my tl type slow (6mt, 7-8 psi)
10-16-2009, 08:45 PM
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Trust me, I'm seeing that. That's too bad too. I feel like the luck of the CLS is timeless and the fact that it really had such limited numbers makes it that much more difficult.
But for what is available, a lot of you guys have done great jobs and I admire choices in wheels, stereo setups and my list goes on. I'm glad every time I move on with buying a new car, I find at least one forum with a ton of information, great cars and great people
10-16-2009, 08:46 PM
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10-16-2009, 11:26 PM
#52
The rv6 module does cut some work out, but for the most part... it saves some money and avoids a lot of hassle.
I have a type s, so all I did was throw in the cls6 tranny. What the rv6 module does is allow the use of an auto motor / ecu to be used with a MT
I have a type s, so all I did was throw in the cls6 tranny. What the rv6 module does is allow the use of an auto motor / ecu to be used with a MT
10-17-2009, 09:23 AM
#55
same here 
ppl are pushing 350+whp on stock 6spd trans with no problems. a member was pushing 46xwhp and 39xwtq with no problems. how hes building the car int a an nhra race car, but diff trans of course. the trans is the last thing im worried about. im more concerned about the axles snapping
ppl are pushing 350+whp on stock 6spd trans with no problems. a member was pushing 46xwhp and 39xwtq with no problems. how hes building the car int a an nhra race car, but diff trans of course. the trans is the last thing im worried about. im more concerned about the axles snapping
10-17-2009, 03:55 PM
#59
78125-S3M-A21TACHOMETER ASSY.12003CL 39.45,29.59
from acuraautomotiveparts.org and diagram from a 03 cl-s 6mt
LOVE the shiftknob, KEEP IT
also about this rv6 module, i get that it is some type of auto tranny emulater or so,
but i was woundering how it hooks ups? (in general terms, like cut harness at ecu and wire in there) (or plugs into all of old tranny's harness)?
what you did with the old tranny's wiring (zip tied out of the way) ( or cut off)?
saw that you bought it used off someone, so you didn't have to wait, but might there be a place that i might be able to buy one from like online or something (also maybe who makes it)? so maybe one day i could convert my tl to 6MT
10-17-2009, 05:10 PM
#61
just buy the tach itself for like $30 (may not work idk, part#9 is different between cl auto and cl 6mt , and the tl (all different)
78125-S3M-A21TACHOMETER ASSY.12003CL 39.45,29.59
from acuraautomotiveparts.org and diagram from a 03 cl-s 6mt
LOVE the shiftknob, KEEP IT
also about this rv6 module, i get that it is some type of auto tranny emulater or so,
but i was woundering how it hooks ups? (in general terms, like cut harness at ecu and wire in there) (or plugs into all of old tranny's harness)?
what you did with the old tranny's wiring (zip tied out of the way) ( or cut off)?
saw that you bought it used off someone, so you didn't have to wait, but might there be a place that i might be able to buy one from like online or something (also maybe who makes it)? so maybe one day i could convert my tl to 6MT
78125-S3M-A21TACHOMETER ASSY.12003CL 39.45,29.59
from acuraautomotiveparts.org and diagram from a 03 cl-s 6mt
LOVE the shiftknob, KEEP IT
also about this rv6 module, i get that it is some type of auto tranny emulater or so,
but i was woundering how it hooks ups? (in general terms, like cut harness at ecu and wire in there) (or plugs into all of old tranny's harness)?
what you did with the old tranny's wiring (zip tied out of the way) ( or cut off)?
saw that you bought it used off someone, so you didn't have to wait, but might there be a place that i might be able to buy one from like online or something (also maybe who makes it)? so maybe one day i could convert my tl to 6MT
10-17-2009, 07:06 PM
#62
dam bro, you stepped on that scene hardbody and your from NY!! you need to come to queens I got like 34242342 dudes for you to run, to show them how SLOW our cars are
welcome
welcome
Last edited by JDM Inspired; 10-17-2009 at 07:08 PM.
