Hey guys, I need help on some information... I searched the forum but alas, i found nothing... I need.
Model #
Displacement
Compression Ration
If injection is mechanical or electronical

Any help would be umm... helpfull

 

All i know is the compression is 11.0:1
3.2 litre displacement
Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI)

from acura website

 

3.2 liter SOHC Vtec(variable valve timing electronic lift). Seperate fuel injectors controlled by a programmed direct ignition system. 11.0:1 The entire thing is computer controlled, even the gas pedal is not directly connected to a computer but rather a sensor, which then goes to the computer, which controls the fuel injection and air intake based on multiple sensors throughout the engine.

 

why u asking?

 

04-05 TL Engine code is J32A3; Redline 6800

02-03 TL Type S Engine Code J32A2; Redline 6900

99-03 TL Engine Code J32A1; Redline 6300

 

Mechanical fuel injection? Are you kidding? I have a buddy who had a 1976 Alpha Romeo with mechanical fuel injection.

You must be old school!

 

you know a lot for a 15 year old who doesnt even have a tl yet. when is your dad gona get that thing anyway? if i were you, id bug him to let me drive it at least 3 times a day. hahahaha

 

wait a minute, at 15 on a thursday, shouldnt you be in school? it was about 10am or something when you posted.

 

they have computers with internet at school these days. either that or he's "sick" today.

 

Turbocharger... I had answers to alot of these questions, but just to make sure... I want to get the correct turbo in my 04 6MT TL...

Thanks guys

 

I was going to say the same thing!

 

Thanks. I am on the 21st page of my persuasive essay about the TL for my father, although it is double spaced. That was what I know about the engine in a nut shell, i could go into detail. I even know they saved 17 pounds by putting the intake and exhaust where it is. As for getting the car, hopefully some time over the summer, and yes, I will make him let me drive.

I used a library Emac(which I cant stand btw) during study hall since I dont have any homework cause vacation is next week.(run on)

 

Better yet tell your dad that the piece of crap taurus or its merc cousin, the sable was one of the 10 worst cars he could own... Do not tell him that adding your name to the insurance policy on a tl as an occasional driver will double his premiums. And those 45 series tires ... do not tell him that he is destined to sustain at least one side wall damaged tire about every 15 months living in this area... Dam how I loved the 495 and route 3 construction. I went through 3 windshields and 2 tires in 2 years.

 

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Your kidding right? your writing an essay to convince your father to buy a tl? Sorry, but that just seems sort of pathetic.

 

If essay --> dad buying tl --> kid driving tl as soon as kid gets licence --> mad hunnies

I don't see how that sequence of events is pathetic.

 

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Burn!

 

It's pathetic to write a 21 page essay for anything. I never wrote one longer than 11 or 12 pages in college.

What's sad is the fact that his dad doesn't seem to be able to understand why he should get the TL from his own devices and his son has to write a 20-some page essay to prove to him why he should. To me, buying the TL versus its competition seemed like a no-brainer...am I the only one?

 

I am a Junior in high school and i get all the ladies with my 99TL. Luckily my dad just bought a 05 TL 6mt navi wednesday. I killed it the first 2 times. I hopefully by the end of this weekend Ill be able to drive it. He said I could take it almost any time i wanted!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I wont have enough room for the ladies!!

 

^--- Man if I had this car in High School I know exactly what you mean!!!

 

I see its not the man it is the machine... Interesting... Maybe the ones short on looks need this car... LOL...

 

IT took me maby a total of 5 hours...AND its double spaced. Listen, if you grew up with your LAWYER father driving used fords and minivans you'd want something nice too. I live in the fricken OC of the east. We have an audi, 2 saabs, a lexus, and a benz on my street. In my driveway we have this ugly ass 97 ford taurus beater staring me in the face with its fucking cataracts(headlights are all hazed, not intentionally). Thank you stealth. BTW, I dont know what colledge and highschool you went to but our junior thesis has to be at least 15 pages. Newton has the most competative schools in the country.

 

no you're not. at 11:1 your not getting a turbo or supercharger. you may want to use your knoggin some, do some googlin around and find some info on why forced induction motors need lower compression ratios to function properly.

or, you can ask the nuggets at Comptech how well their supercharger is doing....

 

you can always wait until lower compression pistons come out

 

another einstein we have. what do you mean by wait? Wiseco and many others can drum up a set of pistons in the amount of time it takes you to squat a load into the bowl. you just need to open your wallet and know who to call, and be willing to tear down your motor.

...and btw, there are other ways to drop compression without installing new low compression forged pistons.

 

Or you could get higher octane fuels and wont have to worry about knock. There are so many other power ups you can do before that supercharger.

 

i think you guys should buy a used old car like a crx or civic or prelude to gain knowledge and lessons and keep it for 2 years, then go or let your parents buy you a 40k car. i would make my parents to pay for my school if i could. oh wait you guys still in highschool.

 

i'm assuming the kid can barely afford the pump gas, where's he gonna get $4/gal ultra-high octane fuels ??

 

You don't have to explain why you are using this method. Mad props to you for exerting the effort. Anything that will make a person your age read, write and do research is a good thing. If you were my son you might end up driving the POS Taurus daily.

