gonna get started on some serious modding this year
01-02-2009, 01:41 AM
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gonna get started on some serious modding this year
i have an 04 acura tl 5at
looking to get started on some performance mods
even the new v6 camry SEs are faster than my car
which means its time to upgrade!! bitches dont raise up!!
my budget is 1500/month
what do you guys recommend =)
looking to get started on some performance mods
even the new v6 camry SEs are faster than my car
which means its time to upgrade!! bitches dont raise up!!
my budget is 1500/month
what do you guys recommend =)
01-02-2009, 08:24 AM
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lol im probably gonna save that for last
thinking about getting intake and exhaust first
besides the supercharger which mods have the best gains?
also thinking bout getting carbon fibre parts for weight reduction
thinking about getting intake and exhaust first
besides the supercharger which mods have the best gains?
also thinking bout getting carbon fibre parts for weight reduction
01-02-2009, 08:36 AM
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why not do some free weight reduction:
Get rid of spare tire and jack
Get rid of counter-weight in trunk lid
Get rid of rear floor-mats
Get rid of the owners booklet
Get rid of trunk lining
and a few other things which you can find in the TL diet thread.
Get rid of spare tire and jack
Get rid of counter-weight in trunk lid
Get rid of rear floor-mats
Get rid of the owners booklet
Get rid of trunk lining
and a few other things which you can find in the TL diet thread.
01-02-2009, 10:18 AM
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I would definitely go with the Cold air intake first. Thats where i started.It was around $300. Then I got my mid-muffler removed for $20 just for that crisp sound. And if you want a a little more out of your stock exhaust I would say the $125 ATPL Race pipe would do the work. Thats just around $450 there and you still have a lot more too play around with. These are just some basics though. =)
01-02-2009, 10:53 AM
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Isn't it important to still have some backpressure so u dont lose low end torque? And u can take a camry from a roll. You should get headers, a j-pipe, AEM Cold air intake, weight reduction, swap ur battery for a lighter battery(braile 21lbs). Get some new light weight rims. U will get alot of trq, and hp out of all this.
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01-02-2009, 11:27 AM
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for $1500, you can get a CAI, Pulley, Jpipe, Cat deletes and test pipe. That should give the Camry a run for its money.
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01-02-2009, 11:27 AM
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Isn't it important to still have some backpressure so u dont lose low end torque? And u can take a camry from a roll. You should get headers, a j-pipe, AEM Cold air intake, weight reduction, swap ur battery for a lighter battery(braile 21lbs). Get some new light weight rims. U will get alot of trq, and hp out of all this.
01-02-2009, 12:26 PM
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Step 1 - Sell the TL
Step 2 - Use the money for a down payment on a Viper ACR
Step 3 - Use $1,500 for monthly payments on Viper ACR
Step 4 - Beat the Camry SE
or...
Month 1 - Intake, cat-back exhast
Month 2 - J-pipe, pre-cat deletes, pulley
Month 3 - High flow cat, P2R power package
Month 4 - Well it's faster than the Camry at this point, so whatever you want.
Step 2 - Use the money for a down payment on a Viper ACR
Step 3 - Use $1,500 for monthly payments on Viper ACR
Step 4 - Beat the Camry SE
or...
Month 1 - Intake, cat-back exhast
Month 2 - J-pipe, pre-cat deletes, pulley
Month 3 - High flow cat, P2R power package
Month 4 - Well it's faster than the Camry at this point, so whatever you want.
01-02-2009, 04:50 PM
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1. AEM CAI - $275
2. P2R TB Package with thermal TB Gaskets - $100 if bought with AEM CAI
3. J-Pipe - ~$425
4. UR Crank Pulley - $210
5. Progress RSB - $160
6. Innovative Engine Mounts - so you can transfer the power better - $325
Or you can take the last two out and get better tires. If you need any of these parts let us know, except for the tires.
01-02-2009, 11:09 PM
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$1500 budget should get you the following parts including shipping costs to Canada via UPS:
1. AEM CAI - $275
2. P2R TB Package with thermal TB Gaskets - $100 if bought with AEM CAI
3. J-Pipe - ~$425
4. UR Crank Pulley - $210
5. Progress RSB - $160
6. Innovative Engine Mounts - so you can transfer the power better - $325
Or you can take the last two out and get better tires. If you need any of these parts let us know, except for the tires.
1. AEM CAI - $275
2. P2R TB Package with thermal TB Gaskets - $100 if bought with AEM CAI
3. J-Pipe - ~$425
4. UR Crank Pulley - $210
5. Progress RSB - $160
6. Innovative Engine Mounts - so you can transfer the power better - $325
Or you can take the last two out and get better tires. If you need any of these parts let us know, except for the tires.
that sounds like a good start =)
is there any other way to pay besides by credit card?
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01-05-2009, 12:26 PM
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I think it only requires a bank account. I have a CC on mine as a back up, but I don't think it's required. Maybe to receive money? So you have a guarunteed form of payment incase you receive money and you rip someone off, they can charge you back.
01-07-2009, 08:59 PM
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actually my gf that created this account is 18
im actually 22 and im a financial advisor/CSR for telus communications
2 jobs = more $$$ =)
01-07-2009, 09:19 PM
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What do you think: CT supercharger with precat delete, j-pipe, and 2.5" stainless tubing all the way to the back? It's gonna be monster gain and sound sick.
01-08-2009, 04:17 PM
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And after 6 months of modding you still have a 13 second car if you're lucky and it's still wrong wheel drive. Bad foundation for "serious" modding. But then again, an a-zine serious means a CAI and exhaust lol.
01-08-2009, 06:35 PM
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http://www.r-.ecrater.com/ for precat deletes, race pipe, jpipe
I have redirecting links set up www.rv6-p.com or www.rv6-performance.com
01-08-2009, 09:33 PM
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stop ruining it ... not everyone can have a sub 10 sec. old school toy.
01-10-2009, 03:18 AM
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take that extra 1500 and a month and pay off your TL... Cars loose value... then you can garage it, buy a beater and take your time and spend your money wisely.