USAFguy22

Nothing too wild, maybe 350-360 @ wheels on mustang dyno,

and yes, he would still beat me with wheels 8-(

swoosh

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^^^ we should definitely get some runs down when I am done with the heads

USAFguy22

I hope there is a blower/turbo/or NO2 strapped to those heads

swoosh

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am NA for now...getting some work done (I want to get a lot of work done to the heads but not sure if I should dive into it or just get a decent port and polish job)

Buda

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My Pro car kit arrive yesterday. The earlex 3500 sprayer, 8 gallons of dip, and several other items are waiting to be unboxed.

swoosh

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USAFguy22

That would all depend on your.....
Goals
Budget
Preference
Capabilities

A full valve-train + head work will more than likely require EMS. And you wont get the most out of that work until you either raise compression (NA) or lower compression (boost), both requiring EMS...

And while discussing spending, you should track down a 6sp , that with a good LSD will trumph any mild head work done.

^^

swoosh

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^^^ I would like to break the 350whp mark while staying NA...might not happen but thats the magic number for me

Am getting the heads done, raising the CR to 12:1 (just 2 points, each point is 0.5)....port and polish job, I already got the Type S cams (thinking of a Bisi stage 1 regrind on those)....changing the heads to J32A2 since it had dedicated exhaust headers....

am confused on cams since this is my DD, I dont want to go tooo aggressive on the cam profile at the same time, dont want to raise the CR tooo much since I run 91 gas....dont want to have to run 93/109....wish e85 was more readily available

finally, I do have MS3 sitting....am trying to tune it but its a pain in the butt....has a gazillion options....

USAFguy22

350 NA would take a LOT of work to say the least.... 12-12.5 is about your limit with 91octane.

Check this tread for different info on J series builds
http://nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php?t=168431

swoosh

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^^^ yeah he is using a J32A3 bottom end and heads....am trying to see if I can bolt on the J32A2 heads on my J32A3 bottom...

USAFguy22

You are still trying to get ~110whp/L which seems a little out of reach. Science of Speed barely cracked 400whp with their fully built/stroked/ITB'd 3.5L motor (114whp/L).

It also has DOHC which the J series does not have. However if J35Z2 heads could be installed you would get i-VTEC and gain a few hp... Or you could just start out with a J37A4 thats in the newer TL's since it has more displacement, higher compression (11.3:1), and VTEC on both intake/exhaust. Not to mention the engine is lighter overall due to aluminum cylinder liners.

Oh btw I talked to SoS and that is a $25,000 motor

swoosh

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^^^ and hence I aborted the whole process

I think I will put my goals lower and make them 325whp LOL

USAFguy22

Summer is upon us, we should schedule a photo shoot in the coming months.


Picture credit goes to Jeremiah

swoosh

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looking SEXY !!!


the car is looking good too

USAFguy22

^^<3

1black_seven

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There's some more of that lying around. :wink:

1black_seven

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When do you get back?

swoosh

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he got a nice back I know

btw waddup Chris ?

1black_seven

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Erica never complained either...
but that's neither here nor there.

I'm kinda mopin around. Trying to finish out my stupid degree.
This happened tho


The roof looks like crinkeld aluminium foil. Estimated $6k on repair. I'm out of the game for 3 weeks at the most so I don't think I'll be able to come to the Azine meet.

swoosh

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Erica has every right to complain if she didnt, means something is wrong with KY

and damn I do see a custom paint job in your future

USAFguy22

Theres no way she would complain lol

And I'll be back mid-late June.

And damn Chris... Time for BATTLESHIP GREY!
http://i45.tinypic.com/25uml4l.jpg

1black_seven

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Erica comments always make me 'lol'

I was about two days away from buying my ronjon aero kit then this shit happened. I'm covered but my deductible was $500 and a new clutch for my saturn ran me $900.
My "fun stuff" budget is in the red for now

I hoping that there's enough damage for a repaint. I would be so happy

USAFguy22

900 for a saturn clutch.... ouch, I hope that is labor and everything... still cheaper than nsx clutch though

McCollins23

DO they still make Ron Jon kits for the 3G? Even if they still make them I don't think they are compatible with the Type S.

1black_seven

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I was prepared to make some adjustments and do some cutting to make it fit. But I called Jay Wolfe and they said the Ronjon kits are made for the 07-08 TLs and the 04-06s.

I was thinking of doing a RJ front bumper with the Type-S side/rear. I just wanted something different from all the A-SPEC TLs rolling around in Wichita.

1black_seven

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USAFguy22

Not sure if I'm down for the front bumper. Just looks..... odd? Like something needs to be in that plain spot in the middle.

1black_seven

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I can get an acura decal for the bald spot!

USAFguy22

But the logo is already right above that on the grille? If you like it then that's what matters. Is this a fiberglass kit?

HondaGuy1212

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That hail damage looks bad. Sorry to hear about that.

A friend of mine is interested in a TL

Here's the rundown on it:

2006 Acura TL
Original Owner
NHBP/black leather
Navigation
6MT/Original Clutch
Clean title
original window sales sticker
All original

13,000 firm. What's the verdict?

McCollins23

That nose will look out of place if you are not slammed on some very nice wheels. Personally I don't dig it, I used to but not anymore. And IDK what Jay Wolfe is talking about, I'm pretty sure I remember reading from the guy at RonJon that the kit is discontinued.

Go for it

1black_seven

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I wouldn't put an acura decal on it, if anything I'd install the cmod grill and just leave it black..

Polyurethane

HondaGuy1212

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Thanks, Matt!

Mileage is 86K. We'll see how she looks in person!

1black_seven

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Bare in mind that the 04-06 TLs were plagued with transmission problems around 100k-kish miles.

HondaGuy1212

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Really. Even the 6MT? Hmm..that may be a deal breaker.

Steven Bell

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I still love the RonJon grills. It does need a drop to complete the look.


Matt, the 3G will not fit a Type S (I've heard). I looked at getting one when I first got my car.

1black_seven

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The MTs not so much. Biggest problem I hear is it falling out of gear. But the autos are doomed.

Buda

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Hmm I wonder what is going to happen tomorrow.?

awz05TL

^^Looking forward to the outcome!!

awz05TL

So this last weekend, while I was out, someone put something on the hood of my car while it was parked in the parking lot and now it's all scratched up from one side! I am going to try to fix it sometime this week, just hoping it works, so that it at least looks decent for the meet.