Julian G

I'm a newb, I have an Acura tl type S. I been hearing a lot about RV6 exhuast. Is that the best system? Would precat deletes be better or headers? If headers where could i find some?

Julian G

Sorry, It's a 2008

guitarplayer16

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lol headers

I like the ATLP and RV6 TD Exhaust

justnspace

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First, Understand our exhaust system.
Then, ask your self what do you want out of the exhaust.

There is no BEST.
BEST is subjective.

this is how our stock system looks like.

Primary cats-->Jpipe-->3rd cat-->stock exhaust.

So, what do you want out of the exhaust?
a deeper note?
performance?
both?

or just sound?

advance pass go

Agreed with GTP16
ATLP sexy purrrrrrrrr
Hard to say what is the best, everyone has different preferences... What are you looking for outta the exhaust? What type of note are you going for?

CLtotheTL32

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Julian G

Performance is my main objective

handsom-hustla

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i would suggest atlp for now or a Member here (acktl05) is fabricating up a custom exhaust with personalized options.

justnspace

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you guys can keep sugggesting suggestions.
but until we know what the OP wants, everything is just clutter.

He needs to know what he wants out of the exhaust.

the point of modding is to have a clear set of goals.
without a goal, you're just throwing parts at the car, sometimes wasting money doing it over again.

Julian G

@justnspace, thank you for the info, i dont know anything about acuras, I only had 95-99 nissan maximas, this is my first acura

guitarplayer16

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justnspace

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if performance is the name of the game.

Pre-cat-deletes and jpipe would be the first mods to do.
they gain the MOST.

a catback doesnt gain as much as these two.


you can do:

Pre-cat-deletes-->Jpipe--catback exhaust.

but realize that there are drawbacks to each mod.
I suggest you read up on these mods. Do your homework.


the only manufacture that sells the pre-cat deletes is RV6 Performance.
Richie also makes a high flow cat.

Now, we have two options for jpipes. we have XLR8 and RV6. Both Delete the 3rd cat.
the jpipe is the safest of the mods, as there are no drawbacks.

Otacon

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RV6 v3 Jpipe all day.

Excelerate

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We think we make the best exhaust system but of course we're biased.



http://store.excelerateperformance.c.../i-222774.aspx

Julian G

Another newb question

How much HP increase would I get if I replace my stock exhaust with a RV6 pre cat deletes, Jpipe and dual exhaust system?

Also what cold air intake would you recommend?
What are some other performance mods you would recommend for under $2000?

Performance is my main objective. Look and sounds are not a priority

KidChenz89

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J&R Ecu should be on your list also

TheChamp531

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I'd say about 30-40WHP. More if you get the J&R ECU. With J&R ECU you're looking at 60WHP, but that is also about $3.3k for everything.

Julian G

Where would I buy the J&R ECU, i googled it and nothing came up thanks

Inaccurate

In this case, you need zero back pressure. A "store bought" system is not going to offer zero back pressure.

Get the PCD, J-Pipe, and then custom-built exhaust after the jpipe. I got a huge bump in power thru the whole RPM range with my 3" single exhaust compared to my oem catback. My 3" single exhaust is very loud but it is also very effective (power wise).

This is how it would sound with the 3" Single Exit system (click here).


Inaccurate's 3" Single Exhaust Build (click here)
Acurazine's first True Dual Exhaust on the 3G TL (click here)
More pics of Inaccurate's Single Exhaust (click here)

mY sLOW UA6

This is your best bet

Inaccurate

True, no "store bought" catback will. But something with zero back-pressure will if the person has the J-Pipe and PCD already. My custom 3" single exhaust damn sure did. My exhaust vast surpassed the gains from the J-pipe and nearly equals the gains from the PCD.

Italiano

Headers?..............lol..................ATLP BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SharksBreath

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julian,

here is the link for the J&R ECU thread. unfortunately, you've missed the group buy which was offered at a discounted cost. BUT you can still purchase the ECU at retail if interested.

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-performance-parts-modifications-112/group-buy-jnr-ecu-dynos-gains-12-23-%3B-prices-posted-1-7-a-841554/

BostonSilverTypeS

What Sharky said....you will not regret this purchase!!!

As far as exhaust if you want best Brand exhaust that gives good power I say go with RV6 TD Exhaust(yes what I have)...Downside to this is you will be waiting a bit for a second batch.....

If you are not looking to wait then I would go with XRL8 exhaust!!!

3rd Option is follow InAccurate's thread on the custom set-up and be happy with the route as well as there was good gains from that as well...Just all depends on how much access and know abouts you have on where to go for custom set-up

But in the End here is my recommendation

what are you 6mt or 5at ?? yes makes a big difference

but the following are what you are aiming to get

- RV6 PCD's (a must)

- J-pipe there is a thread from Mr.Heel-Toe who is working on ATLP V2R that is suppose to make more power then all J-pipes currently offered so I would follow that thread closely

- JnR ECU ...I would get this before a cat-back as you will make more with this then a catback....I believe a member on here 07BLKTLS made 285whp with just PCD, J-pipe and still with OEM catback!!! and this was (5at)

- Then I would focus on cat-back exhaust!!!

