Pride96

Hi, I own a 2007 Acura TL Automatic Basic Model with Navigation System. I wanted to modify my TL like some of these TL I see. Like I want to do an engine swap and brakes & rotors upgrade. So if you guys kindly please give some advice and opinion on those things for me please. Thanks!

justnspace

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hang out here and read.

the only way you will learn is if you read lots and lots of different threads about the modifications you want to make......

the only reason why I'm suggesting this is because an engine swap is not viable. and sounds like you just dont know what you want or are doing....

so, read and gather tons of information.

and until you can ask a specific question, like why you want to change your brakes, just keep on reading

thisaznboi88

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Nitrous lol

mrkingstonvi

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OP, here are some threads you can/should read:
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-p...-chime-913132/

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-p...owners-701772/

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-p...rmance-948542/

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-p...-chime-913132/

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-p...thread-870327/

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-p...sarona-737488/

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-p...-build-841336/

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-p...-chime-902672/

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-p...ge-5-a-887133/

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-p...thread-910371/

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-p...-mount-915801/

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-p...ap-lol-931507/

Also I own a Fully Bolted/Tuned/Bagged 2008 Acura TL Type S Automatic. Note that the TL/TL-S isn't exactly the best platform when it comes to performance. The $ to HP ratio is very high on the money side and not so much on the gains. If you set a reasonable goal that you want to achieve, it can be done as long as you know what you're diving into. Some members spend $$$ and get disappointed with less than expected gains. There is plenty information in the --> 3G TL Performance Parts & Modifications - AcuraZine Community <-- Thread. Search is your best friend. But like the others posted above, READ, READ, READ. Major Key, before you even consider doing performance mods, make sure your car is up on maintenance. Very very important as well.

Below are the performance mods I have done and I have attached some videos with pulls,a race (I have more but haven't uploaded yet), burnout and Dyno session. I also attach a graph which shows my baseline dyno all the way to my current fully bolted dyno. My progress thread is linked in my Signature below (which needs to update ) but you can follow my Instagram --> http://www.instagram.com/tliscious_typesex <-- which have the latest updates as well.

Performance Mods:
-3.7 SH-AWD Intake Manifold
-ZDX Throttle Body
-PNP Lower Intake Runners
-P2R Intake Manifold Spacer w/ Thermal Gaskets
-Rv6 v3 PreCat Deletes
-Rv6 v3 Jpipe
-Rv6 v3 True Dual Catback Quad Exhaust
-UR Lightweight Pulley
-Throttle Body Coolant Bypass
-4-inch Cold Air Intake
-Hondata FlashPro (Hondata Tuned by DomGSR-T)

mrkingstonvi

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Orrrr, you can contact Andy Gerzina (gerzand). He has the Rotrex Supercharger Kits (Only con is no A/C ) . Here is his post from the Acura TL Generation 3 FB Page:

Hi Everyone. As some of you TL enthusiasts may know, I designed (and sell) custom Rotrex Supercharger kit(s) for our 2004-2008 Acura TL and 2007-2008 TL-S!

Please read all about it below. If you have additional questions, I will do my best to get back to you in a timely manner if youd like to message me or briefly ask them here.

There are 6 different bundles of the kit available to order, which ship within 3 weeks from date of order. These kits are also referred to as "Stages" based on your desired power level, fuel type (gasonline or e85 ethanol), and budget. Keep in mind that some kits may be more expensive because of their ability to run e85 ethanol which has properties similar to race fuels but with bigger fuel delivery requirements. I recommend up to 425whp for stock blocks on 93 octane gasoline or 475whp when runming e85 ethanol as your fuel of choice. If you install aftermarket pistons and valve springs, this number can be raised to 550whp and with the addition of aftermarket rods, to 600+ whp. Please stick with the "Stage" or bundle which fits these limits.

All kits are fabricated by me personally, and are designed to install with very little modification to the vehicle aside from some trimming of a couple of brackets and non-externally visible bumper plastics.

This kit requires the removal of the AC unit in the engine bay (there is unfortunately no feasible way around this). The car still retains cabin heat and all other functionality. There are numerous benefits of this kit over a turbo setup for the TL drivetrain. These include, but are not limited to: no increased engine bay heat, no heat soaking from boost related components, no need for meth/water injection, linear torque progression which is friendly on transmission components, no increase in exhaust backpressure which results in proper scavenging of exhaust gases and less heat propagated to the coolant system, and more. This kit also adds little to no weight to the TL, since AC components removed weigh as much as the supercharger kit.

