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Well, dynoed my fully bolted 06 Acura TL 5AT a second time, this time after removing my high flow 3rd cat and replacing with straight pipe and getting a fresh oil change (Motul Fully Synthetic). Got alot done to it so just read the list but I managed 230whp/211wtq. Probably making closer to 245whp as we all know Dynapacks give lower numbers than DynoJets...enjoy.
Mods -
AEM Cold Air Intake
ATLP V2 J-Pipe
JE Test Pipe
XLR8 Base Duals Cat-Back
RV6 Hi-Flow PreCat x2
2012 TL SH-AWD Intake Manifold
2013 ZDX Throttle Body
Oh lmao. I have an extended version of that vid that i edited that includes all 3 pulls + talking with the tuner about the numbers and such. Will post in a few.
Good number for reference. I've got a 06 5AT as well and this would help in the future in case I ever try to do any bolt on power adders....not sure if I missed it but did you ever do a dyno run on the bone stock setup before the mods?
What are the REAL gains from dropping in the "Hype S" front and rear camshafts into my motor based on all the mods I have now? Im seriously considering those.
the cams provide 3-5whp at the most. It's a waste of money for how much they cost now. They used to be 250 for a set.
if you measure the gasket you will see that it is around 44-45mm while the runners are around 42-43mm. I see a lip around the runners in your picture. Also when you polish the runners the stuff from the EGR doesn't stick to the surface. And yeah the accord stuff doesn't fit the TL. The lower ports are different.
and I told you would be back for more power. It is addicting isn't it
Last edited by thisaznboi88; 02-09-2016 at 09:17 PM.
The 08 accord lower runners are not compatible with the intake port shape pf your current heads. P&p your existing runners anx save some cash for an engine detail.
Saw your vid on the FB page. But happy to see it here. Solid numbers and almost makes me want to buy things but then I see the prices and then I'm like
But I really like the effort you've put into this!
Its about to get even worse because im considering the lightweight crank pulley now. This is what ive spent so far -
Part Prices
AEM Cold Air Intake : $300.00
ATLP V2 J-Pipe : $379.00
ATLP Hi-Flow 3rd Cat (removed) : $295.00
JE Test Pipe : $120.00
RV6 Hi-Flow PreCats : $529.00
XLR8 Base Dual Cat-Back : $949.00
P2R J32 Throttle Body Spacer (removed) : $119.00
P2R J37 Throttle Body Spacer : $115.97
P2R J37 Intake Manifold Spacer : $174.97
J37 Intake Manifold Conversion Kit : $810.00
EndlessRPM Blue Front Tow Hook : $22.00
Total : $3813.94
Hey thanks for putting up cost numbers...I know you didn't have to but this really can help others who are pondering look into the cost/benefit of what a setup like this would be.
Keep us updated.
Also were you able to do most of the bolt ons yourself? How much would labor costs be if you know/want to share?
Bolt on wise i did the J37 IM/TB swap myself, the intake myself, the soon to come J37 spacers myself but everything else is done at JE Import Performance in Baltimore Md. Oh, and im stupid and just ordered the AEM FIC + Adapter harness. Im going to hell for this.
Got the FIC kit for a killer price so hear is the absolute 100% final part list.
Part Prices
AEM Cold Air Intake : $300.00
ATLP V2 J-Pipe : $379.00
ATLP Hi-Flow 3rd Cat (removed) : $295.00
JE Test Pipe : $120.00
RV6 Hi-Flow PreCats : $529.00
XLR8 Base Dual Cat-Back : $949.00
P2R J32 Throttle Body Spacer : $119.00
P2R J37 Throttle Body Spacer : $115.97
P2R J37 Intake Manifold Spacer : $174.97
J37 Intake Manifold Conversion Kit : $810.00
AEM FIC + Adapter Harness : $440.00
EndlessRPM Blue Front Tow Hook : $22.00
Total : $4253.94
Keep up with the great progress/price documentation. Thanks again for your open-ness...defintely can help others who want to get into the mod game and compare dollars to whp gained.
Originally Posted by TheTLProject
If i dont see 245whp after a tune and those spacers, i will kill every animal in existence.
Well I guess vegetarianism can't be THAT bad......
Keep up with the great progress/price documentation. Thanks again for your open-ness...defintely can help others who want to get into the mod game and compare dollars to whp gained.
Well I guess vegetarianism can't be THAT bad......
Thanks man yeah I get tuned this Monday coming up, here is the updated parts list..changed a few things since last time, last 6 things weren't added until after my last dyno run so power may be a little more -
AEM Standard 3.25-inch Non-V2 Cold Air Intake
ATLP V2 J-Pipe
JE Test Pipe
XLR8 Base Duals Cat-Back
RV6 Hi-Flow PreCat x2
J37 Intake Manifold
J37 Throttle Body
P2R Throttle Body Spacer
P2R Intake Manifold Spacer
P2R IM Thermal Gasket x1
P2R TB Thermal Gasket x2
Throttle Body Coolant Bypass
AEM Fuel/Ignition Controller (pending install/tune)
Very interesting to see how monday's post-tune whp shows.
So this looks like a very complete list of a full bolt-on for the base TL.
Only thing is to see if there's a diff between the hi flow precats and the pre-cat delete ....the common wisdom is that PCDs will give fair amount of gains in the TL.
There is like a 2-5hp diff between PCDs and the HFPC from what I understand. It wasn't worth the loss in TQ (since I don't have much as it is). Not getting pulleys done either. Not cost effective in my case plus I'm damn near digging in my bank funds now lmao.
I REALLY hope I see 245whp on my next run after tune. That's really the end of the road for my car after that happens. Not turbo or supercharging. All motor. Gonna strip the interior a little more than I already have.
But gain hp, as far as comparing it to the HFPCs but don't quote me on that. That's one reason I avoided them. Plus my shop won't install because they're illegal.
02-08-2016, 02:39 PM
Its a tempting ordeal oooooh sooooo tempting