I assumed you were doing a paper for school. Just wondering though, how you doing in your real classes?

 

Oh my god

You do realize you'll be pushing your exhaust gasses through pin-holes (figuratively speaking). The exhaust manifold is cast into the head, so you'll have a hell of a time getting rid of the exhaust gasses as quickly as you need for a turbo motor.

You need to do a lot more research before you thing about turbo'ing that motor, especially with such a high compression ratio. Talk to All-motor or BlueCLS6 about their cars and for somme guidance on turbos and our Acuras.

 

Here are all the specs: ( Courtesy of Acura Owner Link)

Engine
Engine Type: Aluminum Alloy 3.2-liter, 24-Valve, SOHC VTEC™ V-6
Displacement (liters): 3.2
Horsepower (SAE net): 270 bhp @ 6200 rpm
Torque: 238 lbs-ft @ 5000 rpm
Redline: 6800 rpm
Compression Ratio: 11.0:1
Fuel Injection: Computer-controlled Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI)
Ignition: Electronic direct
Emissions: CARB LEV-2 ULEV/EPA Tier 2-Bin 5
Crankcase Refill Capacity, Including Filter: 4.2 U.S. quarts (4.0 liters)

Cooling System Capacity
Automatic: 8.6 U.S. quarts (8.0 liters)
Manual: 8.3 U.S. quarts (7.9 liters)


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Transmission
5-speed automatic with Sequential SportShift(tm) and Grade Logic Control Gear Ratios
1st: 2.563
2nd: 1.552
3rd: 1.021
4th: 0.666
5th: 0.48
Reverse: 1.846
Final: 4.428

Close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission with helical gear limited slip differential Gear Ratios
1st: 3.933
2nd: 2.478
3rd: 1.7
4th: 1.25
5th: 0.975
6th: 0.77
Reverse: 4.008
Final: 3.285


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Chassis
Body Type: All-steel unit body
Front Suspension: Independent double-wishbone with coil springs and stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension: Independent multi-link, double-wishbone with coil springs and stabilizer bar
Steering Type: Torque-sensing, variable power-assisted rack-and-pinion
Turning Circle, curb to curb: 39.7 ft (12.1 m)
Wheels: 17 x 9 JJ cast-aluminum alloy
Braking System: Dual-diagonal, power-assisted, 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS
Rear Discs: Solid, 11.1 in. (282 mm) diameter; 0.35 in. (9 mm) rotor thickness
Tires: P235/45R17 93W Bridgestone Turanza All-Season

Stabilizer Bar Automatic
Front: 1.0 in. (25.4 mm) diameter
Wall thickness: 0.18 in. (4.5 mm)
Rear: 0.67 in. (17.0 mm) diameter, solid

Stabilizer Bar Manual
Front: 1.07 in. (27.2 mm) diameter
Wall thickness: 0.20 in. (5.0 mm)
Rear: 0.79 in. (20 mm) diameter, solid

Front Discs
Automatic: Ventilated, 11.4 in. (300 mm) diameter; 1.1 in. (28 mm) rotor thickness
Manual: Brembo ventilated, 12.2 in. (310 mm) diameter, 0.98 in. (25 mm) rotor thickness


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Interior Features
Leather-trimmed seats and door panels
Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter knob
Aluminum trim
Wood-patterned trim
10-way power adjustable driver's seat with power lumbar support and memory
4-way power passenger's seat
Heated front seats
Driver's and passenger's seat back pockets
Adjustable front and rear headrests
Rear-seat center folding armrest with dual beverage holders
LED back-lit instruments
Center console with adjustable center armrest
Locking truck pass-through
Illuminated front center console storage
Illuminated power window switches
Carpeted floor mats
Dual-zone, Dual-mode Automatic Climate Control System with micron air-filtration system
Rear compartment heat/air conditioning vents
3D Solar Sensing Climate Control (models equipped with Acura Navigation System with Voice Recognition™)
Acura/ELS® Premium 8-speaker Surround Sound System with DVD-Audio and DTS CD 6-disc Changer, AM/FM Tuner and Dolby® Cassette
Acura HandsFreeLink™ wireless phone capability
XM® Satellite Radio
Optional Acura Navigation System with Voice Recognition™ with 8-inch navigation system display
Keyless entry system with windows and moonroof controls and panic button
Windows and moonroof controls integrated with driver's door key lock
Multi-Info Display screen
Steering-wheel mounted audio, voice recognition, navigation system, cruise control and HandsFreeLink™ controls
Tilt and telescoping steering wheel
Speed-sensing intermittent windshield wipers with mist feature
Power glass moonroof with tilt and auto-reverse features and sliding sunshade
Driver automatic up/down window (w/ auto reverse feature)
Front and rear overhead map lights
Reverse tilt feature on both side mirrors
User-programmable interior lighting
In-door sunglass storage compartment
Auto-dim day/night rearview mirror
Illuminated driver's and front passenger's vanity mirror
HomeLink® remote control system
Two 12v power outlets
Front and rear dual beverage holders
Door storage compartments
Dual trip meters
Maintenance Minder system
Auto-off headlights
Outside temperature gauge
Side-window defoggers
Digital clock
Remote trunk/fuel door release
In-trunk storage tray
In-trunk shopping bag hook
In-trunk cargo net
Hand operated parking brake

