Turbo Kit for Acura TL '04-'08
06-16-2009, 05:16 PM
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Now stop the modesty. You are the Man. If it wasn't for you, I would not have change by putting the inter cooler and some other minor stuff. Your replay did clarify so many points and help many more in this forum understand some of the concept of turbo. And I want to thank you for everything, Man to Man
06-16-2009, 05:22 PM
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The Ecu on the TLS and base are different. So far, tuning was done only on the base. Most of the fabrication is the the same, and after the testing stage, I'm sure that we'll address that. But for now, we are still testing, but also trying to have an idea about whom might be interested. This was a Team project, "Acurazine Family", and no one would be forgotten.
06-16-2009, 05:27 PM
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banelba: he was referring to his 2nd gen tl. not the 3rd gen.
to answer his question, the j32 have the same block, but the heads and intake manifold are different. not too different though, so the kit will function. however, tuning will have to be different and the FIC will work with the 2nd gen
to answer his question, the j32 have the same block, but the heads and intake manifold are different. not too different though, so the kit will function. however, tuning will have to be different and the FIC will work with the 2nd gen
06-16-2009, 05:27 PM
#1084
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Really don't think u do as much miles that I do with Tl I understand your concern but if kit would be a problem there's no way we would plan to release or even as much as ask people to show interest ..... But at least I know I have u down for one ...
06-16-2009, 05:36 PM
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the turbo manifold would be completely different as the 04+ have a front and rear single exit.. while the 03 and prior are 3 in the front 3 in the rear...
06-16-2009, 06:19 PM
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But seriously - most businessmen/women know numbers so even if 200 of us sign up on the list they know a certain amount would probably only purchase at a certain price. From those 10-20 people depending on who they are and location, they would be the first to generate a buzz for the TL and the kit. Some of us post all over the internet and some of us actually go to car shows. The 3G being the out of production now a lot of younger people are going to be picking them up looking to upgrade up from their civics, tegs or whatever. Some of them are all ready swaping our engines. Their contributions of free or discounted products helps move the production forward faster taking less out of pocket to the manufacturer. my
you can put me on the list as interested. This homeowner ish isn't all its cracked up to be
but I picked up a summer job for some extra cash so I might sit a couple bucks aside a week
06-16-2009, 08:07 PM
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1. bcbtony
2. phee (2nd gen TL) with 3rd gen internals
3. gerzand (05 5AT)
4. godizus (04 6MT)
5. Maharajamd (04 6MT)
6. Mjakaz06TL (04 5AT)
7. coconut (3rd gen 5A/T)
8. Xoulu (04 TL 5AT)
9. OneWickedTypeS (07 TL 5AT)
10. Black_05_TL_6SP (05 6MT)
11. mista.huynh (o5 6MT)
13. flick0069 (06 TL 5AT)
14. dr_brains510 (07 TLS 5AT)
15. K_Johansen (06 TL 5AT)
16. Lazer187 (07 TL-S 5AT)
17. TLabuser (07 TL-S 5AT)
18. o4komodo (2oo4 6MT)
19. jnc2000 (04 5AT)
20. Spiike (07 TL-S 5AT)
2. phee (2nd gen TL) with 3rd gen internals
3. gerzand (05 5AT)
4. godizus (04 6MT)
5. Maharajamd (04 6MT)
6. Mjakaz06TL (04 5AT)
7. coconut (3rd gen 5A/T)
8. Xoulu (04 TL 5AT)
9. OneWickedTypeS (07 TL 5AT)
10. Black_05_TL_6SP (05 6MT)
11. mista.huynh (o5 6MT)
13. flick0069 (06 TL 5AT)
14. dr_brains510 (07 TLS 5AT)
15. K_Johansen (06 TL 5AT)
16. Lazer187 (07 TL-S 5AT)
17. TLabuser (07 TL-S 5AT)
18. o4komodo (2oo4 6MT)
19. jnc2000 (04 5AT)
20. Spiike (07 TL-S 5AT)
06-16-2009, 09:37 PM
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06-16-2009, 10:20 PM
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I'm loving this thread , plus I'm glad I hate cars have been around to answer most if not all questions concerning boosting the Tl .......At begging of project we opt to start with a high milage motor rather than a new , we all know a new motor example 40 k or less would be in good shape ... So we are testing on motor that have seen quiet an abuse in all motor form and currently it has 80,600 miles on motor so a high mileage motor that has been mainted will be find ...... I'd just recomend usaul test like a leak down & compression test , which should let you know everything is good ....I have edluv123 on standby for auto , or if I do pick up new sponsor I think they'll pick up a auto Tl for testing so which ever way well have one for testing ......I'm also dealing with banelba to c what exactly failed in the auto trans but we are currently waiting for company to get back to him, that way well know what to upgrade and what it will handle on a daily basis ...... And thanks for putting list together makes it more easier to pick up sponsor ,and if I do release date will be definetly sooner and lots more testing....
