Factory IM Spacer - 17108-RDJ-A00
#201
practicing nihilist
Just ordered from Acura Carland. $50 shipped for spacer and bolts but I paid for 2Day since I'm heading to the track next week. I'm going to use P2R and stock spacer like ACU-RATE did.
I don't use the plastic covers. Will I need hood spacers anyway?
I don't use the plastic covers. Will I need hood spacers anyway?
#203
practicing nihilist
#204
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Better than I thought for sure. My question is are the runs posted the best before and after runs? Did you do just one dyno for before and after? The reason I ask is that many cars will show about a 5whp difference between runs with no changes to the car.
I'm still very impressed by the TL-S 6MT whp/wtq numbers. I can't figure out why these cars aren't going significantly faster (ie MPH) in the 1/4 mile. From what I've seen, typically modded TL-S are doing 99-101mph. I would think it would be more like 104mph.
I'm still very impressed by the TL-S 6MT whp/wtq numbers. I can't figure out why these cars aren't going significantly faster (ie MPH) in the 1/4 mile. From what I've seen, typically modded TL-S are doing 99-101mph. I would think it would be more like 104mph.
&.....281 whp & 254 wtq after 3 runs with the IM SPACER
As far as 1/4 mile.....These cars a heavy FWD Luxury vehicles....They were not build for 1/4 mile......AT ALL
BUT....if you wana talk straight up highway runs from a roll...thats a diff. story....
Last edited by ACU-RATE; 06-10-2009 at 11:31 AM.
#205
practicing nihilist
added the 2 long studs to my order and looks like the other studs are definitely on back order like everyones saying.
you think these can be found at one of the big auto parts stores...the 7 primary bolts?
you think these can be found at one of the big auto parts stores...the 7 primary bolts?
#206
Three Wheelin'
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Do yourself a favor and just order them from BMW. I posted the part # in my picture post.
#208
Three Wheelin'
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I tried out that thread pitch on a 5/16th bolt, and you are definitely risking it mixing Standard with Metric. Just a fair warning - stick with M8 1.25's. Cross threading is not fun.
#211
practicing nihilist
anyone remember the torque spec on these? I think it was in the P2R threads.
#213
Three Wheelin'
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so that's M8 Hex Cap, 1.25 mm? The metric bolt system alway confuses the shit out of me and I'm prone to stripping holes, which I haven't done yet on this car with all the digging in the engine and I don't want to start.
anyone remember the torque spec on these? I think it was in the P2R threads.
anyone remember the torque spec on these? I think it was in the P2R threads.
Tq specs are 16 lb/ft
#214
Suzuka Master
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The B4 dyno was 280 whp & 246 wtq (at best after 3 runs) w/o the manifold at best.....done back in APR 09
&.....281 whp & 254 wtq after 3 runs with the IM SPACER
As far as 1/4 mile.....These cars a heavy FWD Luxury vehicles....They were not build for 1/4 mile......AT ALL
BUT....if you wana talk straight up highway runs from a roll...thats a diff. story....
&.....281 whp & 254 wtq after 3 runs with the IM SPACER
As far as 1/4 mile.....These cars a heavy FWD Luxury vehicles....They were not build for 1/4 mile......AT ALL
BUT....if you wana talk straight up highway runs from a roll...thats a diff. story....
#215
Burning Brakes
The B4 dyno was 280 whp & 246 wtq (at best after 3 runs) w/o the manifold at best.....done back in APR 09
&.....281 whp & 254 wtq after 3 runs with the IM SPACER
As far as 1/4 mile.....These cars a heavy FWD Luxury vehicles....They were not build for 1/4 mile......AT ALL
BUT....if you wana talk straight up highway runs from a roll...thats a diff. story....
&.....281 whp & 254 wtq after 3 runs with the IM SPACER
As far as 1/4 mile.....These cars a heavy FWD Luxury vehicles....They were not build for 1/4 mile......AT ALL
BUT....if you wana talk straight up highway runs from a roll...thats a diff. story....
