oblio98

What do you guys think about the CompTech exhaust on a TL-S. Doesn't the TL-S have a "better" exhaust than the TL? Wayne from Park Ave Acura had the CompTech exhaust on his TL-S at the NJ meet, but I'm not sure it would do that much without the headers.

Any thoughts?

:-jon

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02 TL-S NAV w/Spoiler, Body Kit and Bowling Ball Wheel!
01 TOYOTA MR-2 Yellow
98 MAZDA B4000 4-DR PickUp

csp33

I believe the truth of any hp gain will be revealed on a dyno run... =P~

vtecracer

Just installed my Comptech exhaust. LOVE IT to death. It is mellow but allows the V6 to be noticed. Awesome product.

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AEM Cold Air Intake,H&R Springs,Comptech Exhaust
vtecracer1@home.com

Guest

So Vtecracer... How about trying to get
your car on a dyno and actually find
out what kind of gains you got. I (and probably many of us new "S" owners) would love to hear about any true bolt on HP gains.
Ideally, do a before and after on the exhaust. Too late on the intake as well.
So compared too stock, how much louder is the
comptech? I mean, all I ever hear is wind noise in mine so hearing any exhaust at all
would be a difference.

Thanks alot.

Dan

juniorbean

iTrader: (5)

The gains from the exhaust are very, very minimal. I'm talking 1-3HP tops (yes, they've been dynoed). The reason for this is because the Type-S' exhaust system is already very open and setup for the air to free flow. The Comptech (and most others) are really only for looks and/or sound improvement. Shoot over to the CL forum and ask around if you want, you'll notice a lot of those guys went with exhausts from other companies b/c they sell them cheaper. I know I wouldn't spend over $500 on those exhaust. I'd rather fork out the extra $400-$500 and get the headers. 30hp to the wheel...can't beat that!!

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1998 Acura CL 3.0 (Iced Blue) ** Some mods, but who cares,
I want a Type-S... (CL or TL)!!

Moderator - 1st Gen Forum @ www.acura-cl.com

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oblio98

Thanks juniorbean! That's exactly the kind of info I was looking for. I am having the springs done next week and was thinking of having them do the exhaust, but I believe I will pass on that for now and get the headers in the future.

:-jon

juniorbean

iTrader: (5)

You're welcome !!

Guest

I have a couple of quick questions for you guys about headers (no exhaust).

1) At low RPM is there any increase in engine noise? (I know they are louder at high RPM. I just don't want increased noise if I'm not all out accelerating.)

2) Is there any downside to engine or transmission reliability?

Thanks for your help
Albert

vtecracer

Ok I got the exhaust because it was a bargain from tim. $600 delivered was an awesome price for 2 mufflers. I know that I paid $450-500 for my greddy exhaust on my integra, and it was no where the quality of the comptech's. I am also going to eventually add the headers too, so why not. I also like the look of the exhaust, not those cheesy tips that acura put on there mufflers. It has a larger appearance and helps other people who might not know what a type-s is kinda scratch there heads and say hmmm. what is that car and check out that exhaust. I also miss my supercharged integra, so Exhaust burble is nice to have back. Very subtle, yet noticeable. A must have for any enthusiast.


just my 2cents

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AEM Cold Air Intake,H&R Springs,Comptech Exhaust
vtecracer1@home.com

StylinTLS

ummm...I dunno how to break this to ya but when I asked the parts department at the dealer. They checked and it shows no indication that the TL Type-S actually has a different muffler. CL Type-S I'm not sure of. But we did a reference check and the parts have identical numbers.

vtecracer

wonder what this has in relation to horsepower if the tl exhaust is the same as the type-s? I will have to find a dyno and find out. They are few and far between in Salem, OR

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AEM Cold Air Intake,H&R Springs,Comptech Exhaust
vtecracer1@home.com

juniorbean

iTrader: (5)

This is easy

1) The car sounds stock unless you're pushing it. If you're at low RPM cruising on the highway, you won't notice a difference. When you hit V-TEC, it will sound a little "meaner".

2) No problems for either engine or transmission. In fact it's probably the opposite b/c it allows more air flow, which is good.....




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1998 Acura CL 3.0 (Iced Blue) ** Some mods, but who cares,
I want a Type-S... (CL or TL)!!

Moderator - 1st Gen Forum @ www.acura-cl.com

StylinTLS

The Type-S has more horsepower for numerous reasons besides just the exhaust. The intake first of all is different. A modification of the plenum space is what allows the Type-S to suck in a larger volume of air. The compression ratio is different too. TL is 9. something while the Type-S is 10. something. TLs redline at 6200RPM, Type-S 6700. But I've heard lowering the VTEC point from 4500 to 4300 in the TL using a VTEC AFC makes out 25hp more.