10-17-2009, 07:31 PM
#63
just buy the tach itself for like $30 (may not work idk, part#9 is different between cl auto and cl 6mt , and the tl (all different)
78125-S3M-A21TACHOMETER ASSY.12003CL 39.45,29.59
from acuraautomotiveparts.org and diagram from a 03 cl-s 6mt
LOVE the shiftknob, KEEP IT
also about this rv6 module, i get that it is some type of auto tranny emulater or so,
but i was woundering how it hooks ups? (in general terms, like cut harness at ecu and wire in there) (or plugs into all of old tranny's harness)?
what you did with the old tranny's wiring (zip tied out of the way) ( or cut off)?
saw that you bought it used off someone, so you didn't have to wait, but might there be a place that i might be able to buy one from like online or something (also maybe who makes it)? so maybe one day i could convert my tl to 6MT
78125-S3M-A21TACHOMETER ASSY.12003CL 39.45,29.59
from acuraautomotiveparts.org and diagram from a 03 cl-s 6mt
LOVE the shiftknob, KEEP IT
also about this rv6 module, i get that it is some type of auto tranny emulater or so,
but i was woundering how it hooks ups? (in general terms, like cut harness at ecu and wire in there) (or plugs into all of old tranny's harness)?
what you did with the old tranny's wiring (zip tied out of the way) ( or cut off)?
saw that you bought it used off someone, so you didn't have to wait, but might there be a place that i might be able to buy one from like online or something (also maybe who makes it)? so maybe one day i could convert my tl to 6MT
10-17-2009, 07:34 PM
#64
^yup richie is an honest and one smart guy. i went his shop and he is using his module on his 6th gen accord and i think his 7th. also he has made a module for ppl that have j series engine swaps in their civics. he is using one on his j swapped civic and works flawlessly
10-17-2009, 11:27 PM
#65
There is a wait on the rv6 module, if you plan on doing the swap in the future... I'd get on the list now... google v6 obsession and you'll get the honda forums with the thread. As for how it works, you cut into the ecu wire and connect the module to it.... it's ridiculously easy and richie sends you a fool proof diagram. The swap is pretty straight foward, it's not as hard as it looks.
"v6 performance" though: would love the module cause car is already a real type-swish i could do the swap, but soon to be wifey doesn't want a manual
,, even though i get parts at wholesale, i keep telling her that we would't have to worry about the p.o.s. auto tranny anymore (previous owner would love to see it a manual too) the auto tranny does acts funny some times, and it has already d itself once of it's fluid with the previos owner, so it's going have to replaced at some point anyways
10-17-2009, 11:31 PM
#66
There is a wait on the rv6 module, if you plan on doing the swap in the future... I'd get on the list now... google v6 obsession and you'll get the honda forums with the thread. As for how it works, you cut into the ecu wire and connect the module to it.... it's ridiculously easy and richie sends you a fool proof diagram. The swap is pretty straight foward, it's not as hard as it looks.
01-17-2011, 01:45 PM
#71
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As far as holding up, i have closing in on 175k if i remember correctly on the 6 speed conversion. Flawless and it should have been something i did sooner. Though motor mounts seem to fail on me quicker lol. but im addressing that with the new motor.
01-17-2011, 03:52 PM
#72
Everything in straight bolt on but pedals, resevior, an Richvie harness.
Phee was 1st an I was 2nd an there another one almost done but it's going be in Honda Accord Coupe 98-02 model with J32A2 engine an i'm not sure which tranny he got.
01-17-2011, 04:28 PM
#73
There has done 2 6 speed swap done in the Marietta area
Everything in straight bolt on but pedals, resevior, an Richvie harness.
Phee was 1st an I was 2nd an there another one almost done but it's going be in Honda Accord Coupe 98-02 model with J32A2 engine an i'm not sure which tranny he got.
Everything in straight bolt on but pedals, resevior, an Richvie harness.
Phee was 1st an I was 2nd an there another one almost done but it's going be in Honda Accord Coupe 98-02 model with J32A2 engine an i'm not sure which tranny he got.
01-17-2011, 06:40 PM
#74
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Using the Richie module its pretty easy. The module wasnt available when i did it, if i had to do it again with the module i could probably achieve the swap in a day.
01-17-2011, 07:41 PM
#75
There has done 2 6 speed swap done in the Marietta area
Everything in straight bolt on but pedals, resevior, an Richvie harness.
Phee was 1st an I was 2nd an there another one almost done but it's going be in Honda Accord Coupe 98-02 model with J32A2 engine an i'm not sure which tranny he got.
Everything in straight bolt on but pedals, resevior, an Richvie harness.
Phee was 1st an I was 2nd an there another one almost done but it's going be in Honda Accord Coupe 98-02 model with J32A2 engine an i'm not sure which tranny he got.
)also as far as richie's module, i wired mine to my boomslang harness, so i had to hardly even touch the factory harness (minus extending the main shaft sensor's wires, in the engine compartment)
Last edited by friesm2000; 01-17-2011 at 07:43 PM.