Let me know if you would like to have a conversation with further questions that you may have. Email can be a good tool, but often times a phone call works best to start things off and make a proper introduction and discuss what I can offer you in regards to reliable power and torque from a properly designed and quality-made kit. If youre genuinely interested in making an investment in your car for amazing horsepower and torque, get in touch with me.

Here are some links where you can see some pictures/videos of the unit in action:
http://www.instagram.com/gerzand
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-p...-809481/page2/
http://www.youtube.com/gerzand
Regards,
Andy

Bundle #1)
J-Series Rotrex "Stage 1 Full Kit". (Up to 425whp for safety/limited by stock internals on 93 & 110 octane gasoline). This kit is NOT e85 ethanol compatible. Please see Stage 2.5 & 3.5 kits for e85 ethanol compatibility. With the exception of RV6 Precat Deletes and a tuning solution such as Hondata Flashpro, this kit includes everything required to supercharge your engine.
Price: $4650 shipped
Parts List:
1x Rotrex J-series Bracket.
1x Rotrex C38-81 Supercharger Unit.
1x Supercharger Drive Pulley.
1x Walbro 255lph Gasoline ONLY Fuel Pump.
1x 560cc Acura RDX Fuel Injector Set w/Pigtails. 560cc rated @ 4bar/58psi.
1x Intercooler & Aluminum Piping Kit.
1x Silicone Coupler Kit.
1x Rotrex Cooler Kit.
1x K&N 3" Inlet Intake Filter
1x Supercharger/Serpentine Belt.
1x Intake Manifold Check Valve Kit.
1x Synapse Blow-off Valve.
1x Synapse 50mm (boost controlling) Wastegate (optional +$350 not automatically included in kit pricing above)
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Bundle #2)
Rotrex "Stage 1.5 Full Kit". (Up to 425whp for safety/limited by stock internals on 93 & 110 octane gasoline or 475whp e85 ethanol). The inclusion of e85 ethanol compatible fuel system components contributes the the higher cost of this kit as compare to the Bundle #3) Stage 2 Full Kit below. With the exception of RV6 Precat Deletes and a tuning solution such as Hondata Flashpro, this kit includes everything required to supercharge your engine.
Price: $6,300 shipped
Parts List:
1x Rotrex J-series Bracket.
1x Rotrex C38-81 Supercharger Unit.
1x Supercharger Drive Pulley.
1x Aeromotive 340lph Gasoline & e85 compatible Fuel Pump.
1x 970cc Injector set w/Pigtails. 970cc rated @ 3bar/43.5psi.
1x Intercooler & Aluminum Piping Kit.
1x Silicone Coupler Kit.
1x Rotrex Cooler Kit.
1x K&N 3" Inlet Intake Filter.
1x Supercharger/Serpentine Belt.
1x Intake Manifold Check Valve Kit.
1x Synapse Blow-off Valve.
1x Synapse 50mm (boost controlling) Wastegate
1x Billet Aluminum Fuel Rail Set.
1x Russell Braided Fuel Supply Line & Fittings.
1x Russell Braided Fuel Return Line & Fittings.
1x Aeromotive Fuel Pressure Regulator.
1x Aeromotive Fuel Pressure Gauge.
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Bundle # 3)
J-Series Rotrex "Stage 2 Full Kit" (Up to 550whp with built engine internals on 93 & 110 octane gasoline). This kit is NOT e85 ethanol compatible. Please see Stage 2.5 & 3.5 kits for e85 Ethanol compatibility. With the exception of RV6 Precat Deletes and a tuning solution such as Hondata Flashpro, this kit includes everything required to supercharge your engine.
Price: $5,500 shipped
Parts List:
1x Rotrex J-series Bracket.
1x Rotrex C38-91 Supercharger Unit.
1x Supercharger Drive Pulley.
1x 340LPH Gasoline & e85 compatible Fuel Pump.
1x 560cc Acura RDX Fuel Injector Set w/Pigtails. 560cc rated @ 4bar/58psi.
1x Intercooler & Aluminum Piping Kit.
1x Silicone Coupler Kit.
1x Rotrex Cooler Kit.
1x K&N 3" Inlet Intake Filter
1x Supercharger/Serpentine belt.
1x Intake Manifold Check Valve kit.
1x Synapse Blow-off Valve.
1x Synapse 50mm (boost controlling) Wastegate
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Bundle # 4)
