JOES05tl

I have an 05' 6dp w/ navi, WDP. I have an aem intake, comptech exhaust, and sun automotives hyper voltage and hyper ground systems. Anyway, I drive it alot and I drive it hard, I already have a burnt-up clutch. Long story short, will the comptech clutch kit for the cl-s 6sp work for my tl. Already tried to get warranty service, but they must think I bought a honda civic cuz' they called it a wearable part like brake-pads and thus cant cover it-BS! By the way they charged 80 bucks to tell me this. I cant bring myself to pay for the same stock clutch, I'd rather buy the heavy-duty comptech one. WILL IT WORK? Please, forum, help me out!

willz822

Sorry to burst your bubble...but a clutch IS a wearable part. If you already have a burnt clutch then you do not know how to drive a manual. Sure the clutch will wear out in time, but it should never burn out this quickly.

JOES05tl

I dont need your FLAMIN' opinions about my driving, I need to know if I should by the part, if it will fit?

JOES05tl

By the way, I've been on the phone all morning trying to get someone at comptech to tell me what they did for the clutch and flywheel on the tl at 25 hours of thunderhill. I want to know the extent of modification if they wont just fit right on.

TLover

According to Acura Carland's part listing, the clutch set for the 2003 CL-S 6 spd. and the 2005 TL 6 spd. is the same part number (207243). The clutch set looks like it consists of the pressure plate and clutch disc. So at least from Acura, the parts are the same.

BTW, I wouldn't blame the dealer for not warrantying the clutch.

JOES05tl

TLover- Are you >85% sure? I'll take that because I want this to work so bad!
Is the flywheel the same part as well?

Ron A

Check for yourself. Part # is 22105-PGE-305 for both.

2005TL parts list item #5

2003 CL-S parts list item #9

Aegir

Pick up the phone and call Comptech.

willz822

Then how else can you explain the clutch burning out and it hasn't even been 1 year. And then you go and say it's BS that the dealer tells you a clutch is a wearable part. LMAO!!!

JOES05tl

I already called them. Ultimately the guy who 'worked on the project' is on vacation till may 24th. Straightforward, though, every comptech persons first response to my situation is: 'Oh, we currently dont have any tl clutch parts or projects underway'- They're quick to say it too!

JOES05tl

Let's not argue or bicker- I need your guys' help! I've seen some really REALLY complex, detailed sh*t going down on this forum, and alot of people have helped alot of people. I'm hoping the same for me!

Aegir

I think I read in that 'Thunderhill TL' article that they used a Comptech clutch and flywheel - so it may very well be the same.

Sounds like you need something in your hand and on your car quick. If it were me, I'd order the Comptech one and an OEM one from Acura. That way you can compare them side by side and your sure to have something on hand that will work. You could return the one you don't use.

There is a shop in Florida that did a bunch of second-gen supercharger installs and specialized in 3.2 vtec motors. They may have interchange info. Sorry, but I can't remember the name - but someone in the second gen forums would probably know it.

JOES05tl

your right, aegir. I'm driving my moms old buick century... I OWN A TL! Yeah, thats a great idea, but buying both is $$$. I'll probably do it tommorow, though! Thanks. Oh, and im on the 2nd gen forum now.

TLover

The flywheels are NOT the same, but I bet it's because of the way it connects to the crankshaft.

Aegir

This may help. A lot of good info in this thread. http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1071962

Pro Stock John

You could reuse your stock flywheel for a clutch swap.

In the GM world, getting a new clutch if you have <12000 is sometimes possible. It's more of a good will thing.

If you are slipping the clutch alot, like slipping it to like 3k to avoid tire spin, that might be causing the wear.

JOES05tl

yeah, I know, but id really like to put the lightened flywheel on while weve got the bell housing out. you know what I mean, while ive got the flywheel exposed and just some bolts away from a little bit faster revving engine. BTW- I ordered the kit and plan to customize the aftermarket flywheel if it doesn't fit. THANKS, FORUM, FOR BACKING ME UP IN MY PROJECT!!! You put my mind at ease!

GoBig

I was curious as to who was going to do the work for you?

Formula 350

Good luck and let us know how it goes....

I might need to know in another 120,000 miles or so

Sorry, but I had to do it... just having fun... not trying to you!!

JOES05tl

HA HA- My best friend has been a mechanic for 9 yrs. He and I can wrench anything out!

GoBig

I live in Riverside. PM me when you begin on this, I'd like to stop by and take a look.