#216
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If the TL-S was truely a topend car, you'd see evidence of it in the trap speed. I'd expect to see things like 14.0@104mph. That would tell me the motor's powerband is more focused on the higher end and/or the gearing is tall. Both would make the car a bit sluggish from 0-40mph and then the car would really start moving. Instead, I see a motor with a very solid powerband and appropiate gearing for any mph. The times I've seen posted make sense for a car exhibiting these characteristics (ie lower 14s in the 100ish range). I just can't figure out why this 3,600lb car isn't going faster with 280-290whp. 3,600lb 07-08 G35 sedans are going 13.6-13.8@103-104mph with 260-270whp. I haven't seen anyone post up a third party run of a G37 sedan, but I'd expect it to be in the 13.5@104mph range since it makes about 280whp.
PLease don't turn this into a RACING thread...there is a section for that.....
#217
Suzuka Master
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If the TL-S was truely a topend car, you'd see evidence of it in the trap speed. I'd expect to see things like 14.0@104mph. That would tell me the motor's powerband is more focused on the higher end and/or the gearing is tall. Both would make the car a bit sluggish from 0-40mph and then the car would really start moving. Instead, I see a motor with a very solid powerband and appropiate gearing for any mph. The times I've seen posted make sense for a car exhibiting these characteristics (ie lower 14s in the 100ish range). I just can't figure out why this 3,600lb car isn't going faster with 280-290whp. 3,600lb 07-08 G35 sedans are going 13.6-13.8@103-104mph with 260-270whp. I haven't seen anyone post up a third party run of a G37 sedan, but I'd expect it to be in the 13.5@104mph range since it makes about 280whp.
#219
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ok so i tried it out and boy what a difference.... i felt alot more torque in the lower rpm range.. top end was about the same... ok now for the bad...the hood didnt close and i didnt want to put spacers.. i had to stretch some hoses and some wiring... and the vacuum port for the brake booster was hitting the strut bar...i took it back off and plan to take it to a machine shop to get it milled 1/2"...i took some pics ....
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#220
practicing nihilist
hmm, not exactly plug and play then. Are you saying you need to trim some fat off the brake booster? Can this be done with a bench grinder, ya think? So, you stretched some of the electrical leads but they fit, right?
I was gonna pick up some washers at the parts store anticipating I would need them.
Very stoked about this. My engines about as open as an NA can be and that means my low end is almost non-existent.
I was gonna pick up some washers at the parts store anticipating I would need them.
Very stoked about this. My engines about as open as an NA can be and that means my low end is almost non-existent.
#222
Bored at work
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i didn't keep it on...i took off the spacer...am going to get it milled 1/2".... but yes i had everything on.. i just had to modify the bracket a little to make the intake fit..... how are you other guys running this spacer if the hood dosent close right...you would need spacers for the p/s and d/s hinges and need to modify the hood lock..you guys have any pics...i don't about you guys but i don't want my tl looking like a civic
#223
practicing nihilist
ACU-RATE (or was it gerzand) said he just used the 2mm spacers on the hood hinges. I would think as you lifted the rear of the hood it would dip the front enough to catch the latch.
#224
Three Wheelin'
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geeze guys, most all info is posted already. As said before, I raised the hood latch (its adjustable FYI) and used 2mm washers under both hinges. I didnt use a n IM p2r gasket tho, so you guys will probably have a more challenging time. You can always hammer down the hood support rails if need be.
And my car looks totally stock from the outside, no noticable gaps... though every car is goona be a small bit different on your hood/fender alignment.
good luck.
And my car looks totally stock from the outside, no noticable gaps... though every car is goona be a small bit different on your hood/fender alignment.
good luck.
#227
Ryan Christopher
Im posting these up in a rush but will be back later with details. One of the pics below is of a BMW Part # for the (7) M8x105 bolts you will need! $3.33 a piece from my local BMW and are used in the 1994-1999 320i. They are out of stock from acura nationwide as had been mentioned....So I did my own hunting Glad to share!
