First tlx type s with a downpipe!
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I have installed many down pipes and have never had any issues. Tunes are a different story and can many times lead to premature issues if the tuner/owner is chasing numbers. Make sure your tuner when you chose one is reputable and makes it as safe as humanely possible. There’s are great tuners out there and horrible ones. Lastly remember anytime you start modifying cars at any given moment anything can happen.
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Very impressive results. Somebody needs to get a tune on one of these things and see how much can be extracted from this engine. I would love to eventually see somebody put a bigger turbo on there and see where the power ceiling of the drivetrain lies. If they can start putting down some decent numbers, they may convert some of the naysayers ... myself included. Of course, that won't erase the urge to want to kick a lot of these Honda/Acura fanboys in the teeth ...
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Very impressive results. Somebody needs to get a tune on one of these things and see how much can be extracted from this engine. I would love to eventually see somebody put a bigger turbo on there and see where the power ceiling of the drivetrain lies. If they can start putting down some decent numbers, they may convert some of the naysayers ... myself included. Of course, that won't erase the urge to want to kick a lot of these Honda/Acura fanboys in the teeth ...
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13.08 quarter! what happened to the high 13's the car mags were quoting? surely a simple downpipe cant improve performance that much. If Honda knows how to do one thing well is build engines. Simple downpipe and tune, it looks like high to mid 12's will be no problem.
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The accord 2.0t got faster after a few thousand miles was put on the car that could be the case here.
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that was full “launch mode” which is a very bland launch. With a real launch control it would be a few 10ths quicker imo
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to be fair my best time was a 13.45 stock and a 13.6 pass from 99-102. But yes the downpipe definitely made some power or freed up I should say.
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These guys are working on a few things as well:
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Congratulations OP on being the 1st to pave the way for future mods for the TLX-S. I have a lot of respect for you for being legit and accomplishing what other(s) who have the ability to do the same, have not done so..
This goes back to my comment made in this section a week ago. When the 3rd gen TL came out and some wanted to turbo their TL's (2007-2009), they didn't sit around waiting for a company to produce a bolt on kit. One member, Rodney made his own kit and figured a way to tune it. This guy was just a member here. Not an Acura engineer or a performance shop owner. Just a car enthusiast who like many others, paved the way for new modifications. Thank you for being the 1st to make shit happen and document it, unlike most who keep brining up hp/tq and 1/4 mile figures but aren't actively looking for way to get to those claims.
This goes back to my comment made in this section a week ago. When the 3rd gen TL came out and some wanted to turbo their TL's (2007-2009), they didn't sit around waiting for a company to produce a bolt on kit. One member, Rodney made his own kit and figured a way to tune it. This guy was just a member here. Not an Acura engineer or a performance shop owner. Just a car enthusiast who like many others, paved the way for new modifications. Thank you for being the 1st to make shit happen and document it, unlike most who keep brining up hp/tq and 1/4 mile figures but aren't actively looking for way to get to those claims.
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Congratulations OP on being the 1st to pave the way for future mods for the TLX-S. I have a lot of respect for you for being legit and accomplishing what other(s) who have the ability to do the same, have not done so..
This goes back to my comment made in this section a week ago. When the 3rd gen TL came out and some wanted to turbo their TL's (2007-2009), they didn't sit around waiting for a company to produce a bolt on kit. One member, Rodney made his own kit and figured a way to tune it. This guy was just a member here. Not an Acura engineer or a performance shop owner. Just a car enthusiast who like many others, paved the way for new modifications. Thank you for being the 1st to make shit happen and document it, unlike most who keep brining up hp/tq and 1/4 mile figures but aren't actively looking for way to get to those claims.![Thumbs Up](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
This goes back to my comment made in this section a week ago. When the 3rd gen TL came out and some wanted to turbo their TL's (2007-2009), they didn't sit around waiting for a company to produce a bolt on kit. One member, Rodney made his own kit and figured a way to tune it. This guy was just a member here. Not an Acura engineer or a performance shop owner. Just a car enthusiast who like many others, paved the way for new modifications. Thank you for being the 1st to make shit happen and document it, unlike most who keep brining up hp/tq and 1/4 mile figures but aren't actively looking for way to get to those claims.
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thank you for ye positive feedback. I learned quickly if you rely on others to innovate or start making parts that it’ll become a paint drying watch session and literally go nowhere. The only company at this point showing interest in this platform is power rev racing and heel toe. Hopefully more will jump on board soon. As far as documentation I like to keep track to see what works and how affective it is. I can’t make it to a dyno or track regularly so this will be my best way to document.
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So you mentioned "Tuned". What is you take on let say a throttle controller like a Sprint Booster or Pedal Commander? Would you recommend a Throttle Controller vs. a K Tuner or a JD4 Tuner?
I don't necessarily track it but would like an extra power. I was considering a down pipe but heard to get optimum gains, I need to get it tune which I needed either a K Tuner or JB4
Thanks
I don't necessarily track it but would like an extra power. I was considering a down pipe but heard to get optimum gains, I need to get it tune which I needed either a K Tuner or JB4
Thanks
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Looks really good man. PM me when you guys are headed to the track (Island or Atco); would love to tag along. (Instagram: Acuraman68)
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thanks, yeah not everyone has same goals which is fine. My goal ultimately is make it a reliable 11second car. 👍🏻
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So you mentioned "Tuned". What is you take on let say a throttle controller like a Sprint Booster or Pedal Commander? Would you recommend a Throttle Controller vs. a K Tuner or a JD4 Tuner?
I don't necessarily track it but would like an extra power. I was considering a down pipe but heard to get optimum gains, I need to get it tune which I needed either a K Tuner or JB4
Thanks
I don't necessarily track it but would like an extra power. I was considering a down pipe but heard to get optimum gains, I need to get it tune which I needed either a K Tuner or JB4
Thanks
as you can tell there are gains to be made with just the downpipe although to take full advantage a tune would be ideal.
