I was wondering, where does that extra 45 horsepower come from? I know the camshaft is different, any other parts of engine that's different?

 

Check this thread
http://www.acura-tl.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/008817.html

 

Horsepower gain comes from:

1. Enlarged throttle valve
2. Low-resistence air filter/duct flow
3. Dual stage intake manifold w/integral velocity stacks
4. High-flow intake valves
5. Thin-wall, spin cast cylinder liners
6. Higher compression (10.5 vs 9.8)
7. High-flow mufflers
8. Low-restriction cats
9. Increased exahust pipe diameter
10. Type S badge on trunklid**

**Most horsepower gain

Did I forget anything?

Matt

 

and the type-s shift knob

 

Hey you forgot, the sporty headrests too

 

And perforated seats/steering wheel/door inserts (door inserts are only on the 03s, which is why we're faster than the 02 Type S's)

Seriously though, I think you've got most of it covered

 

cooler rims too!!!!!! love those type-s 17inch thick 5-spokes.

i hate the TLP rims. looks so small and plastic-y. and the tires are too big and bulky because of the small rim size.

 

if the tl-p rim(atleast a 99-01) was a 17 it would look alot better than the type-s rim

 

 

well yeah.. but i was actually talking about for both 99-01 and 02-03 tlp rims. i have a 99tlp and a 03tlp.. so im stuck with two 16 inch rims. i actually like the pattern on the 99tl, the double spokes are nice, just wished they had an option to get bigger rims or something back then (but theyre take forever to clean). looks like im gonna be spending quite alot since i need to buy two sets of rims..

 

i have the type-s rim on my '00 and it does make a big improvement in looks, w/o having to lower the car

 

yeah, diff. cams w/larger lobes
and lower v tech engagement

 

lower v-tech?? are u sure? what RPM's does it kick in? i know for the TL-P, its 4400.

 

I hate the 99-01 rims.. that's one of the reasons I went with an '02 TL when buying used.

 

Is it just me or do the TL-P rims on the 02-03 look too small for the car?

By the way, the TL-S had 35 more HP, not 45.

 

Vtec on the TL-S is at 5200!

 

i have an 03 type-s and i dont have the perforated seats or steering wheel or door inserts....did i just get screwed or what?

 

u sure u have a type-s? acura only made the two models, w/ no variation from the two...

 

Wow that sucks. Did you check to see if your car was in an accident?

Are you sure it's a TypeS?

What's the 8th digit in your VIN#? If it's a 6 it's a TypeS.

 

I'm just going to tell you....you almost made me cry....i think you ment the 7th digit but anyways i went to carfax and here's what it says

19UUA56823A00XXXX
Year/Make/Model: 2003 ACURA 3.2 TL TYPE-S
Body Style: Sedan 4 DR
Engine Type: 3.2L V6 PFI SOHC 24V
Manufactured In: UNITED STATES

but just so yall dont think i'm a complete dumbass not knowing what kind of car i'm driving, i actually havent started driving it yet, it's not ready yet....but i still woner why my seats arent the same.....and what do you mean by a door insert.....anyone got a pic or this?

 

To correct you. It's 35 horsepower more for the Type S. The TL-P has 225 and the TL-S has 260 stock.

 

Just above the arm rest on the door panels, the leather is perforated.

PLEASE post pictures of your interior for further investigation.

 

guys....again i stress me not driving the car yet....b/c i am indeed a complete dumb ass....i just looked at my pics that i've taken and it has everything, perforated seats, steering wheel everything...for some reason i was thinking the entire seat would be done but i guess not....i'll try a post a good pic, you may need to save it and magnify it....again, i'm sorry for the confusion....believe me it was harder on me!

not the greatest quality pic

Pic

 

Why are you missing half the interior?

 

The intake lobes are the exact same height.
The exhaust lobes are slightly taller.

 

My air-freshener gives me an extra 20 horses fool! Thats why I have 2.

 

BAH! now you tell us the secret... and i just took out the air freshener in my car yesterday.. Do the pine trees work best, or is there some other brand that you suggest? LOL

 

i thought type-s models only came with black interior, and black plastic wood grain, am i wrong?

 

Try hanging a Playboy bunny air freshener, you will get more power on your launch. I upgrade to playboy bunnies whenever I go to the track

 

not for me....

 

nice name!

 

lol...thief