The Top 10 "MUST HAVE" CL Modifications
#1
The Top 10 "MUST HAVE" CL Modifications
I thought it would be interesting to see what kind of lists people would come up with and why they chose the mods they listed.
This is assuming that you have a bone stock Acura CL with no mods.
This is assuming that you have a bone stock Acura CL with no mods.
#5
The car is a pig and you'll notice the most difference in improving the braking and handling characteristics. If I were to start fresh I'd do it in following order:
BBK
Coilovers
Sway Bars
Header
Intake
After that depends how much you want to spend. These should be a standard though.
BBK
Coilovers
Sway Bars
Header
Intake
After that depends how much you want to spend. These should be a standard though.
#6
For a 6MT:
1 - PSpec short shifter
2 - Corsport shifter bushings
3 - Syncromesh tranny fluid
4 - Headers
5 - Intake
6 - 2.5" exhaust
7 - Drop it
8 - Wheels
9 - BBK
10 - TL lip kit
For 5AT:
1 - Swap in 6MT.
2 - Follow steps 1-9 on the list above.
1 - PSpec short shifter
2 - Corsport shifter bushings
3 - Syncromesh tranny fluid
4 - Headers
5 - Intake
6 - 2.5" exhaust
7 - Drop it
8 - Wheels
9 - BBK
10 - TL lip kit
For 5AT:
1 - Swap in 6MT.
2 - Follow steps 1-9 on the list above.
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CL0198 (06-11-2023)
#7
the 3 minimum for me is
Headers
Drop
BBK
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#8
lol IMHO
Headers is NUMBER 1.... 20+ hp for a single bolt on is a must.
intake
BRAKES (all around.. pad and rotors at a minumum)
option underdrive pulley
progress rsb
MOOG end links
exhaust
those are the MUST HAVES in my experience now that I've owned a stock CL-S 13 months ago and now it's modded to the tits now.
I didn't choose that order but looking back that would be the exact order.
MY order of mods (main mods... not little things, to the best of my knowledge) however are/were:
injen CAI
option underdrive pulley
p2r plenums
p2r throttle body spacer
Progress RSB sway
Ebay mesh grille
Moog end links
p2r thermo gaskets for tb and manifold
DBA fr, EBC rr.. Adaptive One pads (napa)
Comptech Headers wrapped with DEI
Comptech front sway.
the best mods for the money ARE:
option pulley about 10hp for 70-80$ (including belts)
headers 20+hp for 400-700 (depending on brand and condition)
CAI intake 10+hp (i'd buy one used if i could find one)
Progress RSB (car feels like a WHOLE NEW VEHICLE) my most impressive mod for sure... right behind the option pulley.
I hope this helps
FYI
headers is like adding the biggest smile on ur face I SWEAR TO GOD it did for me!!!
intake... nice sound.. meh
option pulley... omfg what a difference all around. I am astound it made more of a difference than the intake.. MY WORD.
people think differently tho cause the sound makes them feel like they are going way faster... as sexy as that sound is
Headers is NUMBER 1.... 20+ hp for a single bolt on is a must.
intake
BRAKES (all around.. pad and rotors at a minumum)
option underdrive pulley
progress rsb
MOOG end links
exhaust
those are the MUST HAVES in my experience now that I've owned a stock CL-S 13 months ago and now it's modded to the tits now.
I didn't choose that order but looking back that would be the exact order.
MY order of mods (main mods... not little things, to the best of my knowledge) however are/were:
injen CAI
option underdrive pulley
p2r plenums
p2r throttle body spacer
Progress RSB sway
Ebay mesh grille
Moog end links
p2r thermo gaskets for tb and manifold
DBA fr, EBC rr.. Adaptive One pads (napa)
Comptech Headers wrapped with DEI
Comptech front sway.
the best mods for the money ARE:
option pulley about 10hp for 70-80$ (including belts)
headers 20+hp for 400-700 (depending on brand and condition)
CAI intake 10+hp (i'd buy one used if i could find one)
Progress RSB (car feels like a WHOLE NEW VEHICLE) my most impressive mod for sure... right behind the option pulley.
I hope this helps
FYI
headers is like adding the biggest smile on ur face I SWEAR TO GOD it did for me!!!
intake... nice sound.. meh
option pulley... omfg what a difference all around. I am astound it made more of a difference than the intake.. MY WORD.
people think differently tho cause the sound makes them feel like they are going way faster... as sexy as that sound is
Last edited by CL-S progression 01; 04-19-2010 at 04:26 PM.