#228
Ryan Christopher
ok so i tried it out and boy what a difference.... i felt alot more torque in the lower rpm range.. top end was about the same... ok now for the bad...the hood didnt close and i didnt want to put spacers.. i had to stretch some hoses and some wiring... and the vacuum port for the brake booster was hitting the strut bar...i took it back off and plan to take it to a machine shop to get it milled 1/2"...i took some pics ....
#229
Three Wheelin'
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I realized that my slight increased "engine vibration" i was feeling at idle was actually do to resonance through the car caused by the same VSV sensor as mentioned, rubbing on my RV6 strut bar. But it wasnt anything a quick relocation of the sensor couldn't resolve!
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Just got to read the full threads
My apologies for listing some partially misguided info...
But yes looking at acc's dyno sheet... Its just how I suspected... Tq ftw... Now no one can say that they're loosing tq from this and that if you get it back for under $50
Cheap mods ftw... Glad my no longer tl driving ass could help
My apologies for listing some partially misguided info...
But yes looking at acc's dyno sheet... Its just how I suspected... Tq ftw... Now no one can say that they're loosing tq from this and that if you get it back for under $50
Cheap mods ftw... Glad my no longer tl driving ass could help
#232
practicing nihilist
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Just got to read the full threads
My apologies for listing some partially misguided info...
But yes looking at acc's dyno sheet... Its just how I suspected... Tq ftw... Now no one can say that they're loosing tq from this and that if you get it back for under $50
Cheap mods ftw... Glad my no longer tl driving ass could help
My apologies for listing some partially misguided info...
But yes looking at acc's dyno sheet... Its just how I suspected... Tq ftw... Now no one can say that they're loosing tq from this and that if you get it back for under $50
Cheap mods ftw... Glad my no longer tl driving ass could help
I give U ALL the CREDIT for it !!!
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#235
practicing nihilist
well, I drove all over the city today and all I could scrape together was 100mm bolts. I have the 2 long studs coming with the spacer. Looks like about a 1/4" difference between 105mm and 100mm. Do you think this will be OK?
I'm only rushing this a bit because I'm hitting the track Wednesday night.
I'm only rushing this a bit because I'm hitting the track Wednesday night.
#236
Former Whyner
Caller my local Bimmer sport and they had seven of those bolts on hand $3.44 but cant pick up till monday cuz of my friggn work schedule today.
Called an Ack dealer and they have to order the gasket on monday and they have it listed for $29.33. I checked Delray and they have it for 21 ish but it will be 30 w/shipping so ill just get it local.
Im kinda stumped or missed something in the thread about the 2 studs. I heard that the part AL gave was the same size as stock so should I run without or can I get them somewhere else??
Called an Ack dealer and they have to order the gasket on monday and they have it listed for $29.33. I checked Delray and they have it for 21 ish but it will be 30 w/shipping so ill just get it local.
Im kinda stumped or missed something in the thread about the 2 studs. I heard that the part AL gave was the same size as stock so should I run without or can I get them somewhere else??
#237
Instructor
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Caller my local Bimmer sport and they had seven of those bolts on hand $3.44 but cant pick up till monday cuz of my friggn work schedule today.
Called an Ack dealer and they have to order the gasket on monday and they have it listed for $29.33. I checked Delray and they have it for 21 ish but it will be 30 w/shipping so ill just get it local.
Im kinda stumped or missed something in the thread about the 2 studs. I heard that the part AL gave was the same size as stock so should I run without or can I get them somewhere else??
Called an Ack dealer and they have to order the gasket on monday and they have it listed for $29.33. I checked Delray and they have it for 21 ish but it will be 30 w/shipping so ill just get it local.
Im kinda stumped or missed something in the thread about the 2 studs. I heard that the part AL gave was the same size as stock so should I run without or can I get them somewhere else??
#238
Former Whyner
#239
MY KBP IS BTR THN URS...
Would'nt running all bolts be kinda how the throttle body spacer is mounted to.
U remove the 2 studs and 2 bolts and replace with 4 longer bolts...
U remove the 2 studs and 2 bolts and replace with 4 longer bolts...