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Exterior Features
Heated, power-operated, body-colored outside mirrors with 2-position memory and passenger's-side reverse gear tilt-down feature
Keyless entry system
Machine-finished alloy wheels
All-season steel-belted radial tires
Fog lights
Auto-off headlights
Chrome door handles
Heat-rejecting green-tinted glass
Galvanized body panels
Protective body-colored side moldings
Chip-resistant rocker panels
Body-colored front and rear bumpers
Speed-sensing, intermittent windshield wipers
Printed radio antenna (rear glass)
Dual-outlet exhaust

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Safety Features
Dual-stage, dual-threshold driver's and front passenger's supplemental restraint system (SRS)
Driver's and front passenger's side air bags with front passenger's height and position sensors
Front and rear side-curtain air bags
3-point seat belts at all seating positions
Front seat belt height adjustment
Child-proof rear door locks
Front and rear crumple zones
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) child-seat mounting system
5-mph bumpers (front and rear)
Pedestrian Impact Protection
Rear outboard head restraints
Theft-deterrent system
Electronic immobilizer system
Phosphorescent emergency truck opener
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) with traction control
Traction Control System (TCS)
Collapsible steering column
Breakaway inside rearview mirror
Safety glass

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General Specifications
Fuel Tank Capacity: 17.0 U.S. gallons (64.7 liters)
Recommended Fuel: Premium unleaded 91 octane
Headroom (front/rear): 38.7 in (984 mm)/37.2 in (945 mm)
Legroom (front/rear): 42.8 in (1088 mm)/34.9 in (887 mm)
Hiproom (front/rear): 55.6 in (1412 mm)/53.8 in (1367 mm)
Shoulder room (front/rear): 58.3 in (1482 mm)/55.7 in (1414 mm)
EPA Passenger Volume: 97.9 cu ft.
EPA Cargo Volume: 12.3 cu ft.

EPA Estimated Fuel Mileage* (city/highway)
Automatic Transmission: 20/28 mpg
Manual Transmission: 20/30 mpg

Minimum Ground Clearance
Non-Load: 5.8 in (148.0 mm)
Full-Load: 4.4 in (111 mm)

Curb Weight
Automatic Transmission: 3575 lb (1621 kg)
Manual Transmission: 3482 lb (1580 kg)

Weight Distribution (% front/rear)
Automatic Transmission: 61.4/38.6
Manual Transmission: 60.0/40.0


*Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage may vary.

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Warranties
Vehicle – 4-year/50,000-mile limited warranty*
Outer Body Rust-through – 5 year/unlimited-mile limited warranty*
Acura Total Luxury Care (TLC) with roadside assistance – 4-year/50,000-mile
Accessories – 4 year/50,000-mile limited warranty**
3.2-Liter V-6 Engine – No scheduled tune-ups required for 105,000 miles***

*Ordinary maintenance items or adjustments, parts subject to normal wear and replacement, and certain other items are excluded.

**When installed at the time of new-vehicle delivery

***Does not apply to fluid and filter changes or periodic inspections. Please refer to the maintenance section of your owner's manual to determine all appropriate maintenance intervals.

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Exterior Accessories
Power operated, heated side mirrors with memory
Xenon High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights (high and low beams)
Rear window defroster with timer
Heat-rejecting green-tinted glass
Chip-resistant rocker panels
Printed radio antenna (rear glass)
Galvanized body panels

 

i think you should click on the link above this page that says supercharge your acura for $69.95! that should be safe!

 

Anyways... Just to let you know how this came about, so you will stop hating on my thread.... I took my dad's turbo charger for his F-350 Turbo Diesel... and i took my TL... When i pulled up the owner of the turbo shop looked at my car, and asked me if I was getting a Turbo for it... And i told him No... that i was here for my dad. He asked me if the TL was fast, so (as i do with alot of people) we went for a ride... I have an 04 6MT, Anthricite... Nevertheless, he was impressed, and he started asking me all these questions about the engine. I told him what I knew, but i never thought of even changing the engine untill he told me that if theres and engine out there, it can be turbocharged. (I never thought of increasing horse power, because i already run through tires ever 12,000 miles) So anyways, he brought my attention around, so i told him i would get the information. Sorry for pissin you off...

 

I might not even get a car till I am 18. My father said since I always tell him to "floor it(hey, old ladies are passing him)' that he doesnt no if He can trust me alone in a car. But to clarify things, I wont have a car purchased for me and may not even get the taurus, but on dates and stuff I can probably use the TL. When I am 16-17 I will probably buy a used beamer for 1-3k(I will drive it to the ground, I know they require a lot of upkeep, but I wanna say, ya, my first car was a beamer). As far as my classes in school I am in all curric 1 classes, I do worst in english and spansish(B- and C+) but get A's and B's in everything else, including research papers. I can not afford gas, that is true. But a solution to knocking would be to use higher octane gasses.

 

Wut a coincidence...my first car is a beamer too. lol.