NerdSwag

What is better for an Acura 3.2 tl 99'
Cold air intake?
Short ram intake?
or just put a filter on the stock intake?

im looking for horsepower and gas efiency

01tl4tl

hp and economy dont go together

remove intake resonator box (see `resonator delete` in DIY) and install K&N air filter
cheap easy good source of outside colder air to the engine

the diy master list link https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-1999-2003-98/new-official-2nd-gen-tl-diy-thread-706083/

Rejckt

iTrader: (2)

^it does if u get that superchip on ebay for $20
I think it gives 200hp and 500mpg or something.

01tl4tl

oh no, the noobs will be running to ebay now looking for the mystery mileage and hp chip!!

200 hp,,is that reduced from my current 220+ or an extra 200 ?
and it gets 500 mpg?
by itself?
not being pushed by workers found in front of home depot?
Put a Main Sail on it too??? or just a Jib?

Rejckt

iTrader: (2)

OH man, a sail?!?! I never thought of that.
Maybe I can get over 9000mpgs with a sail!

One question though, do I get to keep vtack with the sail?

01tl4tl

yes the sail installation kit cancels vtec...but installs V `TACK`!!
hard to lee!!!!! comin about

the difficult part is getting a passenger to hang out the sunroof,,, holding the sail on turns~

NerdSwag

how bout for gas mileage?
how bout for hp?
can you tell me my two options

01tl4tl

the gains of either for the cost simply are not there
thats why the easy option is remove the intake resonator box below the air filter box
and install a K&N air filter
gives you colder air from outside-via lower grill- and a large cubic capacity of stored air for on demand use
ck diy section `Resonator Box Delete`

Karanx7

iTrader: (2)

Gas Mileage:
-Drive like an old lady
-Don't mod your car (you WILL drive harder for the funz)

Horsepower:
-Headers. They are simply the most efficient mod in terms of $/HP

01tl4tl

driving like an old lady isnt the most efficient use of the cars torque band

get up to speed so the car can run in the highest gear possible
Not slowwwwwwwly shifting thru low gears...

01tl4tl

for best mpg ck the tune up parts
done the egr service yet?
seafoam gas tank twice
ck tire pressures- run correctly not low setting

KatabaticSaint

I just bought a sail because of this thread.

ego_roots

just bought me a 01 tl and did a tune up.. was contemplating getting the k&n filter but for $62, decided against it.. went with the regular $10 filter.. lol.. now i shoulda asked the NAPA auto parts guys about this "sail" u guys are mentioning.. lmao

01tl4tl

please tell us you bought the right spark plugs NGK $8 each?
spend the money on the K&N and remove the resonator box
replace cabin air filter
register with acura care 1 800 382 2238x5 and acura owner online site
ck for OPEN RECALLS- dealer service can also run your VIN and tell you
there are a few!

KatabaticSaint

The K&N is worth it never buy another filter again because its washable. Plus with the intake res removed it makes a nice sound. And yeah a sail gives easily a 200bhp increase.

Skirmich

FYI: This is an Example of the Sail Installed!
Look how he Enters Warp Speed in NO TIME heck Vtec never does that for me....







Ohhh man I laughed sooo hard with the Sail stuff guys.....