jak31288

jak31288

im looking into the new tl, auto tho, what kind of mods can i put on...exhaust/muffler to make it louder, any neon ideeas?

cliff

not by any means trying to be a ricer, but IMO i think street glow will somewhat look kinda cool

mobilezen

If your goal is to make a car loud, go buy a civic and put a fartcan exhaust on there and neons. It'll be cheaper and it'll be nice not to see a riced out TL on the road so you'll be doing a lot of people a favor.

Aegir

I thought it was too quiet too, until I had someone else drive it and got to hear it from outside the car. Yes, it's quiet but it has a real nice, subtle, powerful tone. You just can't hear it from inside the car because all the sound dampening works so well. I'm real hesitant to change it now unless I see some independent dyno's showing a new system adds a lot of power, looks stock - especially the tips, and has an OEM-quality sound.

JRock

No one would put a loud exhaust on the new TL. Or neon. This HAS to be a joke.

Xpditor

I assume you're serious... and I further assume you are high school/college age. I say that because what you are suggesting is a very trendy look and sound in that age group.

We who have been where you are and survived- learned a lesson. Persons of that age, of every generation including ours, have a transient need to separate themselves from "older" folks by any means necessary. If we can shock them in the process- all the better. :thefinger

That's probably why most of us here over 30 think your ideas to mod the TL are tantamount to putting a Speedo on the statue of David by Michelangelo.

roadman

Tires

Aegir

I thought it was too quiet too, until I had someone else drive it and got to hear it from outside the car. Yes, it's quiet but it has a real nice, subtle, powerful tone. You just can't hear it from inside the car because all the sound dampening works so well. I'm real hesitant to change it now unless I see some independent dyno's showing a new system adds a lot of power, looks stock - especially the tips, and has an OEM-quality sound.

Aegir

Sorry for the repost. My two year old son wanted to contribute. He loves TL's!

PeterUbers

iTrader: (1)

List of parts coming out from Comptech in '05 for the TL:

1) supercharger
2) cat back exhaust
3) Icebox air intake
4) Fuel management

There is NOTHING out there worthwhile now ... no headers, and an Injen intake that doesn't seem too worthwhile performance-wise. this is coming from a guy (me) that had icebox, headers, pullies, exhaust kit (all comptech and Unorthodox) on my Type S ..

so trust me, just adding an intake is useless for noticeable performance.

There is a handful of suspension mods as already mentioned (whoopie)

PeterUbers

iTrader: (1)

BTW .. the Comptech Exhaust will have much improved exhaust tips that fit the bumper molding ..

PeterUbers

iTrader: (1)

And for those who will start crying about how I'm making this sh*t up .. this is per my SEVERAL conversations with Nate at Comptech ... so deal w/ it.

boltjames

Did you do the ashtray-to-coin holder mod? It's wick.

Aegir

Thanks for sharing what you've heard from Comptech. It will be interesting to see how they deal with the 11:1 compression on the supercharger setup. I'm sure it will involve a lot of fuel and timing curve tweaking and testing - sounds like a really fun project!

Dutchml

Put on some Thrush mufflers or drop the headers.

mobilezen

The engine is a J32(A?)... I would imagine since the configuration is much like the 6gen/7gen V6 accords that it could use the same headers. Problem is length and bend of the collector pipe. hmm...this would be interesting. Same thing with all the go-fast parts like supercharger etc etc...

digital_b

coffee cans and neon equals IDIOT.

TLJohn

I think that is a little harsh.

If in your late 30's or older and your putting neon under your car I agree you are having a serious midlife crisis. If your 17-24 and fortunate enough to have a new TL...I think blue neon on (under?) an Anthrcite or even Red Neon on a Rodondo Red would look very cool.

I fall into the late 30's category so I wouldn't drive it with neon, but I still like the look.

Bitium

Comptech has a lighter flywheel and sport clutch

SmokeTL

I thought the muffler was gonna be out this year, like next month or something.......... .....and I want it to be a subtle, smooth sound of power.

kilrb

I hope you are wrong; I have an Injen on order! I had a '94 Z-28, with headers, high flow cat, and a Flow Master muffler. I threw on a CAI, and it truly made a difference. I was fortunate enough to have a buddy with a Firebird w/ the same engine and mods, and we did extensive before and after tests, and just the CAI alone made a significant difference. I mean, it wasn't like the headers, or anything, but it made the difference between pulling(not just inching, either) and not pulling. Do you think I won't see as much difference out of a TL? Is it a displacement thing, or what??

MyTizzeL

i dont know what the above poster was talking about...the intake makes a significant difference. i would have to use your same discription... it made the difference between pulling and not pulling. not to mention opening up the ingen with a wonderful low roar when floored.

Vegas_TL04

yeah..so whats up with the Comptech Exhaust? Isnt JIMTHEGREEK posting that he has Comptech Axle Back Exhaust on his brothers 04TL?!?!?!?!