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Old Feb 27, 2006 | 01:11 PM
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any performance chips for the TL?

does anyone know of any chips for our cars?
Old Feb 27, 2006 | 02:26 PM
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Old Feb 28, 2006 | 07:34 AM
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OK, what's that? And is it worth it? What does it do for me? etc....
Old Feb 28, 2006 | 10:13 AM
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can provide as much as 10 hp on an NA vehical controls timing and A/F about 600-700+
Old Feb 28, 2006 | 10:47 AM
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alot of money for not alot of HP,invest in some pulleys if you dont have them yet
Old Feb 28, 2006 | 11:07 AM
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Unichip is also not one of the safest things on the market. I had one on my WRX (which I promptly removed after 1 week) and you get some not so great driveability problems. I would personally just stay away. In my case UTEC was better for the WRX.
Old Feb 28, 2006 | 11:09 AM
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You also need to get it specialy tuned for your car and your mods
Old Feb 28, 2006 | 02:38 PM
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so they really don't have much for our car's except a SC?
Old Feb 28, 2006 | 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by TSC
so they really don't have much for our car's except a SC?

They have intakes, now hi-flow cats, exhausts, springs, coilovers, wheels, intake manifold thermo spacers and all kinds of other crap. What are you looking for 80-100hp then yeah go with the comptech supercharger. Want 80-100+ do a custom turbo setup. How much aftermarket support do you expect there to be for a entry level luxury sedan built only for North America and built off the Accord/Inspire chassis? Maybe it's just me but the aftermarket support for the TL is definitely growing. It's never gonna meet TSX, RSX/Integra, Civic support. A lot of which has to do with this being a North American only car.
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Originally Posted by JDM5lugHatch
They have intakes, now hi-flow cats, exhausts, springs, coilovers, wheels, intake manifold thermo spacers and all kinds of other crap. What are you looking for 80-100hp then yeah go with the comptech supercharger. Want 80-100+ do a custom turbo setup. How much aftermarket support do you expect there to be for a entry level luxury sedan built only for North America and built off the Accord/Inspire chassis? Maybe it's just me but the aftermarket support for the TL is definitely growing. It's never gonna meet TSX, RSX/Integra, Civic support. A lot of which has to do with this being a North American only car.
I never knew springs, coilovers, and wheels could add horsepower...
What I was just asking, is there any simple bolt on's for the car. I understand the whole SC and turbo, but just looking for small increases. Thanks for the help!!
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Originally Posted by TSC
I never knew springs, coilovers, and wheels could add horsepower...
What I was just asking, is there any simple bolt on's for the car. I understand the whole SC and turbo, but just looking for small increases. Thanks for the help!!

Well that's not how you worded your question. Actually adding lighter wheels and coilovers can make your car feel like it has more hp because you are getting rid of unsprung weight. As for small to moderate gains just read all the threads in here. There are several testimonials about AEM intakes, Comptech Exhausts, UR pully, and even the hi-flow cats.
Old Feb 28, 2006 | 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by JDM5lugHatch
Well that's not how you worded your question. Actually adding lighter wheels and coilovers can make your car feel like it has more hp because you are getting rid of unsprung weight. As for small to moderate gains just read all the threads in here. There are several testimonials about AEM intakes, Comptech Exhausts, UR pully, and even the hi-flow cats.

Sorry for the incorrect wording, but I didn't realize I was back in school. But anyway, I don't want to " feel like it has more hp" I want it to have it. Well I guess everything made for this car is not exactly what I'm looking for. I really didn't want to rice out a $35k Acura, if that was the case I would have bought a Civic. I have owned many Hondas and Acuras, and i just thought they would have produced more aftermarket products for the car, I guess I'm wrong But thanks to everyone for your help, I was just really looking for some type's of computer upgrades and some types of simple little tweeks here and there. Thanks again!!
Old Mar 5, 2006 | 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by TSC
Sorry for the incorrect wording, but I didn't realize I was back in school. But anyway, I don't want to " feel like it has more hp" I want it to have it. Well I guess everything made for this car is not exactly what I'm looking for. I really didn't want to rice out a $35k Acura, if that was the case I would have bought a Civic. I have owned many Hondas and Acuras, and i just thought they would have produced more aftermarket products for the car, I guess I'm wrong But thanks to everyone for your help, I was just really looking for some type's of computer upgrades and some types of simple little tweeks here and there. Thanks again!!
Computer upgrades and simple tweaks....sounds like you should've bought a ride with a turbo!! Not many quick things you can do with an NA motor to yield a lot of HP.
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If you come out to the central florida meet on the 11th of march ill show you some stuff to think about.

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If you come out to the central florida meet on the 11th of march ill show you some stuff to think about.


where is this taking place??
Old Mar 6, 2006 | 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by ACCURATEin
If you come out to the central florida meet on the 11th of march ill show you some stuff to think about.

is this a big meet? must be if your driving from NC
Old Mar 7, 2006 | 07:17 AM
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is this a big meet? must be if your driving from NC
good question, what's this all intale?
Old Mar 12, 2006 | 12:31 AM
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does anyone know of any chips for our cars?
Jet Performance Tuners have a chip. You have to send them your ECU and they overnight it back. The removal/install takes about 1 hour each way...
Old Mar 12, 2006 | 12:53 AM
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sounds promising, what are they stating as far as gains???
Old Mar 12, 2006 | 10:52 PM
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http://forums.clubrsx.com/showthread...hlight=JET+ECU
Old Mar 12, 2006 | 11:01 PM
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wow ,I kinda of skimmed but WOW
Old Mar 18, 2006 | 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by TSC
does anyone know of any chips for our cars?
Good question! I was wondering the same thing! So I will be looking back here time to time... If I come up with any REAL input. You know I'll post that also....
Old Jan 27, 2010 | 11:00 AM
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i just found out this performance chip direct chip and it say u get 50hp and 3-6 mpg but iv never heard of it and don't really trust chips
Old Jan 27, 2010 | 06:23 PM
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unichip doesn't even make a chipset for the TL...
Old Jan 28, 2010 | 10:56 AM
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You should have started a new thread for this instead of bumping a nearly 4 year old thread!
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i just found out this performance chip direct chip and it say u get 50hp and 3-6 mpg but iv never heard of it and don't really trust chips
Holy thread revival newb. Buy it.. it works!
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