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Update Everything is kind of going in the right direction I don't know if the turbo will be 100% installed this year I'm missing just a couple major components, I'll try to get this going I really want to!!!
I'm going to have a question, When it comes to the shifter I do not like the stock shifter there's too much play into it and sadly I'm going to have to take the transmission apart to see the damage I've done sadly 3rd gear Synchro didn't really like it, the question I have is ktuner makes shifters but do I go with the KTD-TSX-AC2
I have bought as well Clutch Masters aluminum flywheel with clutch to be exact the FX350.
That K-Tuned shifter doesn't fit. You can do some upgrades to the stock shifter to remove a lot of the slop. Otherwise, you will have to look for a short shifter.
The project has officially started part 2.
This time I am going for power, first I have to do an inspection of the engine and the transmission before I can go anywhere further, I am not a pro with the cls6 transmission but I want to know is this a little problem keep in mind the transmission has 300,000 km on it that is not bad at all especially I change the fluid every year out of that transmission and I beat the living hell out of it I was having a little bit of problem getting into 3rd gear like if I was grinding but just the synchro.
I apologize for not being able to post on here at all I posted a little bit more on a t l group instead but this is where the project is at.
Ask your questions I'll be glad to answer
If you ever want to fully follow up with more proper updates of the build there's a proper Instagram I've created just for that www.instagram.com/therealjdmone
The project itself is far from finish it runs and drives and if you want to follow a little bit more behind the scenes there's an Instagram specifically for it.
Some very nice fabrication work there Mr. Max, doesn't look like bugger's work. I'm guessing you used a TIG when fabricating the pieces up?
I have a little experience with turbo charged systems and intercoolers are always placed to get the most air flow thru them as possible. The turbo charger does compress the air fuel mixture anywhere between 10 to 15 PSI, but as it does it is also super heating the air/fuel mixture. This super heated air/fuel mixture isn't as dense as it can be. The intercooler's job is to cool this super heated air/fuel mixture making more dense, before it reaches the engine, thus creating more HP. Acura engines are designed to run hot to begin with and the engine bay gets toasty with the hood closed and all body fairings in place. Placing the turbo in the engine bay will increase the heat in the engine bay and you might be surprised by how much, even with 2 electric fans on your radiator. Air flow is your friend in intercooler placement, because if not you won't get the most bang for your buck from your turbo application. Great work putting the 6 speed in and are you going racing with your very nicely revamped TL?
Saw the IG vid. Sounds pretty decent. Which turbocharger did you go with?
GT35 63 AR
The exhaust is garbage it's eBay special and it's a 2.25' exhaust dual pipe that's a big problem for a turbo setup, takes longer to spool up at high RPM that's not what I want 3' free in the whole way and I'll make an adapter to go dual tailpipes or single tailpipe
I have created fixed mounts for now so I was able to mount the whole turbo exhaust there will be an update on that thread by itself in approximately 6 months from now.
Some very nice fabrication work there Mr. Max, doesn't look like bugger's work. I'm guessing you used a TIG when fabricating the pieces up?
I have a little experience with turbo charged systems and intercoolers are always placed to get the most air flow thru them as possible. The turbo charger does compress the air fuel mixture anywhere between 10 to 15 PSI, but as it does it is also super heating the air/fuel mixture. This super heated air/fuel mixture isn't as dense as it can be. The intercooler's job is to cool this super heated air/fuel mixture making more dense, before it reaches the engine, thus creating more HP. Acura engines are designed to run hot to begin with and the engine bay gets toasty with the hood closed and all body fairings in place. Placing the turbo in the engine bay will increase the heat in the engine bay and you might be surprised by how much, even with 2 electric fans on your radiator. Air flow is your friend in intercooler placement, because if not you won't get the most bang for your buck from your turbo application. Great work putting the 6 speed in and are you going racing with your very nicely revamped TL?
The project is far from finish I have to build pretty much an engine because my target is about 400 to 450 horsepower the goal was to beat the 2021 TLX Type S, it will happen just have to take time and at this current time the project is on hold for 6 months I got winter in my area no garage.
Yes this is a car for the track but not specifically just for that I want handling performance and comfort, that's the target
GT35 63 AR
The exhaust is garbage it's eBay special and it's a 2.25' exhaust dual pipe that's a big problem for a turbo setup, takes longer to spool up at high RPM that's not what I want 3' free in the whole way and I'll make an adapter to go dual tailpipes or single tailpipe
Cool, yeah that's what turbo frame I'm considering (GT3582). I was supercharged J32A2 for a while. But, decided to build a 3.5L. For now it's NA. But, already have some cheap turbo manifolds standing by.
3" down pipe is definitely the way to go if you can. I'm running a 3" single from headers all the way back. Was happy with how it sounded with the stock jpipe and exh manifolds. But, with P2R race headers it's a bit louder than I'd like. Planning to change the HKS muffler to something more subtle.
01-05-2022, 08:16 PM