06-16-2009, 10:35 PM
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3" downpipe into dual 2.5" is very common in the turbo world.
Get rid of the third cat, it will only hurt spool and power.
Start looking into straight through mufflers. Typically the longer the quieter within the same brands.
The turbo acts as a muffler. Whatever exhaust you're used to will be quieter and deeper with the turbo so you can get away with straight through mufflers without being too loud or raspy.
06-16-2009, 11:07 PM
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06-17-2009, 01:26 AM
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Why are you folks skipping each other? 
06-17-2009, 07:39 AM
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The two banks merge at the turbo. Then the downpipe comes out of the turbo carrying all the exhaust in a single pipe. So from there you connect into the regular exhaust.
06-17-2009, 07:40 AM
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Would you absolutely need to delete your precats and j-pipe? I have the ATLP jpipe already and don't want to have issues with emission testing. Could you still run the turbo without seleting the precats and jpipe?
There is also the noise issue....it's going to be pretty loud without the precats. Having the Greddy exhaust already, i don't want to get any louder that that.
There is also the noise issue....it's going to be pretty loud without the precats. Having the Greddy exhaust already, i don't want to get any louder that that.
06-17-2009, 07:47 AM
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^No. He just explained it. Read above.
06-17-2009, 09:08 AM
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Would you absolutely need to delete your precats and j-pipe? I have the ATLP jpipe already and don't want to have issues with emission testing. Could you still run the turbo without seleting the precats and jpipe?
There is also the noise issue....it's going to be pretty loud without the precats. Having the Greddy exhaust already, i don't want to get any louder that that.
There is also the noise issue....it's going to be pretty loud without the precats. Having the Greddy exhaust already, i don't want to get any louder that that.
then buy a comptech
06-17-2009, 09:40 AM
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Would you absolutely need to delete your precats and j-pipe? I have the ATLP jpipe already and don't want to have issues with emission testing. Could you still run the turbo without seleting the precats and jpipe?
There is also the noise issue....it's going to be pretty loud without the precats. Having the Greddy exhaust already, i don't want to get any louder that that.
There is also the noise issue....it's going to be pretty loud without the precats. Having the Greddy exhaust already, i don't want to get any louder that that.
Normally the two banks merge at the J-pipe. With the turbo, the banks merge at the turbo. The turbo takes the place of the j-pipe.
Cats will kill spool. By law you can't move the cats downstream from their original location so we're screwed there. The only thing to do would be cut the flange off the cats and rotate them about 90 degrees to point toward the turbo and re-weld....if you have space for that which I doubt.
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06-17-2009, 10:22 AM
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06-17-2009, 11:01 AM
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So i guess if you don't have an "in" with the inspector you are pretty much screwed. In Canada we have inspections every 2 years once your car is older than 5 years i believe. If you install the turbo it's not something you can just bolt off quickly prior to inspection in order to pass. This would be a major problem that would prevent me from buying this.
06-17-2009, 11:06 AM
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Thanks for your intelligent reply as always I Hate Cars...that's the type of answer i was hoping for.
06-17-2009, 11:14 AM
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No chance, not even close.
This is best done on the newer TLs since we have 6 years until the first smog is due.
Just keep the old parts, you can probably leave the turbo as is and bolt up the old exhaust. Shouldn't be too bad. Figure in half a day's work every two years after then initial 6 years.
This is best done on the newer TLs since we have 6 years until the first smog is due.
Just keep the old parts, you can probably leave the turbo as is and bolt up the old exhaust. Shouldn't be too bad. Figure in half a day's work every two years after then initial 6 years.