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Old Mar 30, 2007 | 11:47 PM
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Regardless of the 2g or 3g, most of the plastic panels will need to be removed in order to fit everything under the hood.

Basic specs at this point are twin turbo, size is not yet determined. Engine management is also yet to be determined, and there will most likely be an air to water intercooler.
your smokin crack, and everyone else is getting the second hand crack smoke...not to mention the smell of poop.
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Old Mar 31, 2007 | 12:21 AM
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your smokin crack, and everyone else is getting the second hand crack smoke...not to mention the smell of poop.


but honestly, no need to be a negative nancy give the guy a chance
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Old Mar 31, 2007 | 12:43 AM
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your smokin crack, and everyone else is getting the second hand crack smoke...not to mention the smell of poop.
So you think it isn't possible?
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Old Mar 31, 2007 | 11:16 AM
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ah jeeze. If my memory serves me correctly, Thinjim put down 464 to the wheels on dynojets... with a single gt35r, I think. I hope he isnt right!
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Old Mar 31, 2007 | 11:18 AM
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btw, anybody know about 'thicker head gaskets' to lower compression??? Most f/i s2000's do this, why dont we?
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Old Apr 1, 2007 | 09:20 PM
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seriously, anyone with a fab shop and a knowledge or turbos with a TL to use should have zero problems fabbing this, and honestly, i cant see where the 7k price tag is coming from, unless the thing includes a standalone engine management, an also, how can you know its going to be a TT setup and have no idea what size turbos you will be using?? i would thing that should be one of the first concerns here. MAP THE COMPRESSOR and make sure it would make effecient power on a TL. this all sounds like a pip dream from someone who doesnt have enough knowledge to build a production kit.
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Old Apr 1, 2007 | 10:01 PM
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I mean I don't know what impression you're getting, but it seems to me he's got a company working on developing something and that it's not just an individual member thinking, "Man, it'd be nice to have a turbo 3G..." kind of a thing
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Old Apr 1, 2007 | 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by speedbawlinTL
I mean I don't know what impression you're getting, but it seems to me he's got a company working on developing something and that it's not just an individual member thinking, "Man, it'd be nice to have a turbo 3G..." kind of a thing
The best bet for you with your 2nd gen TL would be to contact Mahdavi Motorsports out of Georgia. They have a turbo kit for the 2nd gen CL which will solve your dreams and make you sleep better at night. I have a picture of the engine bay if you want to see it.
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Old Apr 1, 2007 | 10:34 PM
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Originally Posted by k24em2
Basic specs at this point are twin turbo, size is not yet determined. Engine management is also yet to be determined, and there will most likely be an air to water intercooler.
Try GT2860RS twins. They would be enough for 400+HP with about 14 psi boost. You just need to change pistons, connecting rods and clutch. Of course that engine management, hooking it up with drive by wire, turbos, and vtec is easy. Good luck.
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Old Apr 1, 2007 | 10:40 PM
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well I don't mind giving them my car if that's what it takes to convert my car to a turbo... I know I'm being a little over-anxious and way too suggestive and entusiastic, but I'd love to give up my car for however long is necessary for R&D if it means I eventually got a turbo out of it and it led to the creation of a 2G bolt-on (plus, my dealership just hooked me up with a brand new ecu, so I'd say it's essentially the next best thing to an ecu flash the faster I get my car to a manufacturer, the better)
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Old Apr 1, 2007 | 10:55 PM
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seriously, anyone with a fab shop and a knowledge or turbos with a TL to use should have zero problems fabbing this, and honestly, i cant see where the 7k price tag is coming from, unless the thing includes a standalone engine management, an also, how can you know its going to be a TT setup and have no idea what size turbos you will be using?? i would thing that should be one of the first concerns here. MAP THE COMPRESSOR and make sure it would make effecient power on a TL. this all sounds like a pip dream from someone who doesnt have enough knowledge to build a production kit.
We know the general size of the turbo. The exact model has yet to be determined. $7000 is not unreasonable for what the kit entails. Thanks for your wonderful input on this topic.