J-Series Rotrex "Stage 2.5 Full Kit" (up to 550whp with aftermarket forged pistons and aftermarket performance valvesprings on 93 & 110 octane gasoline or only 475whp e85 ethanol capable due to -6an diameter fuel lines. See Bundle #6 Stage 3.5 Kit if you plan on making over 450whp on e85 ethanol. With the exception of RV6 Precat Deletes and a tuning solution such as Hondata Flashpro, this kit includes everything required to supercharge your engine.
Price: $6,500 shipped
Parts List:
1x Rotrex J-series Bracket.
1x Rotrex C38-91 Supercharger Unit.
1x Supercharger Drive Pulley.
1x 340LPH Gasoline & e85 Compatible Fuel Pump.
1x 560cc Acura RDX Fuel Injector Set w/Pigtails. 560cc rated @ 4bar/58psi.
1x Intercooler & Aluminum Piping Kit.
1x Silicone Coupler Kit.
1x Rotrex Cooler Kit.
1x K&N 3" Inlet Intake Filter.
1x Supercharger/Serpentine Belt.
1x Intake Manifold Check Valve Kit.
1x Synapse Blow-off Valve.
1x Synapse 50mm (boost controlling) Wastegate
1x Billet Aluminum Fuel Rail Set.
1x 6an Russell Braided Fuel Supply Line & Fittings.
1x 6an Russell Braided Fuel Return Line & Fittings.
1x Aeromotive Fuel Pressure Regulator.
1x Aeromotive Fuel Pressure Gauge.
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Bundle #5)
J-Series Rotrex "Stage 3 Full Kit" (650whp with built engine internals such as aftermarket forged pistons, performance valvesprings, aftermarket forged rods on 93 & 110 octane gasoline or only 475whp e85 ethanol capable due to -6an diameter fuel lines. See Bundle #10 Stage 3.5 Kit if you plan on making over 475whp on e85 ethanol. With the exception of RV6 Precat Deletes and a tuning solution such as Hondata Flashpro, this kit includes everything required to supercharge your engine.
Price: $6,995 shipped
Parts List:
1x Rotrex J-series Bracket.
1x Rotrex C38-92 Supercharger Unit.
1x Supercharger Drive Pulley.
1x 255 or 340LPH Gasoline & e85 Compatible Fuel Pump.
1x 1300cc injector set w/Pigtails.1300cc rated @ 3bar/43.5psi.
1x Intercooler & Aluminum Piping Kit.
1x Silicone Coupler Kit.
1x Rotrex Fluid Cooler Kit.
1x K&N 3.5" Inlet Intake Filter
1x Supercharger/Serpentine Belt.
1x Intake Manifold Check Valve Kit.
1x Synapse Blow-off Valve.
1x Synapse 50mm (boost controlling) Wastegate
1x Billet Aluminum Fuel Rail Set.
1x 6an Russell Braided Fuel Supply Line & Fittings.
1x 6an Russell Braided Fuel Return Line & Fittings
1x Aeromotive Fuel Pressure Regulator.
1x Aeromotive Fuel Pressure Gauge.
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Bundle #6)
J-Series Rotrex "Stage 3.5 Full Kit" (up to 650whp with built engine internals such as aftermarket forged pistons and rods on 93 and 110 octane gasoline & e85 ethanol). With the exception of RV6 Precat Deletes and a tuning solution such as Hondata Flashpro, this kit includes everything required to supercharge your engine.
Price: $7,550 shipped
Parts List:
1x Rotrex J-series Bracket.
1x Rotrex C38-92 Supercharger Unit.
1x Supercharger Drive Pulley.
1x 460LPH Gasoline & e85 Compatible Fuel Pump.
1x 1300cc Injector set w/Pigtails. 1300cc rated @ 3bar/43.5psi.
1x Intercooler & Aluminum Piping Kit.
1x Silicone Coupler Kit.
1x Rotrex Fluid Cooler Kit.
1x K&N 3.5" Inlet Intake Filter
1x Supercharger/Serpentine Belt.
1x Intake Manifold Check Valve Kit.
1x Synapse Blow-off Valve.
1x Synapse 50mm (boost controlling) Wastegate
1x Billet Aluminum Fuel Rail Set.
1x 8an Russell Braided Fuel Supply Line & Fittings.
1x 6an Russell Braided Fuel Return Line & Fittings
1x Aeromotive Fuel Pressure Regulator.
1x Aeromotive Fuel Pressure Gauge.

justnspace

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wish there was a way to keep the A/C system....Houston is too damn hot for no A/C

mrkingstonvi

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Why would you need "A/C" when you have "B" for Boost lol

justnspace

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^how long would you last with "B" in Floriduh?

lol A/C is a must

thisaznboi88

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not sure if you guys know but A.C is used to defrost windows. It dries the air. So good luck with that in summer, winter, and humid location.

