IntegraType-S

I was thinking about the difference in the chassis harnesses in the rdx and rl. I'm hoping they are basically identical because I want to look into doing a j35 swap. If anyone can help with finding a diagram I can sort through it and report back. If its a green light I will do the swap as soon as I finish my Integra. That will be one way to get more whp.



Please post thoughts or criticism

mrgold35

It seems like a lot of work for about the same or less HP?
RL 3.5L 290HP/256TQ


07-12 RDX 2.3L Turbo 240HP/260TQ
Add intake + Hondata + Intercooler + downpipe + exhaust for about $1500-$2500 (depending on parts/labor) = 290-310 hp/310-325 TQ maybe. No ECU issues, engine bay fitment problems, frame modifications, nose heavy RDX, unbalance driving dynamics, braking problems, dash board/electronic issues, no resale value, etc...

It would be cool to see if it can be done.

IntegraType-S

Well clearly there is 60 more hp flywheel there. I haven't seen 310hp or 300+ TQ for a RDX so please do share. Have you seen the exhaust on a j-series lots of room for improvement , reports up to 30+whp alone. There are ECU issues like problems just with adding an intake or not being able to tune the RDX. Nose heavy? Hardly and it's an V layout so some weight actually moves rearward. Not that much of an increase besides the coilover guys are changing the driving dynamics of the vehicle. Fitment wise I'm pretty sure I can get in there just look at the second car in my Sig....


J35A8 is in the tl and hondata just offered flashpro for it so....

BigHatch

I vote for also mid-engined!!! you can do a v-drive for the front.. hahaha

IntegraType-S

Think I'll pass on the awd haha. I'll redo the cage after the holidays and off to paint the interior. Then get it rewired and I will start on the Rdx. I found a thread with a guy who swapped a j35a8 (rl) in his tsx and is using a tl type-s ecu. Claims he only had to repin two wires.

TheWrench116

iTrader: (1)

Sell yours get a new 2013 and then swap in the v6 of your choice

IntegraType-S

Or I can discuss this with people with useful information. Happy Holidays!

Vividsi

I vote to get a 13 RDX FWD base with the wood trim and short roof box and call it a day.

IntegraType-S

Lock thread please.

vaprea

Sounds like a cool setup… I would hate to ditch the turbo i4 / AWD. Its what makes the car truly cool.

IntegraType-S

Yeah but I'm not planning on ditching the turbo, just the i4. Forced induction is in my blood indefinitely. Depending on the space after the swap I was thinking about using a 2nd Rdx turbo and use a diy standalone controller to operate them.

BigHatch

please do.