Adjusted HP for 2003 Acura TL Type-S
10-13-2014 | 05:55 PM
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Adjusted HP for 2003 Acura TL Type-S
This should be an easy question (and I probably missed it on some FAQ thread, so if I did, I apologize in advance for the question).
Using the old method for measuring horsepower, the 2003 Acura TL Type-S was originally spec'd at 260 bhp.
What is the adjusted spec based on the newer method of measuring horsepower?
Using the old method for measuring horsepower, the 2003 Acura TL Type-S was originally spec'd at 260 bhp.
What is the adjusted spec based on the newer method of measuring horsepower?
10-13-2014 | 09:45 PM
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Keep in mind that when the dealerships replaces failed trannies, they also replace the PCM unit with one that has factory revised software.
The revised software will reduce engine power during gear shifts, in order to baby the rebuilt trannies, thereby preventing them from crapping out again.
So the newer PCM might affect the actual output wheel hp of the cars that have the dead tranny replaced.
The revised software will reduce engine power during gear shifts, in order to baby the rebuilt trannies, thereby preventing them from crapping out again.
So the newer PCM might affect the actual output wheel hp of the cars that have the dead tranny replaced.
10-13-2014 | 10:35 PM
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Keep in mind that when the dealerships replaces failed trannies, they also replace the PCM unit with one that has factory revised software.
The revised software will reduce engine power during gear shifts, in order to baby the rebuilt trannies, thereby preventing them from crapping out again.
So the newer PCM might affect the actual output wheel hp of the cars that have the dead tranny replaced.
The revised software will reduce engine power during gear shifts, in order to baby the rebuilt trannies, thereby preventing them from crapping out again.
So the newer PCM might affect the actual output wheel hp of the cars that have the dead tranny replaced.
10-13-2014 | 10:47 PM
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Thanks all... For some reason, I thought I had heard that the 260bhp was measured using a different method than later model cars...
Good to hear that the stated horsepower specification is accurate...
Good to hear that the stated horsepower specification is accurate...
10-13-2014 | 10:48 PM
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^ Obviously that's to the Crank only so the Real WHP is much much lower.
My last Dyno put me on 247-250whp and that's after all my mods :S
Before my Mods (STOCK) I was hovering around 220whp ish.
300whp our megamod is riding with must be INSANE.
My last Dyno put me on 247-250whp and that's after all my mods :S
Before my Mods (STOCK) I was hovering around 220whp ish.
300whp our megamod is riding with must be INSANE.
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10-14-2014 | 12:23 AM
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10-14-2014 | 09:09 AM
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Yes... I understand... Thanks...
10-17-2014 | 08:36 AM
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10-17-2014 | 08:37 AM
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