3.2 litre 225 hp. Now we've got a Type-S with the same base 3.2 litre now pressing 260+ hp. Is there a trade-off for this additional power? Reliability?? Longevity?? Defficiencies??

 

Nope, as reliable as they come, why would they have the 4 year 50,000 mile warranty if they had to fix alot of it? doesnt make sense, hondas are really reliable...

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2000 Satin Silver TL, 17x7.5 ATP wheels with Pirelli 215/50/17 P7000SS, H&R OE springs, OEM spoiler, K&N filter, Tint all Around. Inspire Foglight Switch, PIAA 1700X fogs, Polarg M-12 corners.
Next Mods: AEM CAI w/ByPass, Factory Sideskirts, 2002 Taillights

 

Type-s has a higher compression ratio - 10.5 vs the 9.8 of the regular TL. Hence premium fuel is more of a necessity in the Type-s.



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2000 Naples Gold 3.2TL/Navi - Factory Stock but with up-graded tires

 

I think the concern for Acura was the tranny and it was "beefed up" to handle the extra power. Even with the 99-01's, pushing even 300hp will hurt the tranny, but they were finally being proactive I guess.

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2000 Acura 3.2 TL w/ Navigation
Satin Silver / Ebony Interior
Comptech Headers & Exhaust
Comptech Springs & Sways
Comptech Air Filter
Factory Spoiler & CD Changer
Burlwood Shift Knob, 2001 Cup Holders
30%? Tint, Tinted Rear Plate Cover
Removed Acura & 3.2TL Badging From Trunk
Removed Front Plate Holder

 

The reliablity should not suffer, because the initial engineering design of the TypeS motor was to produce the higher output, whereas our TL's have a different design. I just don't understand why they don't just offer the higher output engine standard? I would think the design cost would be less. Plus, that engine would kick ass...

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2000 Satin Silver TL
* AEM SRI (blue)
* Denso Iridium Plugs
* Comptech Headers (coming soon)
* Comptech Springs
* Factory Bodykit
* Type S rims
* Inspire Tails
* Burlwood knob
* Tint

 

It's all about business. I think they just wanted to make some $$ off of the enthusiasts. But they still couldn't neglect those that are mellow. That's probably why they decided to offer two trim levels.

If I was given a chance to buy a TL right now, I'd definately go with the *S*. But I'm sure there are those (older folks) that could care less about hp.

 

Man with a few renditions, we should be able to takem'... I think people would be going the right way gettin' a CAI... Next, exhaust and headers... High flow catalytic converter anyone??? Most importantly, Supersonic sparkplugs... Here I go again, because im confident that my $hit can take a type-$, I got the grippier tires than it for the curves, and then engine power is all there, bring it ...

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2001 Acura TL/Nighthawk Black/Einkei AKA 17's/Nitto Extreme 450's (225/17/50)Type-S Shifter/Spoiler/AEM CAI w/Bypass Valve/Custom Grizalle/ Riceboy AcuraPads/ SuperSonicSpark$/*TL-S Tailz*/Pix real soon!!!