Car is together and running good, billy just ran into some personal issues that he has been dealing with so furthering the car has been back burnered for now.

 

Paul can you pm some contact info. I'd like for you to do something like this for me in the future

 

interested in this project can i know the price for the all process, just to have an idea,,just ship the car and you do your stuff,,,how much for everything ?

 

^^ he said its about a little more than 5k. i know cause im trying to save up for it as we speak, i should have $$ for the build by end of march so paul get ready

 

It's $500 cheaper for TLs vs AV6 since the block is already at 89mm and does not have to be replaced unless it is damaged.

 

5k that's almost what i paid for my Tl i already have the money and i was thinking about it but changed my mind, getting a n-240zx with supra engine on boost,$9000 love the TL but is not definitely a car to be racing.

 

How much of the original motor is retained in the build Paul?

 

^Just the block

 

Block, head castings (ported), valves & springs, oil pan, intake and runners (ported), rear main seal casting, mount castings, spool valve and casting, ect non friction parts, the crank, rods, pistons, rings,bearings, cams, spring retainers(I am now replacing all retainers with Ti ones from KMS for $120), water pump, timing pullys, timing belt, oil pump, all gaskets and seals get replaced. Head bolts are replaced if they are out of spec when pulled.

 

Ok. I was just trying to see what would be a better route to minimize downtime of a vehicle. Didn't know if I could buy a new block and go from there or if Id need to buy a spare engine. Sorry for all the question just want to get my research done before making my decision. My car has 119k on it so rebuild time will be in the next year. Thanks for the info Paul

 

very nice build

 

Do you strictly use oem head bolts or have you been able to find an alternative out there? Thx

 

Unless otherwise dictated I use OEM, but have pulled together a seto of arp stud hardware for high boost apps.

 

cool paul so what other kms parts are u using for the j36 other than the retainers? and how much more for install and labor?

 

I am just using the KMS retainers or the full SS valve train at this point but may be ordering a 90mm set of pistons soon.

 

hmm so paul i've been meaning to ask will the kms forged piston decrease the hp/ torque expected to gain from a j36 build? cause i know u use forged pistons from another acura. plus have u tried the kms block guard at all yet?

 

I talked to them about the block gaurds about a year ago and was told they stopped making them. As far as pistons, the RL pistons I used , although forged are not as strong , the forging was done so that thinner material could be used and reduce weight, although they are still stronger than cast OE parts.

 

so for the j36 would i be better off getting kms pistons if im going boost? and will the kms affect the compression ratio compared to the rl pistons used in the j36 build originally?

 

Well, you order pistons for what CR you want, but I would be more worried about the rods than pistons.

 

okay i got ya. paul u know off hand how much approx. it would be to have forged rods made?

 

Right now the only company making them is Paulter at $1200 a set.

 

Can we get a video of at least ONE of the J33/35/36/37s!?!

 

J36 with custom 80mm TB and 3" to 2.5" cat back





J37 in CLs





J35 Having a little fun at AutoX





J33 Startup

 

Thanks Paul !

 

so paul when u do the j36 build do u switch it from dbw to cable right away or its that an additional option i have to pay extra for? also the fic 8 u guys have been talking about for the turbo kit, will i be able to use that fic8 for a j36 until i get the turbo? thanks for the videos paul looks amazing. and hope to see some more soon!!

 

Actually the cable is gone, it is now directly controlled from a machined stock TB coupled directly to the shaft of the 80mm TB.

 

cool so did u get the 80mm throttle body working then? im pretty sure u charge 450 or so for the 80mm throttle body + trading in my stock manifold, and tb right? but u said on v6net that this 80mm throttle body will benefit the NA people better so i shouldn't do this, cause im planning on going FI right? plus what should i tune the j36 with since im planning on going boost?

 

Is there anyway I can Paul's contact number I'm ready to do some work to my 07 TLS and from all the threads Paul's the man!!

 

 

 

That dude hasn't been here since you were in middle school

Read the post above you, Paul's been permabanned here for a while now

 

I'm afraid you won't be getting any replies from the members you quoted.

NVA-AV6 was banned and hasn't logged in for over four years, and slippry hasn't logged in since 2009.