01-17-2011, 09:55 PM
#76
reservoir is bolt-in if you get a hold of the god damn fucking bracket (been on backorder since august )
also as far as richie's module, i wired mine to my boomslang harness, so i had to hardly even touch the factory harness (minus extending the main shaft sensor's wires, in the engine compartment)
)also as far as richie's module, i wired mine to my boomslang harness, so i had to hardly even touch the factory harness (minus extending the main shaft sensor's wires, in the engine compartment)
1.) Richie's Module - is it plug-and-play? I only saw someone using it who had a TL-P. Wiring scares the shit out of me, but I'll learn if I have to...I need to practice soldering before hand anyway.
2.) Headers - I have XS Power headers and the rear set has the curve in it. Will this still fit?
I'm gonna have to do this by myself, in my garage
Anyone know anyone in the ATL area that might be able to do this for a decent price if I provide ALL the parts?PS: Sorry for piggybacking this thread, but it's semi-relevant and I didn't want to make a whole new thread when there's a ton out there alreay.
01-17-2011, 10:33 PM
#77
Ah, ok. I've been researching the last few hours and I think I've gained enough knowledge now, but had a few questions:
1.) Richie's Module - is it plug-and-play? I only saw someone using it who had a TL-P. Wiring scares the shit out of me, but I'll learn if I have to...I need to practice soldering before hand anyway.
2.) Headers - I have XS Power headers and the rear set has the curve in it. Will this still fit?
I'm gonna have to do this by myself, in my garage Anyone know anyone in the ATL area that might be able to do this for a decent price if I provide ALL the parts?
PS: Sorry for piggybacking this thread, but it's semi-relevant and I didn't want to make a whole new thread when there's a ton out there alreay.
1.) Richie's Module - is it plug-and-play? I only saw someone using it who had a TL-P. Wiring scares the shit out of me, but I'll learn if I have to...I need to practice soldering before hand anyway.
2.) Headers - I have XS Power headers and the rear set has the curve in it. Will this still fit?
I'm gonna have to do this by myself, in my garage
Anyone know anyone in the ATL area that might be able to do this for a decent price if I provide ALL the parts?PS: Sorry for piggybacking this thread, but it's semi-relevant and I didn't want to make a whole new thread when there's a ton out there alreay.
http://www.boomslang.us/extension.htm
you still will have to cut and solder some on the factory harness though, but it is greatly minimized though (i think i only did like 2-3 wires total, to get all my dash lights "off" (i still got more though, i just have been too lazy
, for like cruise, memory seat, parking brake (which works, just no light on the dash), and my reverse lights too btw, you can also do like "assclown", he did the mechanical side of things, and let a shop do the wiring part (he also swapped a type-s though, into his 2000 TL)
2. as long as it has the curve, then yes it will be fine (and don't be lazy, and not change out your rear mount out at the same time, a couple of us, have broken a couple of things, from leaving the automatic mount on the rear, for a while)(it's the reason why you need the bend in the manifold)
as far as doing it yourself, actually not too bad, especially if you have changed a clutch before
Last edited by friesm2000; 01-17-2011 at 10:38 PM.
01-17-2011, 10:33 PM
#78
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reservoir is bolt-in if you get a hold of the god damn fucking bracket (been on backorder since august )
also as far as richie's module, i wired mine to my boomslang harness, so i had to hardly even touch the factory harness (minus extending the main shaft sensor's wires, in the engine compartment)
)also as far as richie's module, i wired mine to my boomslang harness, so i had to hardly even touch the factory harness (minus extending the main shaft sensor's wires, in the engine compartment)
01-17-2011, 11:02 PM
#79
)(i think it's because we got additional relays mounted to it or something 
)edit: EVAP solenoid mounts to it...
accord: http://www.hondapartsunlimited.com/i...&submit=submit
CL: http://www.hondapartsunlimited.com/i...&submit=submit
Last edited by friesm2000; 01-17-2011 at 11:12 PM.
01-17-2011, 11:37 PM
#80
My reservoir is just hanging behind the strutbar. No bracket. I also use a 92-95 Clutch master cylinder from a civic because the acura CL cmc has this clip for the hose (which was on super backorder from acura)
The car holds up fine, only problem I had was the car made too much power for a stock clutch. I changed to a clutchmaster fx300 and no more slipping.
One bad thing is that I lose supercharger whine, only because the car revs too damn fast and has too much torque that I have to constantly shift when I wot. If I did the 6mt before my s/c, I would have went turbo hands down.
The car holds up fine, only problem I had was the car made too much power for a stock clutch. I changed to a clutchmaster fx300 and no more slipping.
One bad thing is that I lose supercharger whine, only because the car revs too damn fast and has too much torque that I have to constantly shift when I wot. If I did the 6mt before my s/c, I would have went turbo hands down.