ellocote314

ok my dad just bought a 2002 type s and we want to put some mods to it, what would be nice ?

help us out here

Mazda_mx6_turbo

intake, headers, mufflers, lowering, rims, they have SC kits for it if u wanna go all out on it. basic stuff.

ellocote314

we r gonna buy an aem cold air intake today in this site since we found it cheap but if anyone know another place that is serious and has a better price let me know

ellocote314

and what does the air by-pass valve does ?

BdasAcuraTL

air bypass valve virtually eliminates the chance of hydro-lock in the event the filter of your AEM Cold Air induction system becomes submerged in water. The valve installs along the upper portion of the inlet pipe and shuts down induction at the filter when it becomes submerged, rerouting air through its external diaphragm to keep water out and air flowing in.......

you loose a few HPs but in my opinion its worth it... unless it never rain where u live

Mazda_mx6_turbo

if u are talking about my car, its like a blow off valve, tht vents air back in the engine, wich dosent make noise like a blow off valve.

if u are talking about TL's, i dont know.

ou sig

its worthless unless you submerge the filter and are on the engine. In other words you wont need it if you are avoiding bad situations like a normal driver. Plus it takes away all the HP you gain over a short ram intake. So if you are worried about the water, then save your money and get a short ram - there are +'s of the short ram like looks better, easier to get to/clean the filter, and sounds better.

ellocote314

down here in miami rains a lot, but if the valve takes away all the hp of the filter then i might as well stay with the stock, i heard the short ram worked on high rpm and my dad hardly steps on it that hard so i dont know bout getting one of those, what do u think

goldendragon576

are you guys looking for looks or performance? I think the OEM body kit makes the biggest difference, oh, as well as tints. Now that I have a drop, get springs. Those 3 things will significantly make the car look nicer.
for performance, I think headers make the biggest difference.

`ill*tl

Unless you run your car into a lake..a bypass valve is useless.

njtls

i'd do some visual mods before engine..but thats me

ellocote314

we got tints already and i also want to know if i get better mileage with the aem cai, i read that u could take of something called the resonator or something like it and it gives u bettter air flow, but it would sound louder and my dad doesnt want too much noice, and the body kit i like it but my dad doesnt, ill have to convince him, he just wants a wing

another question i have is about the windows and windshield, they have the water stains and we dont know how to get them off, any suggestion would be appriciated

ellocote314

where can i see the oem body kit ?

`ill*tl

If you don't want to buy a CAI..just take off the resonator (which basically muffles out the sound your intake makes) and drop in a K&N or C/T filter. Heres a link for the resonator removal: http://www.abunchofcars.com/diy_page.../resonator.htm

.. and as for your water stains, try cleaning it with vinegar or also try claybaring.

ellocote314

if somebody has any picks of the mods we are talking i would love to see them

`ill*tl

ellocote314

thanks thats a nice car, btw can we take off the resonator and still get the cai, will it be really loud, and will it give us better mileage and hp

`ill*tl

Thanks..well if you were to get a CAI..in order to install it, it *requires* you to take off the resonator. And anything that improves air-flow (eg. Intake/Headers/Exhaust) gives you better mileage+hp. Happy modding!

P.S. And yes, the sound of a AEM CAI will be loud and sweet.

ellocote314

thanks 4 the help guys, btw does anybody knows how many hp does it gives me, and how much in total would give me cai,headers, and exahust

cma2180

Look into comptech's icebox. It looks stock, gives same performace as aem, and you don't have to worry about water.

ellocote314

can u guys tell me whats the best motor oil for the 2002 tl type s, it has 40k miles

NSXNEXT

iTrader: (2)

Amsoil

ellocote314

how bout mobil 1 is it good, synthetic im talkin

seattle dale

you guys forgot one important Mod. The unichip. 10 to 15% hp & torque across the entire RPM Band. Cant wait 'till i get mine!!

ellocote314

we just order the aem cai, is it too hard to install ourselves

tlsblack

Mobil 1 does not make a 5W-20 synthetic oil. They do make a 0W-20 but it is hard to find and often more expensive since you can't always buy it by the case. Mobil 1 does make a 5W-30 but some people that use it report a decrease in mileage.

I use Amsoil's 5W-20 synthetic.

ellocote314

those the headers make a lot of noise

etxxz

Consider Wings West kit...lookat my car...im 17though...you dads prob twice my age...he prob like the decent look of the OEM.

look at the first pic half way thru....
http://www.acura-tl.com/forums/showt...0&pagenumber=2

TLSAnthracite

wait?? so the CAI makes how much more noise? Cuz i was thinking about getting one, and if water sucks in, i'm screwed right? What if i drive in puddles? like the sorta big ones. Cuz i heard that water will leak into your car before it will suck water in. Is that correct? If i want to be puddle worry free, what's the next best thing, Short ram, or icebox? Thanks man.. BTW i plan to drop to like maybe around 2 inches in the summer, i don't know if that makes any of my problems different though. thanks again..

ellocote314

i heard u should have problems with the ice box,
thats what i want on the tl, im 17 too ill have to convince my dad to get the complete kit, it looks really nice

ellocote314

should not *

ellocote314

and short ram works on high rpm so if u are a daily driver i guess the ice box is better, correct me if im wrong