Acura TL Builder's Ultimate Boost Thread
Well... Yes and No.
Specially selected dealerships offered Comptech performance items as an add-on and or can be installed. The dealership I had worked for, did offer this. They still had Comptech parts in their inventory. This was a short period run since most customers weren't dropping 6K for the blower and another 1K for installation. Perhaps out of all the 3rd gen TL's and 1st gen TSX, maybe 2% actually bought their vehicles new with comtech performance items added. True story, my TL was actually bought from a dealership (In NJ) that offered the Comptech performance parts. The original owner was ready to pull the trigger on a blower but never did. I'm friends with the guy on Facebook and he's still shocked I have the car still and it's in flawless condition (plus boosted). He offered to buy it back a few times, but I keep saying No
No No, not today. Lmao.
Seriously though,
You can google when Comptech teamed up with Acura (Some dealerships) and what they offered.
Specially selected dealerships offered Comptech performance items as an add-on and or can be installed. The dealership I had worked for, did offer this. They still had Comptech parts in their inventory. This was a short period run since most customers weren't dropping 6K for the blower and another 1K for installation. Perhaps out of all the 3rd gen TL's and 1st gen TSX, maybe 2% actually bought their vehicles new with comtech performance items added. True story, my TL was actually bought from a dealership (In NJ) that offered the Comptech performance parts. The original owner was ready to pull the trigger on a blower but never did. I'm friends with the guy on Facebook and he's still shocked I have the car still and it's in flawless condition (plus boosted). He offered to buy it back a few times, but I keep saying No
No No, not today. Lmao.
Seriously though,
You can google when Comptech teamed up with Acura (Some dealerships) and what they offered.
So, again, no factory boosted applications.....
K23A1 RDX doesn't count. We're talking about the 3G TL
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Your absolutely right OsK! Glad you split that hair for us!
I'm about to modify all the RDX 410cc injectors. Ill go get the I/M gasket and remove the I/M to get near the fuel rail.
https://acurazine.com/forums/second-...-tl-cl-716741/
I'm following this thread to a T. Anyone know another thread I can leech info from?
Like I said when I pointed you to this thread, it was only for the connector repinning, it's a 2nd gen thread.
Before you start cutting and grinding on the injectors, try the fit on the rails and runners first. I didn't have to do anything and I don't think I ever read anyone else doing anything except lube up the orings and pop them in.
I still have my RDX injectors, let me find them and I'll post a pic.
Before you start cutting and grinding on the injectors, try the fit on the rails and runners first. I didn't have to do anything and I don't think I ever read anyone else doing anything except lube up the orings and pop them in.
I still have my RDX injectors, let me find them and I'll post a pic.
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Thank you for the post. I'm currently in my garage with dremel in hand(goggles on) and thought, "Lets check the build thread first".
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No extra parts needed to achieve. Only Neednose pliers for clamps. Did this to lower intake temps after s/C install.
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Hey fellas, what are the torque specs for plenum and I/M manifold?
I'm reading to tighten the I/M to 16 lbs and the plenum to 9lbs. is this correct?
I'm reading to tighten the I/M to 16 lbs and the plenum to 9lbs. is this correct?
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Thank you!
My torque wrench starts at 10lbs. The plenum spec is 8.8lbs. Would there be an adverse affect to overtorqueing to 10lbs?
I just remembered I have the haines manual.. Going to study that so I'm not caught with my pants down on injector D-Day.
My torque wrench starts at 10lbs. The plenum spec is 8.8lbs. Would there be an adverse affect to overtorqueing to 10lbs?
I just remembered I have the haines manual.. Going to study that so I'm not caught with my pants down on injector D-Day.
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Why does that paper with installation tips repeatedly say precat deletes when you have HFPCs? Is it possible they sent you the wrong paper? The paper that came with mine says HFPCs and nowhere mentions pcd. It also nowhere mentions anything about wrapping them with exhaust wrap.
I also don't see why they cant be wrapped if they can be ceramic coated....
I also don't see why they cant be wrapped if they can be ceramic coated....
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White Lightning Exhaust Coatings | Swain Tech Coatings | Industrial Coatings | High Performance Racing Coatings
this is the real good stuff.
this is the real good stuff.
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I've completed the battery relocation to the trunk.
RV6 HFPCs should be finished getting black ceramic coating in the next five days.
Injectors go in this Saturday. HFPC on Sunday, if I get them back in time.
Purchased OEM side skirts today on eBay for $220 shipped, completing the type-S kit. Wish ATLP still offered single tip exhausts.
RV6 HFPCs should be finished getting black ceramic coating in the next five days.
Injectors go in this Saturday. HFPC on Sunday, if I get them back in time.
Purchased OEM side skirts today on eBay for $220 shipped, completing the type-S kit. Wish ATLP still offered single tip exhausts.
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Does the ECU use the duty cycle numbers to read gauge the MPG?
I found the that my engine bay temps are considerably lower than they were before installing the injectors and getting a new tune from DomGSR.
RV6 HFPC are ready for pick up this Monday. Next Sunday is the install day.
I found the that my engine bay temps are considerably lower than they were before installing the injectors and getting a new tune from DomGSR.
RV6 HFPC are ready for pick up this Monday. Next Sunday is the install day.
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I plan to reseal the S/C next weekend. The loctite you suggested is waiting in the garage.
Ordered 10qt of Redline High Temp ATF and x2 bottles AC Delco GM Supercharger oil today.
I'm picking up my HFPCs from the ceramic coating shop tomorrow, will post pics.
Ordered 10qt of Redline High Temp ATF and x2 bottles AC Delco GM Supercharger oil today.
I'm picking up my HFPCs from the ceramic coating shop tomorrow, will post pics.