3.7 Manifold on CL-P. Possible?

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Old 05-01-2013, 11:16 AM
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3.7 Manifold on CL-P. Possible?

I'm aware that there is a 3.7 intake manifold conversion for the CL-S, which has a two throttle bodies, but is it possible to get it on a CL-P?
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Originally Posted by Mopply
I'm aware that there is a 3.7 intake manifold conversion for the CL-S, which has a two throttle bodies, but is it possible to get it on a CL-P?
Interesting question. I'd assume the only way to get some sort of an answer would be to compare the area where the intake manifold mounts to the motor. Get schematics on CL-P & CL-S to compare them.
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2 throttle bodies? Wut?

I'm almost positive it's been done before by "e30cabrio." I doubt the bolts holding the intake manifold are any different on the CL-p than the CL-s, probably just a bit different internally, leading me to believe it would be a direct bolt on like it is for the Type S. If you were to do it, I'd recommend porting the lower runners though; they might be smaller on the P.
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I believe he's talking about the j32a2 setup with the two TB's (one primary for engine and secondary for traction control) but on the j37, there's one TB...atleast from the factory anyways. If you plan on using the j37 intake (which WILL fit) on your j32a1, you will need to find an adapter like the ones P2R sells in order to use another 1st gen (or original a1) TB on it. This is because the j32a1 and a2 have different flanges from the j37 DBW throttle body. Also, look into the Blox 76mm throttle body for the j37 manifold. With some minor mods, you can greatly improve airflow by these mods plus headers alone.

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Yes it will work, I actually had it on my tl-p but couldn't get it to idle correctly because of the garbage p2r adapter. I'm waiting on another adapter to be made then I will put it back on the car. Sonnick is right the tl-p runners are small. I upgraded to type s runners and had them ported and polished. Just that alone made a big difference. I agree with youngone501 on the blox throttle body, if you don't mind losing cruise control it would be a great combination.
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Allowing more air in is crucial on the J.
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Originally Posted by Stephen00TL
Yes it will work, I actually had it on my tl-p but couldn't get it to idle correctly because of the garbage p2r adapter. I'm waiting on another adapter to be made then I will put it back on the car. Sonnick is right the tl-p runners are small. I upgraded to type s runners and had them ported and polished. Just that alone made a big difference. I agree with youngone501 on the blox throttle body, if you don't mind losing cruise control it would be a great combination.
Sorry for the delay. PM me your address. I believe i have it finished (made an adapter for the adapter to bolt to my IM to make sure there werent any vac leaks)
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Originally Posted by fsttyms1
Sorry for the delay. PM me your address. I believe i have it finished (made an adapter for the adapter to bolt to my IM to make sure there werent any vac leaks)
thanks and I've been busy with school anyways can't wait to get it on there though
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So if I got a similar adapter to you, got type s runners, ported and polished, I could probably get solid gains from a 3.7 manifold? Would it be worth the cost of all of that?
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Originally Posted by Mopply
So if I got a similar adapter to you, got type s runners, ported and polished, I could probably get solid gains from a 3.7 manifold? Would it be worth the cost of all of that?
Yes especially since we have the base engine. When I put the ported and polished runners on by themselves I noticed a big difference across the entire rpm range. I don't have a dyno or anything but it feels a little less than when I added headers on my car.
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I was able to get the CL-S intake manifold to work on my CL-P when I had it...I wouldn't be surprised if the 3.7 would fit with some finesse. Get er done...I want to see how it turns out.
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^ I'll post pics of it once I finish it and once I build a new intake and get a comptech b pipe I am going to try and get a dyno
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fittements no issue its getting the motor to actuate
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Originally Posted by Stephen00TL
Yes it will work, I actually had it on my tl-p but couldn't get it to idle correctly because of the garbage p2r adapter. I'm waiting on another adapter to be made then I will put it back on the car. Sonnick is right the tl-p runners are small. I upgraded to type s runners and had them ported and polished. Just that alone made a big difference. I agree with youngone501 on the blox throttle body, if you don't mind losing cruise control it would be a great combination.
Just curious as to why one would lose cruise control?
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Originally Posted by YeuEmMaiMai
Just curious as to why one would lose cruise control?
In aftermarket throttle bodies the throttle wheel only has a spot for one cable not two like our stock throttle bodies. I have only seen one aftermarket throttle body that's for a k series that will allow you to keep cruise control. One member has been able to adapt the throttle wheel from our throttle body to a blox and mustang throttle body.
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Originally Posted by typeR
fittements no issue its getting the motor to actuate

