BrendanO

Hello everyone,

I have a 2011 TL 3.5 FWD that needs a new engine. I found an engine from a 2010 V6 TSX with 65k miles at a decent price. Would this engine fit my TL? From my understanding, the TSX was the only other vehicle to receive the J35Z6 other than the 4G TL. If it fits, is there anything I need to know before the swap? I couldn't find information on this online.

Thanks in advance.

zeta

iTrader: (1)

The engine block part number 11000-R70-A01 for your 2011 TL 3.5 FWD is the same engine block part number for the 2010 V6 TSX.

BrendanO

Thank you. Do you think the sensors are compatible as well? That's another concern I have since the two cars are different models.

zeta

iTrader: (1)

That's where your due diligence 'homework' comes in.
Use the website below to compare / contrast any & all parts, in question you may have, needed to transfer from your old TL engine to the salvage TSX engine to make it compatible with your 4G TL.
Genuine OEM Acura Parts and Accessories Online - Acura Parts Warehouse

BrendanO

Cool. Thanks again.

BrendanO

Hello all,

I previously asked if a J35Z6 engine from a TSX V6 would fit my 2011 TL 3.5 with the same engine. However, it came to my attention that the harnesses were not the same, and that a conversion to a TSX harness would be too expensive.

I found an engine from a 2013 TL 3.5. However, those came with the 6-speed automatic transmission as opposed to my 2011's 5-speed unit. Because of this, I was told the harnesses and wiring may be different. Sure enough, only some of the wiring is the same between the 2011 and 2013 models, while others differ.

Has anyone done an engine swap from a facelift 4G TL to a pre-facelift? If so, what do I need to know and have? I would love to find a pre-facelift engine that would directly fit the car's current wiring, but they all have too many miles.

Thanks in advance.