Hi All, I am new to AcuraZine, currently I am considering on picking up a 2003 Acura TL Type S. And I wanted to ask some questions. So, to start off, I have noticed that some parts compared to the 3G/2004 Acura TL's are different. IE Exausts, S/C Kits, T/C Kits and J-Pipe ETC.

My first concern/question is, Do they make any PCDs? or Upgraded J-Pipe like the 3G TL's? Like how RV6 makes a V3 J-Pipe and PCD for the 3G anything like that for the 2G's?

2nd is the Exhaust I plan on doing a Stage 3/4. Either with a Dynomax Resonator or just a MMD. My Question is which Muffler for the 2G's Sounds Close to the Greddy Evo 2's?

3rd is, When I was searching Excelerate Performance I read that the AEM V2's dont bolt on to the Type-S? So inturn which would be a best alternative a Injen? or a AEM CIA or a Short Ram?

4th is the Flywheel. I plan on upgrading the Flywheel, Using a Stock Diameter UR Crank Pulley. I just wanted to know if this was done on any of yours Yet? How does it effect the Tranny since 2G have a engaging clutch problem? Replace the Clutches? Clucthmasters, Centerforce etc?

Thanks Guys, I appreciate all they help.

 

welcome to the forum

the v2's don't work on the type-s because of the VSA throttle body. it's too long to fit. but i believe there is an AEM version that will fit the type s. injen makes a good setup too.

i don't know if you know, but the second generation tl's do not have manual transmission (unless someone did the swap) so therefore there is no flywheel.

 

Ah, Its a Automatic I just checked so no flywheel it a Auto. So I guess that means upgrading the clutch, Im thinking maybe a Stage 3? Anyone have any experience with Upgraded ones?

Also AEM only makes a CIA System but from what I heard there is a Trade off, Heres the Link http://store.excelerateperformance.c...e/g-50000.aspx

 

haha, n00bz. no clutch to upgrade, the clutchpacks are inside the auto tranny and there is no "upgrade" for them

this is what you need if you want to go AEM
http://store.excelerateperformance.c...c/i-45983.aspx

excelerate is a good place to get your performance parts. josh is a good guy

 

people upgrade clutches on automatics?

news to me.

and i hate when people speak in stages... that shit started on ebay...

 

^Thats what I saw on youtube, It definitely wasnt a Manual Shifted WAY TOO fast. It was a Honda Accord I believe. I just went by stages becasue that is what is listed on Excel for the SPEC Clutches and says it would fit my Acura 03 so I just assumed

 

OK Great, I heard there is a Trade off with CIA's Is that True?

Sigh....This is why I hate Autos, But I guess you learn something new everyday.

Thanks so far guys

 

one trade off with cold air intakes (CAI) is that it can suck up water and cause hydro lock. but you can install a bypass valve to fix that. i've hydrolocked before and it sucks

you can always do six speed swap, but i would reccomend you have friends help you if you don't know what you are doing. plenty have done it (i'm working on a 6speed turbo build).

 

Turbo now too? I didn't know that! Good luck on that setup.