The flashpro allows full user tuning and datalogging for the 20072008 acura tl base and type s mt and at. Now that i dont drive a big truck every day, i sure would love to have a manual. How to convert auto to manual transmission it still runs. The most notable exception was in 2014, when honda decided to forego an inhouse designed transmission and chose the zf 9hp transmission for their acura tlx v6 model, later extending the offering of the zf transmission to the. Heres why this base model 2008 acura tl makes 437 wheel. Smalser mentioned that the acura rl uses paddle shifters. This howto will help you to swap your honda accords automatic transmission with a 5speed manual. A 6speed manual transmission is installed from an acura cl type s or an. Oct 04, 2016 the av6 swap involves swapping in a transmission from an accord v6. Honda has long built nearly all of its own automobile transmissions, unlike many other automobile manufacturers which often source transmissions from external sources. If your vehicle is equipped with a navigation system, a navigation manual with detailed instructions, settings, and other information is also available. Honda has long built nearly all of its own automobile transmissions, unlike many other.
Used 2008 acura tl types fwd for sale with photos cargurus. It includes windows based software called flashpro manager. In general, honda 3shaft 5 speed transmissions are interchangeable. Its achilles heel is the 4speed automatic transmission, that, for one reason. Now that i have done the auto to manual swap using the 6 speed, i have another 6 speed sitting in my shop ready to go into my 5 speed bug. The brake pedal for the automatic will need to be replaced with a complete manual brake and clutch installation. Honda k20a type r engine swap 6 speed lsd transmission honda b18b b18b1 honda dc2 front end conversion. Its a decent box but wont last if you drive it hard. Japan direct japanese jdm engines, jdm transmissions. So i picked up a 6 speed awd manual transmission from a 2012 acura tl and will be trying to swap it on to my j35a8 2005 acura rl block.
More horsepower is required to turn clutch drums than a manual transmission s gears. Used car reminder posted by doug demuro in used car reminder on 18 comments back in the mid2000s, before acura went completely off the deep end and teamed up with angry birds to promote its cars, there was this thing. How to convert auto to manual transmission by don bowman. This type of transmission swap would be extremely challenging for the. Amsoil synthetic manual synchromesh transmission fluid is a premiumquality synthetic lubricant designed to surpass the most demanding lubrication requirements of manual transmissions and transaxles where nonextremepressure fluids are used. Unless the chassis is substantially the same as the donor engine eg 2007 engine in 2006 chassis of the same type we do not recommend that a flashpro is used for an engine swap.
The most notable revision is the return of the type s edition of the tl. The kpro should be used, with 20022004 engine harness, ecu and transmission speed sensor. Looking at an 06 acura tl, question about automatic vs manual i dont know how to drive a manual, well i do but not at the level i need to be at to take my car on the road, i have yet to find one but im looking for an 06 acura tl, originally a mt but due to no luck have wondered what differences the car has between automatic and manual, im. In order for this to work, you would need the ecu from a type s. Now, must of us know the critical problems with auto transmission this model has, my question is is it possible to fit an 03 cl type s 6 speed manual tranny. I am currently doing a auto to manual swap in my 07 tls. Looking at an 06 acura tl, question about automatic vs manual. The c4s speedometer cable will have to be replaced with a fourspeed type, which is longer because it enters from the righthand side. I know everything that i will need to preform this swap computer tranny cables sensors etc. Manual synchromesh transmission fluid 5w30 mtf amsoil. Acura tl 2004 2008 automatic transmission fluid and filter change how to change automatic transmission fluid and filter hondaacura has a reputation for being well built and trouble free, but their automatic. The manual transmission includes a limited slip differential. Our list of 8 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2008 acura tl.
Search used acura tl with manual transmission for sale nationwide. Get the best deals on complete auto transmissions for acura tl. Complete auto transmissions for acura tl for sale ebay. The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in your tl and how to check the transmission fluid level. A separate bell housing, clutch mechanism and hydraulic or manual clutch mechanism will be needed and, finally, a shifter and linkage. The decision to swap a manual transmission into my automatic tl was. The engine in your 2007 acura tl should be running when you perform a transmission fluid level check, otherwise it will be inaccurate. Also decided to buy a new master cylinder from acura so i know there will not. This diy is a step by step demonstration on how to convert your car from automatic to manual. When i bought my truck i was driving a big truck every dayso i didnt really want a manual.
This is a project that requires many parts and a strong mechanical aptitude. The tl only comes in automatic with sportshift and the 1999 2003 generation has transmission problems, a class action lawsuit was even filed against acura. Get personalized auto financing rates with no impact to your credit score. Im a pretty good mechanic but would this be totally stupid.