Mishar, the GT2860 is an option we are looking at.
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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 07:52 AM
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well I don't mind giving them my car if that's what it takes to convert my car to a turbo... I know I'm being a little over-anxious and way too suggestive and entusiastic, but I'd love to give up my car for however long is necessary for R&D if it means I eventually got a turbo out of it and it led to the creation of a 2G bolt-on (plus, my dealership just hooked me up with a brand new ecu, so I'd say it's essentially the next best thing to an ecu flash the faster I get my car to a manufacturer, the better)
Ah...this is the 3G Forum? When did we flip flop and start talking about 2G stuff in the 3G forum.
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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 08:43 AM
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I was pullin a John Kerry on you all... jk... I was just being over-eager for a moment and whoring my car out... sorry to hijack
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Old Apr 3, 2007 | 09:02 PM
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^I say there is nothing wrong with whoring you car for a good cause and common good, just don't go any further, you know what I mean... haha

If it was up to me I'd turbo everything and anything if I could, everything is just too damn slow or maybe it's just me moving too fast, haha!

K24em2 I hope you are serious, don't let us down brother and good luck!
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Old Apr 8, 2007 | 01:30 PM
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I know, but ... TRUTH HURTS when you realize that with your supercharger kit and all invested in TL you cannot match factory 335i performance (both power and handling). And TL warranty is GONE
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Old Apr 8, 2007 | 03:02 PM
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chirik, go get a 335i and stop posting here!
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Old Apr 8, 2007 | 03:07 PM
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chirik, go get a 335i and stop posting here!
You're a MORON. I'm still driving a TL and NOT trolling here . We are discussing the difference what FI on TL can lead to. If you have nothing constructive to say, then STFU
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Old Apr 10, 2007 | 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by k24em2
We know the general size of the turbo. The exact model has yet to be determined. $7000 is not unreasonable for what the kit entails. Thanks for your wonderful input on this topic.

Mishar, the GT2860 is an option we are looking at.
then what all does the kit entail? so far ive just seen "well we arent sure, but it might be this" kind of statements. 7k might not be bad as long as u dont come out with a kit running check valves and an FMU. and on another note, usually a large part of production cost is the manifold itself, and since we arent dealing with your typical head design here, the "turbo manifold" really wont be much more than a piece of pipe with some flanges on it, correct? i would hope with what you will be saving on not having to design an effecient collector, you would be using for a standalone engine management, but then again, that keeps the kit from being bolt on and requiring the car to be tuned, not that that is bad, however it isnt feasible for some people.

look man, im not trying to say you cant do it, im just saying it doesnt sound like you have all your bases covered. you kinda have a general idea, yes, but you are still way up in the air on how everything is going to work out

oh, an ACURATEin.... didnt GReddy release a TT kit for the 350z when it first came out? its been a while, im not sure... (oh, and also, my boy sees ur car at school a lot, he drives the teal DC2 with the Mugen wing and gold wheels)
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Old Apr 10, 2007 | 12:51 PM
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That is correct, we do not need to design a fancy turbo manifold for these cars.

Here is the current BOM.

(2) GT25
(2) Manifold Adaptors
Charge Piping
Intake Piping
Air Filter/Intake Air Box
T Bolt Clamps
Silicone Couplers
Laminova Air to Water Intercooler (Or Similar)
Intercooler Water Tank
Intecooler Water Pump
Intercooler Front Heat Exchanger
Oil Pan With Preinstalled Drain Fittings
Oil Cooler (MT Only, AT Optional)
AT Cooler (AT Only)
AN Fittings and Hose for Coolers, Intercooler, and Oil
(2) 12" Slim Fans For Radiator And Necessary Wiring
Brackets and Mounts
Assorted Bolts
Blow Off Valve (TiAl, Others available upon request)
304 Stainless Downpipes and Y Pipe with V-Band Connections
Complete 304 Stainless Cat-Back Exhaust System With Quad Tips (Optional)
Fuel Injectors
Fuel Pump
Battery Relocation Hardware
Boost Gauge
All Necessary Gaskets
Instruction Manual and Installation DVD

At this point the early 2008 release date is unchanged.
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Old Apr 10, 2007 | 01:12 PM
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oooh man...that sounds so pretty hahaha.
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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 09:10 PM
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what about the ECU?
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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 09:33 PM
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then what all does the kit entail? so far ive just seen "well we arent sure, but it might be this" kind of statements. 7k might not be bad as long as u dont come out with a kit running check valves and an FMU. and on another note, usually a large part of production cost is the manifold itself, and since we arent dealing with your typical head design here, the "turbo manifold" really wont be much more than a piece of pipe with some flanges on it, correct? i would hope with what you will be saving on not having to design an effecient collector, you would be using for a standalone engine management, but then again, that keeps the kit from being bolt on and requiring the car to be tuned, not that that is bad, however it isnt feasible for some people.