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CL0198 (06-11-2023)
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#12
correct me if i am wrong but u don't need (tho it would help) a tune to run a supercharger ??? just the FPR ... if you are running 8 psi or less.
or is it more complicated than that?
or is it more complicated than that?
#13
Yeah because those transmissions are just scattered all over like condom wrappers on a playground.
#15
#16
comptech does or u'll have to find some used comptechs or used xs headers.
or get any set and cut the pipe on the rear header that needs to be modified and geter welded up
or get any set and cut the pipe on the rear header that needs to be modified and geter welded up
#18
Also, I heard with the Accord trans you have some fitment issues.... afaik. Just heard that if you swap in an Accord manual trans, it's really more work than it's worth.
#20
Right now I use rc440 w/ emanage blue, no problems... but my luk clutch/ flywheel is slipping. I have a cm stage 3 sitting next to me tho.
#22
LOL . . . Better mounts . . yep if we can ever get a working set they would be on my top 10, maybe even top 5.
My on brakes is that the OEMs are weak and an upgrade is a top 10. However I'm not a fan of BBK . . . they add unnecessary weight which negatively impacts acceleration, steering and braking feel and or response.
Ruf
#23
LOL . . . Better mounts . . yep if we can ever get a working set they would be on my top 10, maybe even top 5.
My on brakes is that the OEMs are weak and an upgrade is a top 10. However I'm not a fan of BBK . . . they add unnecessary weight which negatively impacts acceleration, steering and braking feel and or response.
Ruf
My on brakes is that the OEMs are weak and an upgrade is a top 10. However I'm not a fan of BBK . . . they add unnecessary weight which negatively impacts acceleration, steering and braking feel and or response.
Ruf
#24
LOL . . . Better mounts . . yep if we can ever get a working set they would be on my top 10, maybe even top 5.
My on brakes is that the OEMs are weak and an upgrade is a top 10. However I'm not a fan of BBK . . . they add unnecessary weight which negatively impacts acceleration, steering and braking feel and or response.
Ruf
My on brakes is that the OEMs are weak and an upgrade is a top 10. However I'm not a fan of BBK . . . they add unnecessary weight which negatively impacts acceleration, steering and braking feel and or response.
Ruf
Rotora bbk front, 2pc rotor
rotora rotor rear /w teflon lines.
#26
6 speed
1. drop
2. FULLL exhaust (headers, cat, pipes, muffs)
3. tires
4. Rotors and pads
5. synchromesh
6. valve adjustment
7. intake
8. Mounts
9. engine dampener
10. pulley
1. drop
2. FULLL exhaust (headers, cat, pipes, muffs)
3. tires
4. Rotors and pads
5. synchromesh
6. valve adjustment
7. intake
8. Mounts
9. engine dampener
10. pulley
Last edited by phee; 04-20-2010 at 10:47 AM.
#30
#31
If you have to ask then you most likely will never do it. Only 1 person so far has ever done it and the car isnt street legal. On a side note anyone else notice this has turned into a thread of ppl listing the mods they have done.
#33
Haven't had the chance to put my 01 5AT CL-S under the wrench yet but if i had the $$$
(and this is based on what i've seen and researched so far...)
1) Drop (Full coilover setup w/tophats preferably Tein SS-P or KSport Control Pro'z AND Rear camber kit)
2) Brake upgrade (Rotors, SS Lines, and padz)
3) Wheel/Tire setup 235/40/18 wheels take ur pic...
4) Headers (CT or XS)
5) Intake
6) upgrade factory sways and strut bar
7) TL Lip kit conversion
8) Sarona Rear Roof spoiler
9) 6MT TL or Honda Odessy Trans swap
10) CT S/C setup
and depending on what yr u have I'd also do
11) 03 blk housed headlights
12) 03 tailights
and Audio is a MUST for these cars IMHO with that crappy 1ohm Bose setup!
(and this is based on what i've seen and researched so far...)
1) Drop (Full coilover setup w/tophats preferably Tein SS-P or KSport Control Pro'z AND Rear camber kit)
2) Brake upgrade (Rotors, SS Lines, and padz)
3) Wheel/Tire setup 235/40/18 wheels take ur pic...
4) Headers (CT or XS)
5) Intake
6) upgrade factory sways and strut bar
7) TL Lip kit conversion
8) Sarona Rear Roof spoiler
9) 6MT TL or Honda Odessy Trans swap
10) CT S/C setup
and depending on what yr u have I'd also do
11) 03 blk housed headlights
12) 03 tailights
and Audio is a MUST for these cars IMHO with that crappy 1ohm Bose setup!
