Hello everyone;
I am thinking about upgrading my throtle body to a TL-S, Is that possible?
what parts do I need to change? I currently have a 2000 TL.
Do I get any gain in power? (since the type-s throtle body is larger than a Tl-P

Thanks for the inputs in advance

 

1 - Yes it's possible
2 - Virtually no gains unless you port match the intake manifold inlet and build/buy a larger intake.

The TLP intake tract is 2.75". The TypeS throttle body is 3" If you only replace the throttle body, the air still has to travel through a 2.75" intake tube until it gets to the TB, then it constricts again when it enters the intake manifold.

If you want performance gains, get the UR pulleys. Quick, easy, and nice gains for the $$$


I have a 99TLP with the TypeS TB and I am currently working in fitting the TypeS intake manifold.

 

Yea and waiting for me to see if the type-s engine fits under our hoods

 

 

Im hoping to have time to run and pick up the engine friday, so if i do ill throw it in and test it right away

 

Sorry to hijack your thread but this has HUGE implications for us lowly 99TL owners.

 

Not really hijacking since you answered in detail in the 2nd post. Plus we (like you said) could be giving 99-00 owners something else to mod if it does

 

I would be down for a tl-s IM and TB, if it somehow could fit on my 99, but I am pretty sure it doesn't line up right. i actually thought NSXNEXT tried it and it wasn't even close.

 

It will line up right, but you need different fuel injector rails. The thing we are questioning is wether it fits under the hood.

 

I'm very interested to read about this! It won't affect my car, but the geometry of this change is facinating given the design changes in the hood/front end on the '02 model change.

 

Yea i dont believe it will fit. I have a feeling thats what facilitated the front end redesign. But we can hope. As soon as i get the Type-S engine ill drop it in to find out

 

 

Yea we will probably need something like that. But turned teh other way

 

i have it...and didn't feel any gains even though i have a few bolt ons...i didnt feel a difference when i put the CAI in so dont trust my butt dyno...its gotta help and if you have an intake you need to buy a new rubber tube.

 

The 02-03 TL's have a significantly higher hood-line, I've always wondered why it is so high. When I sit in the lowest position in my car, I'm practically looking down inside the hood! I bet this increase in hood height means you're going to need an 02-03 hood, Kris. Of course then you're going to need the headlights and grille, which means you'll need the bumper - then you should get the taillights and side mirrors and seats. And have a TL-S.

 

Nope im using my front end!

 

Yeah - fsttyms1 should use this kind of hood, paint the car orange, and put a big "01" on the side of the driver's door. Yeeeehaaaaaaa!!! See y'all at the boar's nest!

 

Dont tempt me

 

No drop or body kit for you! You can't jump dry creek beds with that stuff!