Hey yall,, newbie here.. just bought an 01cls with 63,000 for 10,500.. I want to do some mods, starting with a chip.. Dont know what one is best and i need your help.. Id also like to hear opinions on what else would be best to do to get most hp for less $$.. Please help out ya new homie.. BTW i am selling my 99 tl that i love but i really wanted the type s that i just got.. not to mention the great deal i got on it..

 

That was really cheap, good buy. I saw a savaged one sell for 9,000.

 

is that 4pumped's car ? lowtypes ?

 

First of all please stick with black text. Its much easier to read.
Second, unless I'm mistaken, nobody makes a chip for the CL. Mods consist of Intake/Headers/Exhaust/Superchargers and the rare turbo. The cheapest HP mod you can do is probably an intake, but that won't get you a whole lot.

 

Yes stole the pic.

 

No chip, dude. Just like kwelling12 said... Do CAI and Header. Don't worry about the exhaust though unless you want to change the sound or you S/C it. Considering the cost, it's not worth it. You can also do Thermoblock spacers and pulleys. Oh, and don't forget to drop that 4X4 in the weeds with some springs or coilovers!

Good luck, post pics, nice purchase, and welcome to AZ!!

 

Thx for replys and the help.. I am getting my aem cai installed tomorrow.. I have tinted the windows at 5% and the windshield at 50%.. Looks balls... I have two quick questions.. Tein system for 700 bucks.. With controller btw.. Good?? And ive been told about a vtec controller?? is this worth 300?? thx again for your help and im workin on gettin some pics up..

 

oh yeah.. the pic u see is w/out the new tint.. Rainin here in bama.. Cant get a new pic yet..

 

thinkin of puttin these on the ride.. Whatya think??
oh yeah.. my car is black

 

I wouldn't install the chip, I heard it really doesn't do much, maybe a couple of horsepower. Start with a cold air intake-good modification! Then get some headers, probably the most hp for the buck! Mostly all top end power though. Maybe a crank pulley and some thermoblock spacers. Exhuast doesn't really do much, just sound. Then work on the suspension, stock suspention sucks! Good luck with the mods!

 

chip makes a huge difference.....i been in a few cars wit em....veryyy big difference...depending on what chip u get.....gonna be a little pricey..and they do make them for your car.....just gotta search........but yeah deff go with a CAI and headers first like others have stated....

 

No chip worth installing for the CL my friend.

 

I agree and disagree. Depends on how much you pay for it. I think my car ran a bit smoother and had better responce with the Unichip. I also got better gas mileage.

Now, will I pay full price for one, NO.

willieesco420: I would start with the CAI. If you can't afford the headers, then go with spacers and pulleys. Then maybe the Chip next. Exhaust is worthless IMO.

 

Alright boys......to go along with the question in this thread..........benefits for an APEXI' V-TECH CONTROLLER???? I know that you can set the VTECH to kick in at any RPM (damn, i would blow my check in gas!!!!), but is it really worth the money?

 

I think Acura programed vtec to engage at the best RPM possible. Someone corect me if I'm wrong.