Anyone know? 3rd Gen TL SOHC or DOHC?

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Old Oct 18, 2014 | 12:30 PM
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Anyone know? 3rd Gen TL SOHC or DOHC?

What's a good place to look for specifications on all models (base, A spec, S type)?
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Old Oct 18, 2014 | 12:37 PM
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3G TL is SOHC. The only V6 Honda/Acura ever made that was a DOHC was in the NSX.

Specifications can easily be found by googling or even looking through acurazine. What kind of specs are you looking for?

By the way, you're really only looking for base or Type-S specifications. The A-Spec was simply just a dealer add on package, more so for looks, with some suspension tweaks. No additional power, no change to brakes, no change to interior. As far as suspension goes, I think the A-Spec only lowered the car a little bit and made the shocks/springs a wee bit stiffer.

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Old Oct 18, 2014 | 12:44 PM
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+1 to Google.
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Old Oct 18, 2014 | 01:28 PM
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Old Oct 18, 2014 | 01:31 PM
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Googled and looked thru forums. Looking for years the A Spec was made, and if it was DOHC. Thanks for the answer, tho!
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Old Oct 18, 2014 | 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by WishaninjaWood
Googled and looked thru forums. Looking for years the A Spec was made, and if it was DOHC. Thanks for the answer, tho!
Ugh dude, did you read anything that was posted and replied to you? your question was answered, the 3G TL is a SOHC. Both the base 3.2 and the 3.5 in the Type S. He stated the only Honda motor that was DOHC was in the NSX. Aspec is just a dealer added body kit
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Old Oct 18, 2014 | 01:52 PM
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For a second i was completely confused when you said the only DOHC Honda motor is the NSX, but then i read Tacobellos comment that its the only V6 DOHC. Whew, mind at ease.
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Old Oct 18, 2014 | 02:03 PM
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Lol @ JTS97Z28, you that's why I thanked Tacobello. I can see how that would be misunderstood. I get that irl too!!! I'm bad with communication.
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Old Oct 18, 2014 | 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by WishaninjaWood
I'm bad with communication.
Here's your chance to practice?
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Old Oct 18, 2014 | 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by TacoBello
Here's your chance to practice?
Hi, my name is justnspace.
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Old Oct 18, 2014 | 02:16 PM
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Yay, good job!
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Old Oct 18, 2014 | 02:30 PM
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Yay, good job!
I think you meant to say that to the OP instead?
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Old Oct 18, 2014 | 03:08 PM
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I think you meant to say that to the OP instead?
Hmmm... maybe. probably. I dunno anymore. I'm going home and taking a nap
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Old Oct 18, 2014 | 03:20 PM
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Imagine how awkward it can be with women!!! Booooyyyy do I have STORIES! FML. But.. Sup Paperboy, TacoBello, justnspace
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Old Oct 18, 2014 | 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by WishaninjaWood
Imagine how awkward it can be with women!!! Booooyyyy do I have STORIES! FML. But.. Sup Paperboy, TacoBello, justnspace
could probably Google some advice on talking to women too.
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Old Oct 18, 2014 | 04:27 PM
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No but seriously, is the aspec DOHC? :-D
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Old Oct 18, 2014 | 04:51 PM
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No but seriously, is the aspec DOHC? :-D
Yes. But only in the Australian market. Because they're located on the other hemisphere, they have a 2.3L engine instead of the more common 3.2L. It's honda's way of keeping up with the times. Their TLs are also RWD as opposed to FWD, and RHD instead if LHD.

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Old Oct 18, 2014 | 06:05 PM
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^ You forgot to mention the 2.3 is a DUHC - dual underhead cam motor.
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Old Oct 18, 2014 | 06:05 PM
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Hola, Me llamo justinspace.
Maybe OP is ESL
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Old Oct 19, 2014 | 02:12 AM
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The A-Spec was simply just a dealer add on package, more so for looks, with some suspension tweaks. No additional power, no change to brakes, no change to interior. As far as suspension goes, I think the A-Spec only lowered the car a little bit and made the shocks/springs a wee bit stiffer.
Aspec is just a dealer added body kit
Those statements are not totally correct. Here is the info....

"The TL A-Spec kit will include:
High performance, track-tuned shocks and springs
Lightweight 18x8.5 alloy wheels
High performance Yokohama 235/40VR18 95W tires
Performance brake pads (automatic transmission-equipped models)
Aero kit featuring front air dam, chin spoiler, side skirts and choice of deck lid or rear wing spoiler
A-Spec steering wheel
A-Spec badging
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Old Oct 19, 2014 | 08:30 AM
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^^^ mr technical lmao...
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Old Oct 20, 2014 | 03:38 AM
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Originally Posted by eastcoastguy
Those statements are not totally correct. Here is the info....

"The TL A-Spec kit will include:
High performance, track-tuned shocks and springs
Lightweight 18x8.5 alloy wheels
High performance Yokohama 235/40VR18 95W tires
Performance brake pads (automatic transmission-equipped models)
Aero kit featuring front air dam, chin spoiler, side skirts and choice of deck lid or rear wing spoiler
A-Spec steering wheel
A-Spec badging
couple notes:
the 8.5 aspecs are NOT lightweight alloy wheels. they weight just as much as stock rims if not slightly more
and the performance brake pads are only for the rear.
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Old Oct 20, 2014 | 08:44 AM
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^^^ yeah that's true. I have actually weighed the aspec wheel and tire against the type s wheel and tire and the aspec should be called the "heavy wheel package" compared to the 17" TL wheels. I suppose they pulled that out of their butts.
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Old Oct 20, 2014 | 08:59 AM
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I think the Type-S wheel is around 10lbs lighter...
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Old Oct 20, 2014 | 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by WishaninjaWood
Imagine how awkward it can be with women!!! Booooyyyy do I have STORIES! FML. But.. Sup Paperboy, TacoBello, justnspace
Morning, Wood!
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Old Oct 20, 2014 | 12:14 PM
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the 8.5 Aspec was only availabe in 1 year correct? I think its an 04 only.
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Old Oct 20, 2014 | 12:16 PM
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