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#35
I have no problem with the speakers themselves. I think you just need to replace the headunit to take better control of the equalizer. I havent replaced the stock speakers yet because they sound pretty good, and until they blow I wont put my Infiniti's in (which says alot, because the Infiniti Kappa Perfects are IMO the best speakers out there).
#36
I have no problem with the speakers themselves. I think you just need to replace the headunit to take better control of the equalizer. I havent replaced the stock speakers yet because they sound pretty good, and until they blow I wont put my Infiniti's in (which says alot, because the Infiniti Kappa Perfects are IMO the best speakers out there).
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From: ShitsBurgh
lol IMHO
Headers is NUMBER 1.... 20+ hp for a single bolt on is a must.
intake
BRAKES (all around.. pad and rotors at a minumum)
option underdrive pulley
progress rsb
MOOG end links
exhaust
those are the MUST HAVES in my experience now that I've owned a stock CL-S 13 months ago and now it's modded to the tits now.
I didn't choose that order but looking back that would be the exact order.
MY order of mods (main mods... not little things, to the best of my knowledge) however are/were:
injen CAI
option underdrive pulley
p2r plenums
p2r throttle body spacer
Progress RSB sway
Ebay mesh grille
Moog end links
p2r thermo gaskets for tb and manifold
DBA fr, EBC rr.. Adaptive One pads (napa)
Comptech Headers wrapped with DEI
Comptech front sway.
the best mods for the money ARE:
option pulley about 10hp for 70-80$ (including belts)
headers 20+hp for 400-700 (depending on brand and condition)
CAI intake 10+hp (i'd buy one used if i could find one)
Progress RSB (car feels like a WHOLE NEW VEHICLE) my most impressive mod for sure... right behind the option pulley.
I hope this helps
FYI
headers is like adding the biggest smile on ur face I SWEAR TO GOD it did for me!!!
intake... nice sound.. meh
option pulley... omfg what a difference all around. I am astound it made more of a difference than the intake.. MY WORD.
people think differently tho cause the sound makes them feel like they are going way faster... as sexy as that sound is
Headers is NUMBER 1.... 20+ hp for a single bolt on is a must.
intake
BRAKES (all around.. pad and rotors at a minumum)
option underdrive pulley
progress rsb
MOOG end links
exhaust
those are the MUST HAVES in my experience now that I've owned a stock CL-S 13 months ago and now it's modded to the tits now.
I didn't choose that order but looking back that would be the exact order.
MY order of mods (main mods... not little things, to the best of my knowledge) however are/were:
injen CAI
option underdrive pulley
p2r plenums
p2r throttle body spacer
Progress RSB sway
Ebay mesh grille
Moog end links
p2r thermo gaskets for tb and manifold
DBA fr, EBC rr.. Adaptive One pads (napa)
Comptech Headers wrapped with DEI
Comptech front sway.
the best mods for the money ARE:
option pulley about 10hp for 70-80$ (including belts)
headers 20+hp for 400-700 (depending on brand and condition)
CAI intake 10+hp (i'd buy one used if i could find one)
Progress RSB (car feels like a WHOLE NEW VEHICLE) my most impressive mod for sure... right behind the option pulley.
I hope this helps
FYI
headers is like adding the biggest smile on ur face I SWEAR TO GOD it did for me!!!
intake... nice sound.. meh
option pulley... omfg what a difference all around. I am astound it made more of a difference than the intake.. MY WORD.
people think differently tho cause the sound makes them feel like they are going way faster... as sexy as that sound is
#39
03 cl-s 6mt
Guys I am new to the forum so bare with me… I got a black 03 CL-S about 4 months ago and want to really getting into modding it this summer. So far I have only put 06 TL wheels on, PSPEC short shifter, tint, those supercomputer pedals and custom sub and amp rack enclosure. I am coming from a lifted truck so this is all new to me. What I want to know is what you would suggest being the next things for me to do. The top ten lists are helping out but I would like some advice. Like my brakes are going so bad so that might be a first for me, also the car doesn’t shift as smooth as I would like, could that synchromesh help. Thanks in advance for the help everyone…
#40
If brakes are next.
Go with a cross drilled rotor set up and ceramic pads.
Rotor will run cooler and stop beter.
ceramic pads will have very low brake dust and their quiet.
Also you can get a whole cheap brand set up for $160.
Go with a cross drilled rotor set up and ceramic pads.
Rotor will run cooler and stop beter.
ceramic pads will have very low brake dust and their quiet.
Also you can get a whole cheap brand set up for $160.