Acura TL Builder's Ultimate Boost Thread
#484
Nice job on the install.
Curious. Having been in that area while installing the tranny cooler, do you think there will be enough room behind the Rotex intercooler for it to live comfortably? It's kind of difficult to see in the pictures below:
Curious. Having been in that area while installing the tranny cooler, do you think there will be enough room behind the Rotex intercooler for it to live comfortably? It's kind of difficult to see in the pictures below:
#485
For the small size that it is, you can make it fit down low , but the top mounting brackets would need to extend about 12” more to reach. It fits both in front and back of the intercooler.
Why you gotta tease me with Rotrex installs. You Know I’m eeking to install it on the auto, but I just cant. I need to wait and install it on the 6mt. My buddy has a black one he is selling to me for 9k. 140k miles. Salvage title.
Why you gotta tease me with Rotrex installs. You Know I’m eeking to install it on the auto, but I just cant. I need to wait and install it on the 6mt. My buddy has a black one he is selling to me for 9k. 140k miles. Salvage title.
#486
Understood.
Well, with that little bit of info, I digress....
#489
Yes it’s a 2007 type S. I won’t be selling it so Salvage title is okay. My current TL I’ve had for nearly five years is a salvage aswell. Bought it for 10.8k at 74k miles. It’s now at 161k and running strong.
By the time I have the money to buy the type S, a clean title example may be around 9k.
what do you guys think my buddies car is worth?
By the time I have the money to buy the type S, a clean title example may be around 9k.
what do you guys think my buddies car is worth?
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teh CL (08-22-2018)
#493
I see you're planning on keeping the Comptech on your DD and hunting for a Type-S 6MT, nice! It will be an entirely different animal than your current car. If you haven't done so already I would talk to Geezy to gain his insight on beefing up that 6MT. That trans is highly sought after not only in the TL community but also the J-swap community; having to replace it could be a bitch. RV6 straight-cut 3rd & 4th and cuff, what gear oil to use, etc. 1000hp insane shafts, maybe XLR8 motor mounts with G-slices inserts and poly trans mounts.... Real race car status!
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Acura TL Builder (08-15-2018)
#494
I see you're planning on keeping the Comptech on your DD and hunting for a Type-S 6MT, nice! It will be an entirely different animal than your current car. If you haven't done so already I would talk to Geezy to gain his insight on beefing up that 6MT. That trans is highly sought after not only in the TL community but also the J-swap community; having to replace it could be a bitch. RV6 straight-cut 3rd & 4th and cuff, what gear oil to use, etc. 1000hp insane shafts, maybe XLR8 motor mounts with G-slices inserts and poly trans mounts.... Real race car status!
#495
Not sure about the Insane driveshafts, I would look else where. It might be different for a street vehicle, but I ruined a new 500HP B series axle at Road America going into Turn 1 at 120+ mph under braking during the first session of the weekend. It damn near pulled me in the grass, thankful I kept it out of the grass and got to a safe spot. A few guys on the track midwest group have had similar experiences with Insane shafts. I replaced it with Advanced Auto part store axle at the track and it survived the rest of the weekend. I am also only making ~200WHP lol.
#496
I would try the Drive Shaft Shop. They do custom stuff, EURORSpecTSX was really happy with their axles on his J37 swapped TSX. DSS also does Jswap axles in older Honda/Acura platforms.
#497
I might actually install the Rotrex into the auto. I drove around in tiptronic tonight for the first time in the nearly five years of ownership. It’s almost like a manual. I was able to control the car in and out of corners much better utilizing the engine instead of mostly brakes. It’s so easy to get the car to do what you expect it to.
In this new unlocking of my driving potential I ordered the type S paddle shifters.
This way I don’t have to drive through corners with one hand
In this new unlocking of my driving potential I ordered the type S paddle shifters.
This way I don’t have to drive through corners with one hand
Last edited by Acura TL Builder; 08-18-2018 at 04:58 AM.
#499
#505
Hey guys, it’s been more than 5,000 miles since the Comptech Supercharger was installed and finished. It’s running very well! The tranny seems to not mind the bump in HP(knock on wood). The whine is loud and sounds delectable.
I searched Ebay today for another Comptech Supercharger and came across this! https://www.ebay.com/itm/Comptech-En...sAAOSwYcBbtlCM
Im still saving 4 a second TL to install the Stage 3.5 GBP kit.
I searched Ebay today for another Comptech Supercharger and came across this! https://www.ebay.com/itm/Comptech-En...sAAOSwYcBbtlCM
Im still saving 4 a second TL to install the Stage 3.5 GBP kit.
