. seems the same up high also. however the 4 mpg increase is quickly making up the difference in price. i saved an easy $50 on gas on one round trip to and from school. with some heat shielding of some sort it can prob be made more efficient. i am going to look into that along with wrapping my header.

 

looks like the v2 doesnt get down in the fresh air. filter is next to the battery

 

hey....v2 works....its engineered like that!

 

imo, just buy whatever fits your budget.

 

PVC and a sock!!!!!!

 

Hey... Knock yourself out..