You ran a 13.3 with 257hp? If im not mistakened you don't have a CL-S anymore....I think I talked to you a while back. You live by me though, it would be cool to meet up sometime and chat.
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Originally Posted by Stephen00TL
In aftermarket throttle bodies the throttle wheel only has a spot for one cable not two like our stock throttle bodies. I have only seen one aftermarket throttle body that's for a k series that will allow you to keep cruise control. One member has been able to adapt the throttle wheel from our throttle body to a blox and mustang throttle body.
OK got it, I thought it was because of the maifold... thanks for the help
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Got my manifold on today and the car pulls much harder had to go back to the stock air tube with the cone filter because my aem intake tube was to long. Once I build my new intake built I imagine it will be much better.
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Originally Posted by Stephen00TL
Got my manifold on today and the car pulls much harder had to go back to the stock air tube with the cone filter because my aem intake tube was to long. Once I build my new intake built I imagine it will be much better.
Cut the intake and make it shorter (keep the piece, you could always have it welded back on)
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Oh and
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Originally Posted by fsttyms1
Cut the intake and make it shorter (keep the piece, you could always have it welded back on)
I'm going to build a larger intake so there is no point in cutting the one I have now
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Originally Posted by Stephen00TL
I'm going to build a larger intake so there is no point in cutting the one I have now
Yea, Good call. I would go 4"
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Originally Posted by fsttyms1
Yea, Good call. I would go 4"
That's what I'm planning on
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So how much did this cost you total to do? I'm looking into the 3.7 manifold a lot. Do you just need the manifold, P2R adapter, and the adapter you have, it'll fit?
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Originally Posted by Mopply
So how much did this cost you total to do? I'm looking into the 3.7 manifold a lot. Do you just need the manifold, P2R adapter, and the adapter you have, it'll fit?
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17160-RK2-A00 - Intake manifold -218.76 Oemacuraparts.com

17140-RK1-A01 - Intake manifold cover -165.70 Oemacuraparts.com

P2R throttle body adapter- 09 tl intake manifold to 2nd gen type s throttle body- 69.99 - throwdownperformance.com
( http://throwdownperformance.com/inde...oducts_id=1579 )

I got ported Type Lower manifold (you don't have to get that to make this work)

I got a Type s throttle body so it flows better.

16176-RK2-A00 - 09 tl throttle body gasket- .49 - oemacuraparts.com

16176-PGE-A01 - 03 tl type s Throttle body gasket-2.5- oemacuraparts.com

17105-P8E-A01 - intake manifold to runner gasket- 13.45 -oemacuraparts.com

17055-P8E-A01 & 17065-P8E-A01- lower runner/ manifold gasket- 2X 10.86- oemacuraparts.com

90104-RCJ-A00- Two bolts to you need need for manifold swap- 2.01- oemacuraparts.com

I think that's everything I needed
This is from another tread I created. You also need to studs and bolts that connect the upper manifold to lower manifold from the type s model. I had a few miscellaneous items like a few longer bolts for custom adapter and extra hose which was like another 20$ or so. I didn't use the p2r adapter because icouldnt get it to idle correctly. I will sell it to anybody that wants to try to get it work but I gave up on it. The new adapter is 1,000 times better and I can upgrade to a larger throttle body later
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Originally Posted by Stephen00TL
This is from another tread I created. You also need to studs and bolts that connect the upper manifold to lower manifold from the type s model. I had a few miscellaneous items like a few longer bolts for custom adapter and extra hose which was like another 20$ or so. I didn't use the p2r adapter because icouldnt get it to idle correctly. I will sell it to anybody that wants to try to get it work but I gave up on it. The new adapter is 1,000 times better and I can upgrade to a larger throttle body later
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Originally Posted by 2ndgentl
You ran a 13.3 with 257hp? If im not mistakened you don't have a CL-S anymore....I think I talked to you a while back. You live by me though, it would be cool to meet up sometime and chat.
yes yes and yes ... dyno numbers arent good for racing...1/4 times are ....my dyno was on a mustang dyno ...brands like dyno jet read higher ... dynos are supposed to be tuning devices not pissing contest winners ... anyway i drive passed trinity about every night on the way to the poker room ...
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