- AEM CAI seems to be the weapon of choice here for Cold air systems!!!

- Pulley, P2R TB spacer, P2R IM spacer, P2R egr delete (although this one will give you CEL)...these will give you some bumps in whp (not much so these should be last on list)

- then you have your free mods which is weight reduction anywhere you think possible yes including yourself..lol not saying your a big dude but you get the point!!!

- cooling mods which help keep motor cool and far away from dreaded heat soak!!!

- Then after you have accomplished all this and you are still not satisfied it's time for the real money spending and options are as follows:

- Boost in form of either Turbo, Nitrous(JnR set-up should seem interesting) standby on that one!!!

- Camshafts ect!!!

well that's my hope that helps you out some!!!

bouncer07

I find it hard for people to laugh and not give the guy the right path to start.This forum is a mess, you'll have to keep digging like I did. This forum is not just for the TL so you'll find a lot of other Acura brands in here.

Start out with goals, if you can't find it through reading, give the vendors a call.

Excelerate Performance --> Phone: 203-483-6100
RV6 Performance --> Phone: 630-447-8309
ATLP's domain is currently expired.

Check out some vendors on the board.

bouncer07

Is it because it's a 2.5 primaries / 2.5 collector?

Julian G

sorry i didnt specify 2008 acura tl type s with automatic

I wish i had the 6 m/t i couldnt find one in jersey anywhere.

lol everyone is laughing at me about the headers, sorry i'm a total newb. Like I said I only drove 95-99 nissan maximas before. Once I saw how sexy the TL was, the maxima had to go

SharksBreath

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^it's all good man. we all had to start somewhere.

spend enough time on this forum and you'll know more than you ever thought you could. this platform has been out for 8 years...that said, everything has been covered like 100 times.

so, pull up a seat and hang out for a while.

BostonSilverTypeS

I believe it has something to do with the primaries and collector....If I'm not mistaken it made more then the RV6 v3 which that is longer primaries so with that being said it seems like it will be the best J-pipe available to us when it is released!

BostonSilverTypeS

yes join the club...when I was searching for a 6mt I couldnt find one either...so had to settle for the 5at......

but yeah pull your hood up and take a look at your first bank head and you will see a big Catalytic converter bolted right to the head...hence why ppl are laughing because our cars do not have headers!!!.....if it was previous generation 2g you would see headers but ours gets the PCD pipe in place of that cat!!

and Welcome to the forum!! plenty of good info here on how to get the most out of your TL-S

kane337

For those of you that require annual emission tests in your state....do you put the stockies back on for the emission test?

Inaccurate

For someone that just joined Acurazine a few months ago and has just 39 post, it might be hard for you to get any replies to this particular question.

Speaking for myself, I always run with all of the oem emission equipment on my car. The only time I use my non oem exhaust components is for off-road events only.

justnspace

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Depending on your state and how lenient.
with that being said, I run full catless and still pass!

lumyeinjun

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^lol

like Inaccurate said; I believe that all of us here in Acurazine only bolt on our pre-catalytic converter modifications at the track. It clearly states from our vendors that these products are "for off-road use only."

But seriously guys, please at least keep one cat on your car, even if it's a high-flow one. Our engines produce non-aromatic toxic waste such as methane gas that could severely harm your loved ones. Not to mention all of the other carcinogenic gas that isn't broken down in the absence of a catalyst. I'm all for freeing up power, but please don't do PCD + race pipe on your daily driver. I'm getting the HFPCs myself because 200cells at 3 cylinders is better than 0 cells at 3 cylinders. I need to investigate more about how smart it would be to couple my HFPCs with a race pipe before I pull the trigger.

Be safe and modify responsibly!

EvilVirus

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lumyeinjun, well put and totally agree with you. I am doing the same.

TL Seth

Sounds expensive lol

justnspace

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Fuck that.

Catless for the winn!

mcmguti

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This is why i drove from Atlantic City to Baltimore to get my car.

I could not get this car with an Auto tranny.

TheChamp531

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The best exhaust system is a 3" single no mufflers, no resonators.

lumyeinjun

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Thanks man.

In my previous post I made an error and mentioned that our car produced "methane gas" when running. I must have been really tired at the time haha I meant to say that our engines produce Carbon Monoxide (CO) and Nitrogen Oxide. Carbon monoxide is a toxic odorless substance that can harm and has been known to even kill humans in high concentrations. Nitrogen oxide gases produce ozone (contributes to global warming) and aggravates asthma. You don't have to stick with the restrictive factory cats, but I'd recommend staying with some kind of catalytic converter to keep your wife, kids and environment safe.

Sorry to digress from the original question, but I believe that health, safety and sustainability should always be addressed and considered when modifying a car. Your health and the environment are more important than a few horsepower. I'm not saying don't modify; i'm just asking everyone to not be completely catless.

OP, RV6 produces a High Flow Pre Cat replacement for the restrictive stock cats just fyi, and it only produces 1-2whp less than the PCD. There are also numerous high flow 3rd cats for our cars as well (XLR8, ATLP, Heeltoe)! Just please think about it for a while before you go PCD + Race Pipe. I'd delete one set of cats or the other, just not both