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Old 11-18-2006, 11:32 AM
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Is it possible?

Is it possible to hit low 12's for our Acura Type's if yes what will i need to get done to my motor to see those numbers?? Anyone on here running them number on their type s??? I can get a T160 Garret turbo right now for 2k and begin with the project..
Old 11-18-2006, 11:43 AM
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A couple people have turbos running over 400 whp, but none have tracked their cars. I think you would have serious traction problems to hit 12s.
Old 11-18-2006, 11:55 AM
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FWD cars are not the best for track. As said above, traction will be a serious issue. As is stock, if you try to launch, you still can spin through the first 2-3 gears. So with a big turbo set up, it's even more doubtful to get a solid launch. These cars I think are meant more for having highway pulls against other cars already going a certain speed.
Old 11-18-2006, 02:37 PM
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12's yes.... low 12's might be a bit of a stretch.

You'll definetly need a good suspension, and Drag Radials to dip into the 12's... Not to mention some form of forced induction.
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traction..damn FWD..but keep in mind those people that spin tires through first 2-3 gears on a stock type-s are people that are dropping the clutch, u can launch at 1500rpms and only spin through 1st maybe.
Old 11-18-2006, 03:05 PM
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i remember seeing thinjim having alot of traction problems when he went down the track a couple of times up in valdosta.
Old 11-18-2006, 03:20 PM
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So how about a AWD conversion??? Could that be possible??

Hell we are already hiting 14.2's stock i think we can be able to hit 12's without no problems..
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Originally Posted by AcuracltypeS03
So how about a AWD conversion??? Could that be possible??

Hell we are already hiting 14.2's stock i think we can be able to hit 12's without no problems..
Oh boy... just buy an Evo or STi instead of even considering an AWD conversion, don't even know if that's posible anyway. And I don't know what numbers you're looking at, but I've only seen 14.8 auto and 14.6 6-speed for a stock CL-S unless it's a factory-freak w/ drag radials
Old 11-18-2006, 05:23 PM
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Evo and STI are too $$$

Well i am just wondering if its possible to see 12's cuz i know on a GTI it was but why not with these pupies and a GTI made from 15's to 12's... Like i said i can get a T160 Garret turbo now but the point is will i get much power...
Old 11-18-2006, 05:30 PM
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I gotcha, of course everyone WANTS to go 12s, but a AWD conversion is going to cost you way more than just buying a used STi or EVO and drop a g or two and see 12s easily. I say just bolt on some wheelie bars and say it does 12s and save yourself some $$$ until you can afford an AWD turbo'd car.
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I am not really into racing and i love this acura althrough i might be geting a 1989 GTI with a VR6T swap next year.. But keeping this baby..
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AWD conversion...anything is technically possible if u have the money? i have a friend thats a mechanic and the other day asked him the same question,"is a RWD or AWD conversion possible?" i forget all the details to his response, but in a nutshell he said AWD would be more possible and would involve a lot of custom work on the drivetrain and extending it and all this other shit..and that there would be no point unless it was turbo (which would be the reason for the conversion duh) cuz u'd need a lot more power to go to those two rear wheels..sounds like a plan!! anyone wanna front me the dough?!? lol
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We had a guy the did that to his GTI he put a AWD conversion but snice they have R32 AWD all they have to do is swap it from R32 to a regual GTI..

Does the Acura Jeeps have AWD??
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doesnt the angle of the engine cause a huge problem in the RWD/AWD catagory
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The CL & TL are the wrong cars for track use & even trying to get into 12's.
That would take a 6mt CL(forget auto =blow it up) with a 3.5 conversion & then on top of that a SC or turbo. Plus drags, & light wheels & you'd still be in the high 12's. You'll likely blow you axles out real quick too.
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listen, kid. sorry to break it to you but...there is no use. take these guy's advice and buy a car that already is AWD and that has a turbo.
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But i love my CL-S
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I don't know about everyone here but I bought my car because it was quick enough for daily driving, plus the luxury of having an acura. If you want to hit low 12's take a beater civic and put a k20 turbo and be done with it. If you want an AWD system for cheap, go buy a used eclipse GSX. Sorry for the rant but I never would think our cars would be a good track cars, considering the weight and also the FWD aspect. If you want to go low 12's in our cars then you give up the reliability of the cars j32's engine. Good luck on trying to achieve low 12's in this car, but don't make another thread saying "I blew up the car" because of your aspiration of making a luxury car into a track car. *ranting over*
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Originally Posted by AcuracltypeS03
But i love my CL-S
keep it! and dip it into 13's thats good enough! and our cars look
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I might do that dip in low 13's :pimping:




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