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Is Hondata even venturing into this market? They don't even have a tune for the 2.0T TLX and have stated they will not be offering one. I would assume their justification is due to cost:profit ... seeing as they do offer for the RDX which sells substantially better than the TLX. But at the same time, I feel like people who buy TLXs would be far more inclined to tune their cars than somebody in an RDX. I guess time will tell ...
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Bigger turbo, downpipe, tune and maybe a drop-in K&N style filter (or well engineered CAI) and call it a day. Maybe a catback, but the cost of one is probably going to be stupid for nominal gains. Maybe if someone offers an axleback exhaust it will be cheaper and offer similar gains. Just as long as it isn't absurdly loud and doesn't drone on the highway. Regardless, with just a bigger turbo, DP and tune ... you'll have the option to make enough power to rapidly start breaking things in the drivetrain, especially since it's Honda we're talking about.
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Is Hondata even venturing into this market? They don't even have a tune for the 2.0T TLX and have stated they will not be offering one. I would assume their justification is due to cost:profit ... seeing as they do offer for the RDX which sells substantially better than the TLX. But at the same time, I feel like people who buy TLXs would be far more inclined to tune their cars than somebody in an RDX. I guess time will tell ...
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It's nice that they're doing stuff like this, but how involved a lot of their mods are and the cost:power is just foolish. A ported TB isn't bad, nor is a midpipe ... but cylinder heads and porting the intake manifold? Thanks, but no thanks.
Bigger turbo, downpipe, tune and maybe a drop-in K&N style filter (or well engineered CAI) and call it a day. Maybe a catback, but the cost of one is probably going to be stupid for nominal gains. Maybe if someone offers an axleback exhaust it will be cheaper and offer similar gains. Just as long as it isn't absurdly loud and doesn't drone on the highway. Regardless, with just a bigger turbo, DP and tune ... you'll have the option to make enough power to rapidly start breaking things in the drivetrain, especially since it's Honda we're talking about.
Bigger turbo, downpipe, tune and maybe a drop-in K&N style filter (or well engineered CAI) and call it a day. Maybe a catback, but the cost of one is probably going to be stupid for nominal gains. Maybe if someone offers an axleback exhaust it will be cheaper and offer similar gains. Just as long as it isn't absurdly loud and doesn't drone on the highway. Regardless, with just a bigger turbo, DP and tune ... you'll have the option to make enough power to rapidly start breaking things in the drivetrain, especially since it's Honda we're talking about.
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Is Hondata even venturing into this market? They don't even have a tune for the 2.0T TLX and have stated they will not be offering one. I would assume their justification is due to cost:profit ... seeing as they do offer for the RDX which sells substantially better than the TLX. But at the same time, I feel like people who buy TLXs would be far more inclined to tune their cars than somebody in an RDX. I guess time will tell ...
As circumstances can change, stay tuned. (no pun intended)
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So you mentioned "Tuned". What is you take on let say a throttle controller like a Sprint Booster or Pedal Commander? Would you recommend a Throttle Controller vs. a K Tuner or a JD4 Tuner?
I don't necessarily track it but would like an extra power. I was considering a down pipe but heard to get optimum gains, I need to get it tune which I needed either a K Tuner or JB4
Thanks
I don't necessarily track it but would like an extra power. I was considering a down pipe but heard to get optimum gains, I need to get it tune which I needed either a K Tuner or JB4
Thanks
To Hondamobilemechanic:
Nice to see someone actually doing something other than wishing & hoping. Goes back to the early days of Hot Rodding when you even had to modify the stuff from people like Edelbrock, Holly, Clay Smith etc to get it to work in your setup.
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OP,
Are you in NJ?
Are you in NJ?
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SB & PC don't add any power they just change the mapping of the pedal so the set ECU thinks its pressed further than it is. Tune adds power because either piggy back or flash its spoofing or changing the instructions the ECU has for limits on various functions like boost limit, spark advance curves, fuel flow etc.
To Hondamobilemechanic:
Nice to see someone actually doing something other than wishing & hoping. Goes back to the early days of Hot Rodding when you even had to modify the stuff from people like Edelbrock, Holly, Clay Smith etc to get it to work in your setup.
To Hondamobilemechanic:
Nice to see someone actually doing something other than wishing & hoping. Goes back to the early days of Hot Rodding when you even had to modify the stuff from people like Edelbrock, Holly, Clay Smith etc to get it to work in your setup.
Yes I have a SB because they send me a prototype to test out. I don't mind a sudden acceleration on it. I just don't really wanna mess around with tuning the ECU since California just pass a new emission law that if they detect any tuned ECU regardless you reflash it back to stock it will not pass smog. And I have a friend works for Honda HQ where some owners of Civic Type Rs or Accord 2.0Ts tuned there vehicle and doesn't know what they are doing or overboosting causes there engine to blow. So I am somewhat hesitant to do any ECU tuned. I was very close to get at JB4 but on the website it is still a Beta version.
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Very nice downpipe you fabricated! Thx for creating the video and results.
Is it 304L or 316L, and did you reuse the OEM flanges and flexpipe?
Is it 304L or 316L, and did you reuse the OEM flanges and flexpipe?
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Nice job, OP!
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I'm in North NJ (Bergen County) and use to be an ASE certified master technician. I worked for Acura, BMW, Mercedes and a private shop before leaving to run a business. We should get together and shoot the shit sometime. I hope you and your family are safe and didn't suffer any damages from the storm two days ago. It's almost unreal in NJ. Looks like a war zone with a mix of walking dead scenes.
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