engine cover ???
02-28-2003, 09:38 PM
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engine cover ???
Does anyone know if the engine cover for the 99tl can be replaced by an engine cover for the 2000 or newer style tl engine cover? I want to paint my engine cover but dont like it as much as the newer tl engine covers. My cover has the bumps on it from the intake manifold.
02-28-2003, 10:54 PM
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It fits. It's a piece of plastic. The intake plenums are the same. I don't see why Acura has to put all this un-necessary plastic all over the engine bay. Kinda a waste of $$$ and plastic, IMO.
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Originally posted by ShaguraTL
I don't see why Acura has to put all this un-necessary plastic all over the engine bay. Kinda a waste of $$$ and plastic, IMO.
I don't see why Acura has to put all this un-necessary plastic all over the engine bay. Kinda a waste of $$$ and plastic, IMO.
esthetic purpose i guess... :o
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Originally posted by ShaguraTL
It fits. It's a piece of plastic. The intake plenums are the same. I don't see why Acura has to put all this un-necessary plastic all over the engine bay. Kinda a waste of $$$ and plastic, IMO.
It fits. It's a piece of plastic. The intake plenums are the same. I don't see why Acura has to put all this un-necessary plastic all over the engine bay. Kinda a waste of $$$ and plastic, IMO.
Here's pics to prove it.
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03-01-2003, 12:44 PM
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Neil you are the man, I couldn't explained better. Neil is 100% right. I have a 99 to back it up. 
Originally posted by NSXNEXT
It does not fit. Not even close. Remember the 99 TL has a totally different intake plenum. Won't work. Don't bother. Remember the metal piece in the middle of the cover is a functional piece of the intake manifold whereas on the 99 it's just cosmetic.
It does not fit. Not even close. Remember the 99 TL has a totally different intake plenum. Won't work. Don't bother. Remember the metal piece in the middle of the cover is a functional piece of the intake manifold whereas on the 99 it's just cosmetic.
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Originally posted by calvinpham74
what about 00 engine cover does it fit 02-03 engine cover?
what about 00 engine cover does it fit 02-03 engine cover?
The TypeS and non-TypeS covers are different.
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Originally posted by NSXNEXT
It does not fit. Not even close. Remember the 99 TL has a totally different intake plenum. Won't work. Don't bother. Remember the metal piece in the middle of the cover is a functional piece of the intake manifold whereas on the 99 it's just cosmetic.
It does not fit. Not even close. Remember the 99 TL has a totally different intake plenum. Won't work. Don't bother. Remember the metal piece in the middle of the cover is a functional piece of the intake manifold whereas on the 99 it's just cosmetic.
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