Mr.GoodCat

I was told that the only difference in the TL and the TLS motor in 99 (3.2 ,s.o.h.c. v-tec) was a different cam shaft. I scanned through a bunch of threads and didn't see anything on it. so my question is if that is the case where do i get one new and what would a part and or model # be for it ......... Thanks

assclown

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welcome to the forum

http://estore.honda.com or
http://acuraoemparts.com for discounts on the same parts

the cams are more aggressive in the type s, the type s also has higher compression and better TB and IM. you are probably better off just doing the engine swap. too much work IMO

hANDYcaptd

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^ +1...and also a slightly wider exhaust. But, , the motor swap will be a better option. Parts may end up costing as much, if not more than the motor, depending on where you look.

Mr.GoodCat

Thanks for the info. i figured there was more to it than just a cam shaft. I did find a S motor for 800.00 w/80k is that a decent deal ,and will it bolt up to the 4-spd tranny thats in the car already? If so how would that effect the performance?

slvrcrunch

i was wondering the same about the tranny. also, the PCM should work the the type-s, right?

friesm2000

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yes, look at 2000 tl's, they got the same motor as you, but a 5-speed though, so it will crossover no issues (minus wiring though some, but you would use mainly your stock harness though)
PCM will work basically the same as the type-s, non S, then also the 4 and 5 speeds, they are pretty interchangeable

but working fully, and relizeing the full potential of the type-s motor, NO since you will have to use that 4-speed PCM, which is not tune for that type-s motor, but you can get an AEM FIC to get back some of the potential there though, but you are still going to limited to like a lower redline and such though (and getting the IMRC is going to take a little bit more work to get it fully functional though, since if you do, it will have to be controlled by the FIC, and not the PCM)

friesm2000

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let alone in essence already stock "ported" heads when you compare it to the non type-s heads (same head casting, just different machining iirc), and also you can't just take a type-s head and slap it on the non s bottom end, it has different pistons to clear the valves on the S head, so basically you be rebuilding the whole motor
so yeah a motor swap would be the easiest way of doing it

reese8789

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Hey, has any one swapped in 05 rl cams on a tls? I heard its a better cam and that they can be used.

phee

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i got my S motor for 360 w 80k