The 2007 RL Acura Supercharger/A-spec/Brake upgrade **PIX+DYNO Pg 1**
12-12-2010, 07:46 PM
#162
forget the supercharger if we can dump a TL Turbo and make 300whp without breaking a sweat...
then again...this is already on a RL and a turbo...isn't.
I'm starting to serioiusly consider Genesis 5.0 for 2012
then again...this is already on a RL and a turbo...isn't.
I'm starting to serioiusly consider Genesis 5.0 for 2012
12-12-2010, 07:57 PM
#163
Senior Moderator
The guys's too busy driving the car to take vids, probably. Maybe one of you SoCal locals can meet up with him to get better pictures. Honestly, the SC is a much better fit for our J35s than a turbo....though a turbo would be an interesting project for someone.
12-12-2010, 08:41 PM
#164
I think the RL crowd would be quite happy with 300whp.
http://jandrnextlevelperformance.com...-tl-turbo-kit/
01-11-2011, 10:57 AM
#165
Update:
The Supercharged RL has been a reliable pleasure to drive.
I ran into a new BMW M3 owner last evening at the pump, he was a former TL owner.
He missed the gas mileage. The M3 gets 12 MPH vs my 17MPH in the city.
My children and his complain about the small space in the rear seat in the M3.
The RL has a very comfortable rear seat even for adults.
The M3 owner missed all the technology that Acura puts in their cars, believe it or not.
Exit strategy-
The car has 68,000 miles on it, I will drive it for another 2 years till it has about 100,000 miles. The RL is a high quality automobile, the interior looks new.
If the dealers in California give me a hard time, I will drive it to Vegas and sell it there.
My reason for getting another vehicle will only be if there is a big advance in technology, I.e- Fuel cell, electric etc.
Best Wishes
The Supercharged RL has been a reliable pleasure to drive.
I ran into a new BMW M3 owner last evening at the pump, he was a former TL owner.
He missed the gas mileage. The M3 gets 12 MPH vs my 17MPH in the city.
My children and his complain about the small space in the rear seat in the M3.
The RL has a very comfortable rear seat even for adults.
The M3 owner missed all the technology that Acura puts in their cars, believe it or not.
Exit strategy-
The car has 68,000 miles on it, I will drive it for another 2 years till it has about 100,000 miles. The RL is a high quality automobile, the interior looks new.
If the dealers in California give me a hard time, I will drive it to Vegas and sell it there.
My reason for getting another vehicle will only be if there is a big advance in technology, I.e- Fuel cell, electric etc.
Best Wishes
01-11-2011, 11:18 AM
#166
I paid $48,000 with tax for a 2007 RL with Technology and CMBS packages at the end of 2006. The upgrades were $10,000(Supercharger, Brakes-steel brake lines, slotted rotors, Pads and ASPEC suspension), $1,000 new run flat tires, regular maintenance about $1,000.
If I sell the car in 2012 for $20,000, then the car cost $40,000 to drive for 6 years and 100,000 miles.
Sound reasonable?
If I sell the car in 2012 for $20,000, then the car cost $40,000 to drive for 6 years and 100,000 miles.
Sound reasonable?
01-11-2011, 11:38 AM
#167
2007 LSM KB1 Tech w/CMBS
Hell, let me know when you decide to sell the car next year and I'll buy it. 20K works for me for a SC RL and it'd be a nice companion to my '97 NSX.
01-14-2011, 11:18 AM
#168
Hi Stevieray,
I will probably sell the car in about 2 yrs.
I am just really enjoying the car as a daily driver.
The car has the engine from Japan like the NSX, so it should easily be good for more than 200,000 miles. The interior of the car is High Quality, looks new after 68,000 miles.
The car has CMBS-Collision Mitigation Braking system- one of my favorite options for both safety and long trips or driving while tired with the adaptive Cruise control.
Acura makes great cars.
This is the car Acura should have made and will probably come out with something like it in 2012.
Best Wishes,
I will probably sell the car in about 2 yrs.
I am just really enjoying the car as a daily driver.
The car has the engine from Japan like the NSX, so it should easily be good for more than 200,000 miles. The interior of the car is High Quality, looks new after 68,000 miles.
The car has CMBS-Collision Mitigation Braking system- one of my favorite options for both safety and long trips or driving while tired with the adaptive Cruise control.
Acura makes great cars.
This is the car Acura should have made and will probably come out with something like it in 2012.
Best Wishes,
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06-16-2012, 04:06 PM
#175
06-18-2012, 10:23 AM
#176
Chapter Leader (Chicago)
Well i'd like to do this upgrade. got the ok from the bank... but still thinking about it...
I really want my Mercedes Benz S-Class instead... but who knows.
I really want my Mercedes Benz S-Class instead... but who knows.
06-18-2012, 11:39 AM
#177
Senior Moderator
Why not PM the OP for deets? He's not here very much at all so that's probably the most effective way to contact him.
09-06-2012, 10:06 PM
#181
I might just be #2 to bolt-on the C-T SC.
Had it on my 3G TL (was one of the first) back in '05. Loved it but lost my lust after getting tired of FWD.
Now with AWD I am getting excited all over again...
Doesn't help being several thousand miles from the west coast...
Now that I'm in a RL, I have the mod bug all over again... I've got the will.
Had it on my 3G TL (was one of the first) back in '05. Loved it but lost my lust after getting tired of FWD.
Now with AWD I am getting excited all over again...
Doesn't help being several thousand miles from the west coast...
Now that I'm in a RL, I have the mod bug all over again... I've got the will.
09-11-2012, 09:48 AM
#184
Senior Moderator
I think the problem is the $8,000 price tag.