#507
Is the 3g Comptech really worth 4K these days?
The voltometer is ready. I plan to troubleshoot the paddle shifters this weekend. Would have done it sooner, but I don’t want to rush removing the panels and risk damaging them.
How have you been Zeta? How’s the CL-S?
The voltometer is ready. I plan to troubleshoot the paddle shifters this weekend. Would have done it sooner, but I don’t want to rush removing the panels and risk damaging them.
How have you been Zeta? How’s the CL-S?
#508
lol, IMO I think it is a bit high; however, usually when one is 'jonesing for' cash due to 'tough times', things tend to be a little overpriced.
Interested to see what you find. Don't forget to update your thread with the results. Good Luck.
Car's running fine, I put some Conti Extreme Contact Sport Tires on recently so it feels a lot better driving.
Hey, did you complete your BSN or still working at it?
Car's running fine, I put some Conti Extreme Contact Sport Tires on recently so it feels a lot better driving.
Hey, did you complete your BSN or still working at it?
#509
For a used kit, its a bit steep. Specially since it seems to be missing the original intake (and who knows what else). Plus, I'd have a hard time believing it only has like 20k miles on it. . But CTE recently closed their doors for good, so who knows...they may become collectable!... or not. It now falls into the law of supply and demand. But good luck finding repair parts. However, Heel-Toe is providing some support for Comptech products. They're working on getting me a new intake filter.
#513
If my memory serves me correctly, that looks like a 3.2 out of a '04-'06, which I dont think will work in your case (someone correct me please) I don't think it will match up to your '07-'08 auto trans. I'm fairly sure that there is a difference in the block casting of the two J32A3's (one from '04-'06, other from '07-'08) even though they're both stamped with the same code.
#515
If my memory serves me correctly, that looks like a 3.2 out of a '04-'06, which I dont think will work in your case (someone correct me please) I don't think it will match up to your '07-'08 auto trans. I'm fairly sure that there is a difference in the block casting of the two J32A3's (one from '04-'06, other from '07-'08) even though they're both stamped with the same code.
#516
Would everything else be fine? Pistons, rods, heads, I/M, sensors, ect.
This block is the 2005 6MT. I’d like to buy another for parts. And make a coffee table with a glass top out of the two short blocks.
This block is the 2005 6MT. I’d like to buy another for parts. And make a coffee table with a glass top out of the two short blocks.
Last edited by Acura TL Builder; 11-04-2018 at 06:50 PM.
#517
Stock J series rods are toothpicks, I wouldn't expect those to hold up. If youre talking about a performance engine for your Rotrex kit, youre gonna need to go full build: rods, pistons, valvesprings, maybe even valves as well. I'm at the limit of stock components now at 9psi (in terms of reliability). The next course of action would be to up the boost a hair and install stiffer valve springs and retainers.
#518
Yeah, for your purposes, that 2005 engine is utterly worthless.
#519
Stock J series rods are toothpicks, I wouldn't expect those to hold up. If youre talking about a performance engine for your Rotrex kit, youre gonna need to go full build: rods, pistons, valvesprings, maybe even valves as well. I'm at the limit of stock components now at 9psi (in terms of reliability). The next course of action would be to up the boost a hair and install stiffer valve springs and retainers.
Could I use the aftermarket crank pulley, or would it prematurely wear the journals closest to the crank pulley due to weight imbalance?
#520
The stage of kit you purchased is the top-of-the-range and has pre-requisites that need to be met if you're expecting to make the kind of power Andy has discussed reliably. You're gonna need to have a block sleeved and epoxied, for sure. Stock crank will do but other than that, expect to fully build your motor (I'm sure gerzand can guide you with part numbers for rods, pistons, etc.). You're also gonna want to have someone who is reputable and has extensive knowledge in this area to do the labor. Tbh you're looking at somewhere between a $5k-$10k investment for a sleeved, fully built J35. A buddy of mine was in a similar position as you; he had a sleeved J35 assembled with pistons, rods etc, for an '08 auto chassis. Reputable and experienced shop did the work. He was only at a stage two kit I believe w/ E85 and 12psi. When the motor was being built, an oversight occurred and it was not epoxied. Car made 480whp and motor lasted a couple of months (this was his second attempt at a built-motor Rotrex setup). Was out driving one day, he went to downshift, and bye-bye sleeve; it had cracked. Car ate all the coolant in one big gulp. Was able to salvage the internals but still a very costly mistake. Dont take shortcuts building your motor. It will come back to bite you. This was only at 12 psi.