look man, im not trying to say you cant do it, im just saying it doesnt sound like you have all your bases covered. you kinda have a general idea, yes, but you are still way up in the air on how everything is going to work out

oh, an ACURATEin.... didnt GReddy release a TT kit for the 350z when it first came out? its been a while, im not sure... (oh, and also, my boy sees ur car at school a lot, he drives the teal DC2 with the Mugen wing and gold wheels)
...You work at Fletcher Acura right? My friend Sharif has the greddy kit on his Z, and my other friend is having one installed on his and will be done this friday...i wonder if the Greddy TT kit was released before a single turbo kit for the Z's...thats a good question. And i've seen that teal DC2 that sucker is badass..was wondering who the driver is..Tell him i said its looks real good.
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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 12:28 PM
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yo, check this out https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=157013... any relation to what you're doing k24em2?
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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 12:43 PM
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I am still exploring various options for ECU.

Yea I saw that TT Element earlier. I don't think I'll be doing a RWD TL anytime soon, as completely badass as it would be. If someone wants to front the money for it by all means we can do it.
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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 02:52 PM
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^^ if i had money like that, i'd be all for rwd conversion
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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 04:16 PM
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(2) GT25
(2) Manifold Adaptors
Charge Piping
Intake Piping
Air Filter/Intake Air Box
T Bolt Clamps
Silicone Couplers
Laminova Air to Water Intercooler (Or Similar)
Intercooler Water Tank
Intecooler Water Pump
Intercooler Front Heat Exchanger
Oil Pan With Preinstalled Drain Fittings
Oil Cooler (MT Only, AT Optional)
AT Cooler (AT Only)
AN Fittings and Hose for Coolers, Intercooler, and Oil
(2) 12" Slim Fans For Radiator And Necessary Wiring
Brackets and Mounts
Assorted Bolts
Blow Off Valve (TiAl, Others available upon request)
304 Stainless Downpipes and Y Pipe with V-Band Connections
Complete 304 Stainless Cat-Back Exhaust System With Quad Tips (Optional)
Fuel Injectors
Fuel Pump
Battery Relocation Hardware
Boost Gauge
All Necessary Gaskets
Instruction Manual and Installation DVD
That sounds awesome! Thats about as complete of a kit as you could get-
What kind of numbers do you guys think this setup is gonna be able to make on stock internals???
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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 05:36 PM
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hey guys look at this cl i seen on ebay im not too familiar wit cls and tls..but dont they have the same exact engine?


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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 12:48 AM
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Sort of. The cylinder heads are different I know for a fact, not sure about the bottom end though.

Joe- The kit with the original turbos will support around 600hp. Whether the engine will take that, I'm not sure.
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 11:02 AM
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FUCK YEAH!!!


Hey k24, I gotta friend w/ a tsx that I told about your project. He asked me to find out what you did with the k24 thats in your screen name? He's under the impression that theres not much he can do to his.
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 01:58 PM
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Joe, there is a LOT he can do with a K series. Does he want to go forced induction? NA?
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 04:07 PM
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fi, but a snail instead of a blower
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 04:13 PM
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If you're not looking to spend all that money on a turbo...here's Plan B

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Acura...QQcmdZViewItem


haha
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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 12:21 AM
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Juiced_Acura_Kid, Why I oughtta!!!-
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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 02:17 PM
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...You work at Fletcher Acura right? My friend Sharif has the greddy kit on his Z, and my other friend is having one installed on his and will be done this friday...i wonder if the Greddy TT kit was released before a single turbo kit for the Z's...thats a good question. And i've seen that teal DC2 that sucker is badass..was wondering who the driver is..Tell him i said its looks real good.
i dont work there anymore, but yea, i used too... ill pass the message to my boy, he calls me and tells me everytime he sees ur car just to tell me you've done something new and i need to do that to my car, lol
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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 01:05 PM
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Just a quick update, we have made some headway on the ECU portion of the kit.
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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 03:52 PM
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Old Apr 19, 2007 | 12:09 AM
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Your first post was 3-16. Now not more than a month later, you've made progress on gaining control over the ecu that no one else could tame! What do you do for a living, bro?!? Anyways, Im stoked somebody is finally getting somewhere with this. PS- you can prototype on my car if you want!
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Old Apr 19, 2007 | 04:52 PM
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I already have an auto TL. If yours is a manual we might talk later.
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Old Apr 19, 2007 | 05:03 PM
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Old Apr 19, 2007 | 07:11 PM
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Are there any 6spd TL's around the midwest? The TL we have available is an auto, and we would like to check fitment on a manual transmission before we ship the kits.
where in the midwest? if i buy a project car, i might be able to spare my car.
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