Just purchased a 2004 TL (53k miles for $18K) and so far its the best car I have ever owned. Pure adrenaline rush every time I drive it. Can't wait to get my hands on the 2009 or 2010 model, especially because of the available SH-AWD and 300HP edition.

http://www.motortrend.com/future/spi...ied/index.html

http://www.leftlanenews.com/acura-tl-future.html

Until then I will continue to enjoy my 04. In order to do so.... I was wandering are there any headers available that are CARB approved? The power is good but I can tell the engine wants to breathe a little bit more. After my next tune up I will be installing a CAI, but I am not sure if I want to go with Injen or AEM. I want to install a catback exhaust but I like the appearance of the stock tips. Is there a setup available that will allow me to gain HP while keeping the stock tips? And what about an ECU flash?

Please help me out guys, and thanks in advance.


2004 Acura Tl 6spd/Stock Brembos
A-spec body kit with deck lid spoiler/18 in OEM rims/limo tint

 

comptechusa supercharger then you can keep your stock look...

no header made for 3G TL as that i know of....

 

Hi and welcome to the forums. Just as a tip, search the next time, it will aid you. But to answer your questions:
1. No headers are on the TL, they are cast onto the motor. There are cat's that you can replace/remove. This will let the car breathe much better, but to much flow can result in a power loss, but there also is the ATLP-J Pipe.

2. For your exhaust, you can have a custom one made for around 500 dollars.

 

I think the answer you're looking for is with the ATLP J-pipe.

 

great post. Thank you. here is some of my thought.
compaq

 

when u choose the cai go with the AEM. i instaled the AEM to my 04 tl and it makes the engine sound really nice. deep and mean. not that rice burner sound.

 

There are no tuning solutions/reflash for the 3g TL as of now..

Sucks I know..