Pride96

Okay thank you! I'll read tonight when I get off from work.

EvilVirus

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OP buy my heads Click my sig link

I agree Justin Houston heat and humidity will kill us.

Pride96

Thanks man! I will definitely check yours out and see!

thoiboi

Pride96

I'm gonna check him out too. But probably not gonna get any from him. MS is already hot and humid so I have to have AC.

mrkingstonvi

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Well right now I don't have A/C lol. (Nothing like some WOT with the windows down can't fix) Clutch won't engage so it just blows the ambient temperature or hot air . I already tried recharging system, switched compressor relays, and even jumped them but no luck. I guess I have no other choice but to replace compressor....again. This is the second time in the past year and a half.

justnspace

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Ouch! at least we're headed into cooler Hurricane weather. lol

wonder why the compressor went twice?

Oh Sickest TL

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kingston your car is fucking amazing. In the top 5 TL's of all time for sure

mrkingstonvi

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^^^
Well first time the clutch burned out. At that time when I replaced it with a new one I was told that being in WOT with my mods burned it out. Which I never really believed because on some occasions, with A/C on, I do about 80% throttle on the highway to pass another car. When I datalog while Dom was tuning, racing or pretty much WOT I always turn the A/C off as it robs power. Second time the compressor went out. At that point I bought a used one which worked great for several months until now. My luck I guess. I was dreading on buying another new one but seems I don't have a choice.

justnspace

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^FYI; our cars were one of the first ones to turn A/C off at WOT.

if i remember correctly, IT DOES cut compressor, but warm air still blows


So, there MIGHT be some truth in the WOT burned out clutch claim

mrkingstonvi

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Awww shucks I don't honestly think so but I do appreciate the kind compliments. It's still a work in progress. I've undergone some rough times within the last 2 years not to mention relocating for better. I'm still on the road to recovery but for the most part my TL-S is what kept me happy during these trying times. I try to help others with info, knowledge and experience just as much as others on here have done for me and continue to do so. I lurk alot,I contribute where I can or feel confident enough to.

I was were the OP was, so I know where he's coming from. As a matter of fact I didn't know much about cars until I bought my TL-S.

Oh Sickest TL

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awesome man. keep on trucking along

But how can a fully bolted and bagged CBP TL-S not be in the top 5? Give yourself some credit brother

mrkingstonvi

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Oh wow I didn't know that. Then after I replaced the compressor, drier and the whole shabang after it burned out initially, I still didn't understand how it stopped working again. Anytime I know I'm about to accelerate past 3K i turned the A/C off. I've been more careful but when it went out again, I bought a used one which worked for like2 months.

thisaznboi88

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Did you add enough a.c oil? I think it was called Pac or something like that. Could be why it burnt outn

mrkingstonvi

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Because I originally wanted a 6MT TL-S to turbocharge

But in 2013 I spent a few months looking for one but couldn't find any for sale. I was living in the islands at the time and the only worthy one I found for sale was in California. A 1 owner garage kept 08 WDP 6MT TL-S with 23,000 miles for $21K If I was already in Florida I would have pulled the trigger but to pay to ship from Cali to Florida and then Florida to the Islands was way outside of my budget.

But I settled for my Auto and made the best I could. I would have still boosted it but no one as yet on the forums with a reliable boosted Auto TL-S with decent power that is still driving today. I follow all the turbo threads and I know most are trying to either reach their goal or push the boundaries. So in the meantime that's why I decided to do bolt ons. I also felt boosting an Auto will be fun for a while but then I would still feel unfulfilled because I never owned a Manual car. I'm not power hungry but I just want the best experience especially when it comes to boost.

mrkingstonvi

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I didn't know about that until just now.

