Best Frankenstein J series for my UA5 TL-S?
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Best Frankenstein J series for my UA5 TL-S?
So as...practically none of you know, I was once going to build up my J32a2, but unfortunately my budget for that was thrown out the window (long story short, aunt in Ireland got cancer, went to see her, roundtrip plus hotel cost a boatload) Now slowly but surely I'm getting money back to buildup my TL-S. I want to know what the best base engine (that would be an easy direct swap) would be, and what parts should be use, let's make this our project (just with my $). Hopefully OP will be able to finish this time around, but things are looking better. I was thinking either J32a2, J35a3, or J35a4 as starting engine, anyone have any suggestions, please feel free to chime in.
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So as...practically none of you know, I was once going to build up my J32a2, but unfortunately my budget for that was thrown out the window (long story short, aunt in Ireland got cancer, went to see her, roundtrip plus hotel cost a boatload) Now slowly but surely I'm getting money back to buildup my TL-S. I want to know what the best base engine (that would be an easy direct swap) would be, and what parts should be use, let's make this our project (just with my $). Hopefully OP will be able to finish this time around, but things are looking better. I was thinking either J32a2, J35a3, or J35a4 as starting engine, anyone have any suggestions, please feel free to chime in.
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I believe that there is someone on here with a stroked j32a2 block and heads up to a j35 and I think you can do the same with a j35 stroked to a j37? Those would be your best options for a motor build if you aren't considering forced induction. A stroked j series with a few bolt on's would be able to put down a pretty healthy amount of hp and ft/lbs. Of torque throughout your rpm range
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j35A3, 3.7 crank, rods, pistons (bored 1mm over to 90mm), J35a7 or J37a1 cams, CL-s 6 speed. Its the setup i have in mine. It will easily spin 275/35/18s in 2nd
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Is everything else from the J35A3 other than what you mentioned (e.g. IM/TB/fuel pump, etc)? Do you keep using the TL ECU?
Also, regarding the CL-S 6MT, I've kept my eye on those but have had a hard time finding them. I've heard there are other 6MT/LSD trans that will fit, do you know which ones those are?
Sorry about all the questions and thanks in advance :P
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Rods and pistons from the 3.7 or the j35A3? I've heard of some people using the RL pistons (and maybe rods). What's the service limit of the bores on the J35A3? I've heard it's close to 90mm.
Is everything else from the J35A3 other than what you mentioned (e.g. IM/TB/fuel pump, etc)? Do you keep using the TL ECU?
Also, regarding the CL-S 6MT, I've kept my eye on those but have had a hard time finding them. I've heard there are other 6MT/LSD trans that will fit, do you know which ones those are?
Sorry about all the questions and thanks in advance :P
Is everything else from the J35A3 other than what you mentioned (e.g. IM/TB/fuel pump, etc)? Do you keep using the TL ECU?
Also, regarding the CL-S 6MT, I've kept my eye on those but have had a hard time finding them. I've heard there are other 6MT/LSD trans that will fit, do you know which ones those are?
Sorry about all the questions and thanks in advance :P
There arent any other 6 speed lsd trans that bolt up. The 6 speed TL-S trans has a different bell housing, and the 6 speed from the 04-06 tl dont have the sensor needed to run with the CL-S ecu. Now if you run the AEM standalone that wouldnt matter.
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Sorry for resurrecting such an old thread guys. 😅 I just wanted some clarity. I’m beginnig my swap consisting of a j35a3 with j32a2 heads and a j37 mani into a tlp. My 2 questions are.....if I want to have the same shift points on my rpm band as the type s, would I need to use a type s ecu? If so.....what happens with vsa?
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