How much for a bullet-proof 5A/T tranny?
08-23-2004, 12:18 AM
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How much for a bullet-proof 5A/T tranny?
Hi,
I have a '01 Auto CL-S =/. I hear they have glass trannies and break pretty easily. I'm getting a new transmission because of the Honda/Acura recall and I would like to know how much it would cost to upgrade the transmission (if possible) to something more reliable. I know the glass-like auto tranny is mainly the reason why there is no turbo for the automatic CL-S, but if its possible to upgrade the tranny would it be possible to put boost on it?
I have a '01 Auto CL-S =/. I hear they have glass trannies and break pretty easily. I'm getting a new transmission because of the Honda/Acura recall and I would like to know how much it would cost to upgrade the transmission (if possible) to something more reliable. I know the glass-like auto tranny is mainly the reason why there is no turbo for the automatic CL-S, but if its possible to upgrade the tranny would it be possible to put boost on it?
08-23-2004, 08:59 AM
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There are many folks with the auto tranny who have the Comptech Supercharger.
As for a "better" tranny, if you feel you need to upgrade you can contact Dean on these boards as they offer an upgrade. It's somewhere in the neighborhood of $5k - $7k, but he's be able to give you more accurate pricing.
Honestly, once you get the recall taken care of you should be fine....
As for a "better" tranny, if you feel you need to upgrade you can contact Dean on these boards as they offer an upgrade. It's somewhere in the neighborhood of $5k - $7k, but he's be able to give you more accurate pricing.
Honestly, once you get the recall taken care of you should be fine....
08-23-2004, 09:16 AM
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http://www.levelten.com/store/import...s/acura_cl.htm
I think the tranny was in the 4k range
I was going to do this after the next tranny dies.
I think the tranny was in the 4k range
I was going to do this after the next tranny dies.
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08-23-2004, 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by NJ_CLS_driver
really ?
How come ?
and who do you recommend ?
thanks
How come ?
and who do you recommend ?
thanks
Level 10 tried and fu<kud up plenty of people with AV6 especially one guy with custom turbo. He invested lots of money into it, had numerous problems and eventually had to abandon the project due to Level 10.
Do it right the first time. I also heard Velocity Res. (Florida) doing a tranny upgrade fine
08-23-2004, 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Nashua_Night_Hawk
drive for a 100kmiles then worry about it!.. I have 54kmiles and not single problem with the tranny.
Same for me. You've got 100k miles to figure it out. Spend money on different mods first. Let Honda pick up the tab in the meantime.
08-23-2004, 09:34 AM
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Level10 ran into a lot of financial problems, they took money from people and never produced the product. I would stay away from them if possible.
I've heard good things about Dr.Evil and since they've already done the AV6 it probably would be easy to do one for the TL/CL 5AT. Would need to contact them yourself though.
Dean already has a re-designed tranny, mostly involving putting in stronger pieces into the existing tranny. You can talk to him about pricing although I think you'd need to find someone to install it for you. If you do a partial username search on 'Dean' I'm sure you'll find his posts. He's also an official vendor here, so you can probably find him in the Black Market.
I've heard good things about Dr.Evil and since they've already done the AV6 it probably would be easy to do one for the TL/CL 5AT. Would need to contact them yourself though.
Dean already has a re-designed tranny, mostly involving putting in stronger pieces into the existing tranny. You can talk to him about pricing although I think you'd need to find someone to install it for you. If you do a partial username search on 'Dean' I'm sure you'll find his posts. He's also an official vendor here, so you can probably find him in the Black Market.
08-23-2004, 09:39 AM
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the stage 3 v/r tranny was 4k i believe... i've heard good things about it. i wish they could make the gearing better, esp 4th gear. but that probably is too much to ask for
08-23-2004, 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by NJ_CLS_driver
http://www.levelten.com/store/import...s/acura_cl.htm
I think the tranny was in the 4k range
I was going to do this after the next tranny dies.
I think the tranny was in the 4k range
I was going to do this after the next tranny dies.
stay away from Level 10, they are crooks and build garbage trannies
08-23-2004, 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by av6ent
I recommend Dr. Evil who really can help.
Level 10 tried and fu<kud up plenty of people with AV6 especially one guy with custom turbo. He invested lots of money into it, had numerous problems and eventually had to abandon the project due to Level 10.
Do it right the first time. I also heard Velocity Res. (Florida) doing a tranny upgrade fine
Level 10 tried and fu<kud up plenty of people with AV6 especially one guy with custom turbo. He invested lots of money into it, had numerous problems and eventually had to abandon the project due to Level 10.
Do it right the first time. I also heard Velocity Res. (Florida) doing a tranny upgrade fine
not to mention all the supra guys they fucked too
08-23-2004, 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by av6ent
and thats what I said.
Call Dr. Evil then you'll be like
except this guy wants a 5 speed not a 4
08-23-2004, 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by CLpower
except this guy wants a 5 speed not a 4
08-24-2004, 08:12 AM
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I've seen pictures of the V/R tranny upgrade and all they do is break down the tranny, replace the parts they've remanufactured and then rebuild it in the same casing. It looks exactly the same as before, so honestly unless you tell acura, there's no way they should really know you have a rebuilt and upgraded tranny.
i suppose the only way they should be able to tell is that you haven't been in for a new tranny yet..
i suppose the only way they should be able to tell is that you haven't been in for a new tranny yet..
08-24-2004, 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by carquest
forget all this grief over the Auto. upgrade to the 6-speed stick. 
no tranny worries.
no tranny worries.
It makes more financial sense to upgrade the 5AT and drop in an LSD. Not to mention autos are more consistent in the quarter-mile and doesn't make you work out your left leg.
Don't me wrong, I LOVE driving a stick. But in traffic, I would much rather have my 5AT. And with SportShift, you can hold a gear as you wish, just like a stick. I don't really miss the clutch pedal that much.
Oh, and no misshifts with automatic.
08-26-2004, 07:47 AM
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Originally Posted by carquest
forget all this grief over the Auto. upgrade to the 6-speed stick.
no tranny worries.
no tranny worries.
And, if you're in CA, you have the fun of dealing with the smog police.
Just get a 6-speed.
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