TheTLProject

Here are some useful videos as well from my own TL (2006 Base Automatic, Full Bolt Ons & Gutted)

First, the mods -

AEM 3.25 inch Cold Air Intake
Throttle Body Coolant Bypass
EGR Valve Bypass
J37 Throttle Body
J37 Intake Manifold
P2R J37 Throttle Body Spacer
P2R J37 Intake Manifold Spacer
P2R J37 TB Thermal Gasket x2
P2R J37 IM Thermal Gasket x1
RV6 Hi-Flow PreCats
ATLP V2 J-Pipe
JE Test Pipe
Vibrant 2.5 inch Inlet/Outlet Ultra Quiet Resonator
XLR8 Y-Pipe
Rear Mufflers Delete w/ XLR8 Single Tips
UR Lightweight Underdrive Crank Pulley
AEM Fuel/Ignition Controller
BoomSlang Adapter Harness
BrakeLogic Drilled/Slotted Front & Rear Rotors
Hawk HPS Brake Pads
BFGoodrich GForce Comp2 A/S 235/45/17 Rear
Bridgestone Potenza RE71R 235/45/17 Front
Lightweight Wheels
Stock Suspension
Pro-Tuned By JE Import Performance

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Weight Saved:

Hood Insulation (2lbs)
Stock Airbox Replaced w/ CAI (8lbs)
Weather Strip (above hood) (2lbs)
Engine Bay Covers (6lbs)
Spare Tire (36lbs)
Rear Floor Mats (6lbs)
Rear Seat (46lbs)
Interior Carpeting + Insulation (25lbs)
Door and Center Console Trim (10lbs)
Front Floor Mats (5lbs)
Glove Box (9lbs)
Trunk Insulation (23lbs)
Lighter Exhaust Parts (30lbs)
Lighter Intake Manifold (8lbs)
Side Air Bags (10lbs)
Air Bag Trim Pieces (4lbs)
UR Lightweight Underdrive Crank Pulley (7lbs)
Headliner and Plastic Bracket (6lbs)
Rear Door Panels (14lbs)
Center Console (13lbs)
Rear Speaker + Rear Sub (8lbs)
Rear Seat Belts (6lbs)
Rear Speaker Cover (5lbs)
Foot Rest Plate (1.2lbs)
Partial Firewall Insulation (6lbs)
Radio Delete (6.5lbs)
Metal Front/Rear Door Accent Trim (2lbs)
Front Door Panels and Front Speakers (22.5lbs)
DVD Drive + Touch Sensor + Buttons (5.5lbs)
Rear Wheel Well Insulation (3lbs)
Sun Visors (2.5lbs)
XM Antenna (.5lb)
Front bumper vibration damper and support (26lbs)
Motegi TrakLite V2 Wheels (55lbs static, 220lbs dynamic)

Official scale weight: 3113lbs static, 2948lbs dynamic/rolling weight due to lighter wheels

Pending mods

Innovative Polyurethane Motor Mounts (85A)
RacingBrake Lightweight Front Rotors
Tein Street Advance Coilover Suspension
Type S Non-Adjustable Front Sway Bar
Progress Adjustable Rear Sway Bar
Lightweight Corbeau Racing Seats
Larger 4 Inch Intake w/ Oversized AirRaid Filter
Ported & Polished Lower Intake Runners
Ported & Polished Intake Manifold
Ported & Polished Throttle Body
Nitto Drag Radials (245/45/17)
Full AC Delete

And now, the videos -

60-100 (Had stock heavy OEM wheels on at the time, have since upgraded to 14.5lb 17x8 45mm Motegi TrakLite V2's


Most Recent Dyno Run (240 at the wheels on a DynaPack, more on a DynoJet)


Exhaust Rev


Walk around video of how it looks gutted


One of my random quarter mile runs (but not my best)

anx1300c

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See if you have voltage at the low pressure switch and then at the clutch. If not, your stator's fried. It's a $98 part. Takes a couple hours to change, and the system doesn't even need to be evacuated. #12

mrkingstonvi

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^^^ where is that low pressure switch located?

thisaznboi88

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It is on one of the a.c hardline

anx1300c

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Pop the hood and look down on the passenger side of the condenser. You should be able to see wires running to it. #8

mrkingstonvi

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ok I'll check it later today. Thanks

ExcelerateRep

Check out our website, and enter your vehicle info for tons of great performance mods!

Excelerate's Honda & Acura Store - Japanese Performance Specialist - Homepage

Bimmitup

Wow both of your TL's sound fucking amazing. I now shall purchase a catback.

Pride96

How much horsepower does it have?

mrkingstonvi

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Made 268whp/236ft-lb tq