2007 Type S performance mods
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2007 Type S performance mods
I was recently lucky enough to get myself a 2007 Type S with low miles. I'm looking to begin performance modding but I'm not too sure where to start/how. If you guys could give me some recommendations in broad terms it would be greatly appreciated !
start with easy exhaust mods.
Here is a quick RV6 crash course, this is rough draft that will eventually be added to the webpage. You can get more details on the rv6 website www.rv6-p.com
The order of exhaust components.
Heads (engine) > precats > Jpipe > 3rd cat > exhaust
Jpipe+3rd cat delete
The RV6 V3 jpipe is our latest design and has the best gains due to its 2.25" long runner design. It replaces both the factory jpipe and 3rd cat in one piece. No check engine lights are triggered since there are no sensors on the 3rd cat. It is recommended that you get the jpipe before PCDs or HFPCs.
Pros:
Good mid and high range gains
Replaces factory jpipe and 3rd cat in open piece
Bolts up no modifications needed
No obvious place for a 3rd cat.
Cons:
May not pass visual inspection in some states.
Precat Deletes
There are current 2 RV6 options for a precat replacement. These options are effective because Honda used a very restrictive precat design. They are made with stamped sheet metal to reduce cost and have a small 1.75" out.
Precat deletes or PCDs replace the factory precats with a straight pipe using smooth flowing castings a 2.25” outlet. Precat deletes include special adapters for the O2 sensors and do not throw a check engine light.
Pros:
Maximum performance gains
Low cost compared HFPCs
Cons:
Raspy exhaust
Exhaust smell
May not pass visual inspection
Requires an extra resonator for rasp free operation
Highflow precats
High flow precats or HFPCs replaces the factory precats with high flow catalytic converters. They offer the best of compromise between performance and daily drivability. They are also paired with our smooth flowing castings 2.25” castings.
Pros:
No rasp
No exhaust smell
May pass visual inspection
Cons:
More expensive then PCDs
Slightly less power gains compared to PCDs
The order of exhaust components.
Heads (engine) > precats > Jpipe > 3rd cat > exhaust
Jpipe+3rd cat delete
The RV6 V3 jpipe is our latest design and has the best gains due to its 2.25" long runner design. It replaces both the factory jpipe and 3rd cat in one piece. No check engine lights are triggered since there are no sensors on the 3rd cat. It is recommended that you get the jpipe before PCDs or HFPCs.
Pros:
Good mid and high range gains
Replaces factory jpipe and 3rd cat in open piece
Bolts up no modifications needed
No obvious place for a 3rd cat.
Cons:
May not pass visual inspection in some states.
Precat Deletes
There are current 2 RV6 options for a precat replacement. These options are effective because Honda used a very restrictive precat design. They are made with stamped sheet metal to reduce cost and have a small 1.75" out.
Precat deletes or PCDs replace the factory precats with a straight pipe using smooth flowing castings a 2.25” outlet. Precat deletes include special adapters for the O2 sensors and do not throw a check engine light.
Pros:
Maximum performance gains
Low cost compared HFPCs
Cons:
Raspy exhaust
Exhaust smell
May not pass visual inspection
Requires an extra resonator for rasp free operation
Highflow precats
High flow precats or HFPCs replaces the factory precats with high flow catalytic converters. They offer the best of compromise between performance and daily drivability. They are also paired with our smooth flowing castings 2.25” castings.
Pros:
No rasp
No exhaust smell
May pass visual inspection
Cons:
More expensive then PCDs
Slightly less power gains compared to PCDs
there are different manufacturers for aftermarket jpipes.
I have the rv6 v3 jpipe and rv6 does a great job of explaining the exhaust pieces however; you can also grab other manufactures from:
XLR8 J-Pipe - Excelerate Performance - Japanese and European Performance Specialists!!
and
ATLP V2 J-Pipe, 2004-08 TL & TL-S UA6 UA7, ES0004V2 - HeelToe Automotive
and
EndLessRPM 2004-2008 Acura TL performance J pipe (base and type-s) - EndLess RPM
I have the rv6 v3 jpipe and rv6 does a great job of explaining the exhaust pieces however; you can also grab other manufactures from:
XLR8 J-Pipe - Excelerate Performance - Japanese and European Performance Specialists!!
and
ATLP V2 J-Pipe, 2004-08 TL & TL-S UA6 UA7, ES0004V2 - HeelToe Automotive
and
EndLessRPM 2004-2008 Acura TL performance J pipe (base and type-s) - EndLess RPM
the jpipe is one of the easiest mods to do, it's also one of the bigger gainers.
this car is VERY hard to gain performance.
start with a Jpipe and if you want more; you can get into more intensive modding.
or you could do suspension mods that help gain performance.
like an aftermarket rear sway bar.
this helps with body roll and will be a big gain in performance for the corners
this car is VERY hard to gain performance.
start with a Jpipe and if you want more; you can get into more intensive modding.
or you could do suspension mods that help gain performance.
like an aftermarket rear sway bar.
this helps with body roll and will be a big gain in performance for the corners
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Joined: Mar 2015
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the jpipe is one of the easiest mods to do, it's also one of the bigger gainers.
this car is VERY hard to gain performance.
start with a Jpipe and if you want more; you can get into more intensive modding.
or you could do suspension mods that help gain performance.
like an aftermarket rear sway bar.
this helps with body roll and will be a big gain in performance for the corners
this car is VERY hard to gain performance.
start with a Jpipe and if you want more; you can get into more intensive modding.
or you could do suspension mods that help gain performance.
like an aftermarket rear sway bar.
this helps with body roll and will be a big gain in performance for the corners
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Joined: Jun 2013
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J pipe will do little in the noise department. This car only really gains hp when you combine mods. Such as pcds j pipe and cat back. Honestly I'd work my way from the catback up to the engine as to avoid the bottleneck effect. I'd start with catback j pipe combo but whatever you decide to do check out EndLess RPM you can get a idea of what you want first cause there's plenty of stuff to do
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From: Toronto, Canada
Single biggest bolt on in terms of horsepower gains will be PCDs or HFPCs, followed by the jpipe followed by the catback. As eaglesfan said, the engine responds best to a combination of breather and exhaust mods - once you have the exhaust path complete, you can explore breather mods beyond an intake like ported and polished runners and intake manifold and potentially more aggressive cams if you want to stay NA.
Unfortunately beyond the exhaust and intake (and a lightweight crank pulley, one of the best bang for you buck mods I think) making bigger gains is going to be difficult (mostly from the cost perspective)
Unfortunately beyond the exhaust and intake (and a lightweight crank pulley, one of the best bang for you buck mods I think) making bigger gains is going to be difficult (mostly from the cost perspective)
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the jpipe is one of the easiest mods to do, it's also one of the bigger gainers.
this car is VERY hard to gain performance.
start with a Jpipe and if you want more; you can get into more intensive modding.
or you could do suspension mods that help gain performance.
like an aftermarket rear sway bar.
this helps with body roll and will be a big gain in performance for the corners
this car is VERY hard to gain performance.
start with a Jpipe and if you want more; you can get into more intensive modding.
or you could do suspension mods that help gain performance.
like an aftermarket rear sway bar.
this helps with body roll and will be a big gain in performance for the corners
XLR8 J-Pipe - Excelerate Performance - Japanese and European Performance Specialists!!
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