2008 TLSA crate/rebuilt/reman engine store/shop
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2008 TLSA crate/rebuilt/reman engine store/shop
My 08 TLSA has started burning about 2.5qt/wk (~500miles), 327K miles on the engine without a single issue... so, I can't complain, she's been an excellent car. I was wondering if anything had worked with a store/shop/builder to get a crate/rebuilt/reman engine. I'm very hesitant to buy a junk yard motor, especially as this point where most will have been sitting for some time now or have >100K on them.
Any info is appreciated.
Thanks very much,
Chaz
Any info is appreciated.
Thanks very much,
Chaz
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I'm a strong supporter of junkyard motors, I've swapped in more than a few over the years & except for gaskets/timing belts, they've been the definition of stout.
In your case, you can pick up a J35A8 out of a 05'-08' RL for less than 1k (easily) with a respectable amount of miles. Another plus for the RL motor except that it's a direct drop in, is that most RL owners don't beat on their cars & I'd bet most barely saw high RPMs.
In your case, you can pick up a J35A8 out of a 05'-08' RL for less than 1k (easily) with a respectable amount of miles. Another plus for the RL motor except that it's a direct drop in, is that most RL owners don't beat on their cars & I'd bet most barely saw high RPMs.
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I'm a strong supporter of junkyard motors, I've swapped in more than a few over the years & except for gaskets/timing belts, they've been the definition of stout.
In your case, you can pick up a J35A8 out of a 05'-08' RL for less than 1k (easily) with a respectable amount of miles. Another plus for the RL motor except that it's a direct drop in, is that most RL owners don't beat on their cars & I'd bet most barely saw high RPMs.
In your case, you can pick up a J35A8 out of a 05'-08' RL for less than 1k (easily) with a respectable amount of miles. Another plus for the RL motor except that it's a direct drop in, is that most RL owners don't beat on their cars & I'd bet most barely saw high RPMs.
while searching around i found Powertrain Products Inc, have you ever heard of them or seen them mentioned anywhere? they seem to have reman J35A8 engines, I haven't called them yet to confirm components used and what actually comes with the engine (intake, throttle body, sensors, ect). but they have a good review base on Birdeye.com and an A+ rating on BBB... i don't mind the cost increase if i'm buying a reman, especially if it comes with a warranty.
https://www.powertrainproducts.net/P...roductCode=424
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So this thread got me thinking a bit; beyond the bellhousing change for 6MT cars, what other changes would be necessary to swap a J35A8 into a 2006 TL?
Note, when I say I was "thinking a bit", that's all it is, more for curiosity's sake. The engine in my TL is fully sound, and if I do need to swap it out, I'll probably opt for a J35A6 as that is about as close to perfectly plug and play as an engine change gets.
Note, when I say I was "thinking a bit", that's all it is, more for curiosity's sake. The engine in my TL is fully sound, and if I do need to swap it out, I'll probably opt for a J35A6 as that is about as close to perfectly plug and play as an engine change gets.
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The A8, aside from the bellhousing swap, is pretty much a direct replacement for the A3. No need to swap sensors, they're all interchangeable. One difference I found was that the water passage on the A8 is different from the A3 & most likely since the RL/TL-S have an extra coolant sensor I believe. You'd be able to swap your stock A3 water passage over easily though.
Aside from that, I did come across something interesting when cross referencing part #''s. The 05' RL/04-05' TL use a different timing gear compared to the 06+ RL/06'+ TL (13621-RCA-A01 & 13621-RCA-A11). Curious what the differences are...
You can also go J37 & have some real fun...
Aside from that, I did come across something interesting when cross referencing part #''s. The 05' RL/04-05' TL use a different timing gear compared to the 06+ RL/06'+ TL (13621-RCA-A01 & 13621-RCA-A11). Curious what the differences are...
You can also go J37 & have some real fun...
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