i have 08 tl factory will like to get a better pick up on it, but i dont like loud cars i like a sleeper that will have the power with out the noise any suggestions
whats the best modification for the money on 3g tl

 

this car is hard.
mainly because its easier to FREE up power and not gain power.

so, what frees up power? exhaust.

with that being said, you dont want the noise.

so, just keep your car stock.

 

Welcome and the best performance for our TLs is the search function.

If you dont want any exhaust noise than boost it (super or turbo) and buy the J&R ECU.

 

The j-pipe will make the least amount of noise and make the most power, at least out of all the hard parts.

http://store.excelerateperformance.c.../i-494454.aspx

 

Thus far everyone is accurate in the effort to gain HP without stupid noise. I would have to say, the tune is one of your best options, with a proper tune after installing your whole intake and exhaust manifolds with proper resonator to stop sound your car should have the most power out of the stock motor without changing noise so much. HFPC are going to be a must, so that the car is more like a G-35 rasp which will not bother you, all sound being directed away from the cabin. Which is going to cost you a lot of money as usual 2000 complete exhaust, 2000 just for tune w/ necessary additions.

The only other option you have, since almost any mod to gain 25 WHP is like 2000k, is to fully rebuild your internals, and get a tune. Acura's are expensive vehicles to get HP gains, especially when you cannot do it yourself, the stock tune is hopeless.
***Generally speaking for Honda motors with the simplest tune 1L/100hp, do the math; 320 to the crank probably 285 to the floor

 

But even with that you will still need full exhaust system to maintain the excessive air flow; ***I hope that is a given since the engine has greater displacement.

 

the performance gained wont be that noticeable either. So just stick to stock if you like it quiet. Most of us like the little improved performance as much as we like how the exhaust or intake sounds.

 

an exhaust doesn't have to be LOUD.
It can be moderate noise level

 

Have you heard about forced induction? It's a beautiful thing. And you're a bit optimistic on the parasitic loss for these cars. 320 bhp on a 5AT would put down 255 at best, and around 270 on a 6MT.

 

turbo!

 

Twin Turbo that TL!

 

Triple Turbo

 

Quad that mofo

 

 

Read through this then search on each topic that interests you

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-performance-parts-modifications-112/performance-modifications-tl-owners-701772/

 

OP if you search you will find tons of threads with a lot of info....

either way, let me list up some mods for you which dont contribute to making a ton of noise and will help you gain some HP

Reduce some weight off the car
Ultimate Cooling mod (UCM)
Coolant Bypass and PCV Delete
Bored TB (you can get an Air Intake if you like)
Ported and Polished Manifold and Runners
Jpipe and 3rd cat delete (check with your local laws)
High Flow Cats
UR lightweight stock diameter crank pulley

You can even get an exhaust and get it resonated so it wont make much noise....

Good luck

 

If you keep the exhaust stock. The V3 long tube jpipe should give you some nice gains without making your exhaust much louder. It will however give your exhaust a more aggressive tone.

RV6 V3 Jpipe Sale

 

What is the sale?? Isn't the normal price $450?

 

^four hundy.

 

1. The exchange of goods or services for an amount of money or its equivalent; the act of selling.
2. An instance of selling.
3. An opportunity for selling or being sold; demand.
4. Availability for purchase: a store where pets are for sale.
5. A selling of property to the highest bidder; an auction.
6. A special disposal of goods at lowered prices: coats on sale this week.


So you see, a sale doesnt always mean a special discount.

 

^lmao

 

Best bang for buck in terms of gains would be a jpipe, correct?

and if I didnt want an exhaust, what else would give me decent gains? Replace the UR pulley?

 

If you want early pick up the LW pulley would give you an easier 1st and second gear pickup

 

I just installed my j-pipe today. With a mid-muffler delete, the exhaust growls nicely on ignition, and has a sharper tone with moderate to hard acceleration past 3k rpms.
It's not obnoxious or loud, but it's not quiet either. Perfect

 

What do you mean by replace UR pulley? You already have an unorthodox racing pulley? If you mean the difference between stock diameter vs underdrive UR pulleys there isn't a big difference. The difference between stock and UR's lightweight crank pulley is noticeable though.

 

yea thats what i meant, difference between stock and UR's lightweight crank pulley. thanks man

 

Go for the new pulley

 

The pulley would be about 8HP gained (freed).

 

okay cool. so the pulley, j-pipe, and whats one other thing I could do that wouldnt change sound of my car too much for a decent gain?

and also, j pipes besides the ATLP one will delte the pre cats correct? what if I wanted to delete pre cats but want the ATLP j pipe? the pre cat delete is a big gain correct?

 

If you want more gains pair the Jpipe with a PCD.
Get a better resonator and you can stop worrying about sound.

 

If you're only worried about power mods then those 2 and J&R ECU are the only ones I can think of that wouldn't change sound a whole lot. I wouldn't get an ECU without more mods though because it's expensive and it'll be more useful with more mods.

If you also want handling mods, progress rear sway bar is a good and cheap mod. Or coilovers.

 

okay. only reason i dont want PCD is because of the smell some people say it makes and I am worried about failing inspection. thats why I was thinking about HFPC? I am new to all this so I will start searching around more not really sure what the differences are

 

Jpipe + HFPC + resonator.