09-11-2012, 11:48 AM
#186
09-19-2012, 09:14 AM
#190
Suzuka Master
iTrader: (1)
Thanks guys for all the nice words and a special thanks to ctgasman for giving us the opportunity to play with with his car The project was a little frustrating at times But since were kinda of use to modifying Honda/Acuras for the last 25 years not a problem. As far as the RL project we did base line dynos on a all wheel dyno first But this car didn't like that much and we were a little UN easy trying to push the car so we opted out to take the drive shaft out and run the car on our Dyno Dynamics Dyno which worked out great. As far as the kit. We used a CT Type S TL kit to start with and the only cutting was to some of the plastic in the engine bay. We were very excited that we were able to keep the factory ecu happy in the end witch was one of our biggest concerns. The air fuel ratios were spot on and there was no detonation at all. Our next change in the car will be a couple more pounds of boost and some exhaust work If the gasman can convince his wife that awesome sound of the supercharger is very normal for a older car. By the way if you have any questions please give me a call at the shop Cheers Shane
11-25-2013, 02:19 PM
#192
Crazy Russian
Does anybody knows about tuning ECU or some emulator MAP on this car?
I don't believe in stock ECU and original programm
I don't believe in stock ECU and original programm
Last edited by MyKL; 11-25-2013 at 02:33 PM.
11-26-2013, 10:34 AM
#193
As for your question, I don't know nuttin', but smarter heads than I have said that nobody has ever developed the capability for ECU tuning on this car. A sufficient number of customers for it just isn't there.
And maybe you "don't believe" in stock ECU and original programming, but maybe you can believe in 45 extra horsepower at the wheels, even with only 2.5 pounds of boost and without any need to end-run emissions regulations.
11-26-2013, 03:04 PM
#194
Crazy Russian
First, I'm delighted this thread is back! It's one of my alltime favorites.
As for your question, I don't know nutting, but smarter heads than I have said that nobody has ever developed the capability for ECU tuning on this car. A sufficient number of customers for it just isn't there.
And maybe you "don't believe" in stock ECU and original programming, but maybe you can believe in 45 extra horsepower at the wheels, even with only 2.5 pounds of boost and without any need to end-run emissions regulations.
As for your question, I don't know nutting, but smarter heads than I have said that nobody has ever developed the capability for ECU tuning on this car. A sufficient number of customers for it just isn't there.
And maybe you "don't believe" in stock ECU and original programming, but maybe you can believe in 45 extra horsepower at the wheels, even with only 2.5 pounds of boost and without any need to end-run emissions regulations.
I believe in 45 extra HP.
BUT
As I know, honda MAP is an atmo sensor, it can measure only till 0.7bar pressure (10PSI) but ECU has only atmo fuel and ignition cards.
I saw myself 23 degree at full load minimum.
But with that degree at 6.5PSI engine detonates/knock (sorry for my english.
That is why I think that this car was builded with some ECU tuning or additional ECU, me by AEM FIC or Unichip or Comtech cheats.
11-26-2013, 03:53 PM
#195
Hi, thanks for reply.
I believe in 45 extra HP.
BUT
As I know, honda MAP is an atmo sensor, it can measure only till 0.7bar pressure (10PSI) but ECU has only atmo fuel and ignition cards.
I saw myself 23 degree at full load minimum.
But with that degree at 6.5PSI engine detonates/knock (sorry for my english.
That is why I think that this car was builded with some ECU tuning or additional ECU, me by AEM FIC or Unichip or Comtech cheats.
I believe in 45 extra HP.
BUT
As I know, honda MAP is an atmo sensor, it can measure only till 0.7bar pressure (10PSI) but ECU has only atmo fuel and ignition cards.
I saw myself 23 degree at full load minimum.
But with that degree at 6.5PSI engine detonates/knock (sorry for my english.
That is why I think that this car was builded with some ECU tuning or additional ECU, me by AEM FIC or Unichip or Comtech cheats.
As for the car, to be honest, you know more than I do. I know it hasn't been done, but that doesn't mean nobody can do it.
11-27-2013, 10:01 AM
#197
My guess is he used the Comptech box that comes with the SC kit. It fools the ecu by adjusting signals before they get back to the ecu. I forget what it was called or exactly what it did (its been a long time). But I had wired one on my 2nd gen TL-S when I was supercharged
05-25-2014, 02:22 AM
#198
Bumping this thread in hopes someone who is well versed with the J-series engines could chime in here...
I'm considering the CT-Engineering supercharger kit for the TL which was used on ctgasman's build, however his was on the KB1's J35A8. To my knowledge, the same engine was used in the 3G TL as the KB1 (someone correct me if I'm wrong). My question is if there should be an area of concern when putting it on a J37A2 in my KB2?
Thanks in advance to anyone who can help!
I'm considering the CT-Engineering supercharger kit for the TL which was used on ctgasman's build, however his was on the KB1's J35A8. To my knowledge, the same engine was used in the 3G TL as the KB1 (someone correct me if I'm wrong). My question is if there should be an area of concern when putting it on a J37A2 in my KB2?
Thanks in advance to anyone who can help!
05-25-2014, 03:49 PM
#199
Senior Moderator
The TL-S had the same J35A8. The non-type S was a 3.2.
05-25-2014, 08:44 PM
#200
So they used a TL-S kit on this build knowing that the KB1 had the same J35A8, which to me is completely logical. Forgot the non-type S was a 3.2, thanks.
Just gonna wait here until someone could chime in as to why this SC wouldn't work on a KB2 though....if no one does, I may just bite the bullet.
If it doesn't work, I may have a very expensive paperweight instead of a boosted RL
Just gonna wait here until someone could chime in as to why this SC wouldn't work on a KB2 though....if no one does, I may just bite the bullet.
If it doesn't work, I may have a very expensive paperweight instead of a boosted RL