In a way, its kind of like making strange visual mods to your car like. The frontwheeldrive 2008 acura tl continues to offer one of the best combinations of luxury and performance in its segment. Acura tl standard transmission 2008, manual transmission mount by beck arnley. Left rear tire was flat, huge dent in hood and worst the transmission was a manual not an automatic. I was going to get the car all up and running using all of the factory components. Third generation tl 20042008 2004 acura tl transmission swap to manual. Swapping the acura rl manual transmission to a tl 6 speed manual. Car mod contest winner piterson and his modified acura tl. Sep 18, 2012 total labor hours and cost per hours to install a new use or rebuilt transmission for a 2002 acura 3. For one hundred years, beckarnley has been providing premium oe quality parts for vehicles. To purchase printed manuals, you can order online or contact. I have a 2001 acura cl types wondering if is possible to swap my automatic tranny for a.
Lets face it, manual transmissions are more fun to drive. Does the 20072008 tl type s have any major recallsproblems. Most of hondas automatic transmissions are unusual in that they do not use planetary gears like nearly all other makers. Jdm tranny, jdm manual transmission, jdm automatic transmission, jdm auto trans, jdm manual trans, jdm mcja, jdm slxa, jdm m6ha, jdm m2j5, jdm s4c, jdm s4xa, jdm skna. The manual 3rd gen also comes with brembos, an lsd, stiffer suspension, and better tires. Get the best deals on complete manual transmissions for acura tl. The definitive 2nd gen acura tl av6 transmission swap guide. If youve maxed out your performance mods, try converting your automatic transmission into a five speed manual. How to make the honda accord v6 all kinds of awesome jalopnik. Manual trans conversion page 6 honda odyssey forum. It is not complete yet this will make your car drivable, just no speedo, vtec and reverse lights.
Acura rl auto to manual conversion j35a8 engine basics. Manual to auto swap its different i know tacoma world. This is my daily driver and what im trying to do is come across a simular model that has a automatic transmission and swap it. I get asked quite a bit about automatic to manual transmission swaps. Automatic to manual transmission swap honda accord diy. Search over 2,200 listings to find the best local deals. On vehicles with automatic transmission, this requires transmission fluid changes more frequently than recommended by the maintenance minder. Using basic tools and supplies, you can have your newly converted civic running within a weekend. Blower does have signature whine when in boost above 4,000rpm. Acura has been developed sophisticated transmissions through years and it is critical that you add the exact type of transmission fluid stipulated by your owners manual typically in the back of the manual in a section titled fluid capacities. Used acura tl with manual transmission for sale cargurus. This transmission has the exact same gear ratios as the tl type s and is virtually a direct bolt on replacement, with some parts that need to be swapped. An automatic kit is coming since therere far more automatic transmissions out.
Its the transmission that should have been on our engines. On a reardrive vehicle, the drive shaft may also need to be replaced. Jdm subaru engine jdm subaru turbo engine jdm subaru ej205 engine jdm subaru ej207 engine jdm subaru ej255 engine jdm subaru ej20 engine jdm subaru. When it is time to change your manual transmission fluid typically after 60k miles, then again every 30k miles afterwards, dont think you need to immediately call your favorite professional to do this simple task for you. From what i understand the 2006 and older tls had transmission pressure sensor issues so they added an additional 3rd gear pressure sensor 2 in all along with some tuning changes to prolong transmission life in the 2007 and 2008 models. Converting your 1992 to 2000 honda civic automatic to a manual transmission is one of the most rewarding experiences you can have as a honda enthusiast. Apis swap kit currently supports only the manual transmission. Detailed features and specs for the used 2008 acura tl including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more.
This 2008 acura has an engine swap, centrifugal supercharger, and tons more modifications. Total labor hours and cost per hours to install a new use or rebuilt transmission for a 2002 acura 3. The 2001 2003 acura cl automatic transmisson with sportshift. Get the best deals on complete manual transmissions for acura tl when you shop the largest online selection at. Japan direct japanese offers car jdm engines, jdm transmissions, car parts and car accessories for all cars like honda, mitsubishi, nissan, acura, subaru, mazda and toyota etc. You could drive manual, automatic, semiautomatic or cvt, but your vehicles transmission works by gear reduction and torque multiplication, and you cant overlook necessary transmission maintenance. We sell all auto parts online at very discount prices. Jul 30, 20 ive been interested lately on a tl 9903. These take the place of gears in the transmission and weigh a whole lot more.
Is it realistic to even think about swapping my auto for a manual transmission. Complete manual transmissions for acura tl for sale ebay. However, i think many people arent taking into consideration. If youre unfamiliar with doing a manual transmission swap, follow the. Automatic to manual transmission swaps, is it worth it. The av6 swap involves swapping in a transmission from an accord v6. Transmission fluid level check acura tl 20042008 2007. Changing the manual transmission fluid is one of the easier diy jobs that needs doing on the acura tl, and you will be rewarded with slick shifts for thousands of miles afterwards. Diy car repair with scotty kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 50 years. Paul was a rather popular guy among the honda and acura crowds, and he. Jun 21, 2011 converted a 2004 acura tl base model to a 2004 acura tl type s a spec model 6 speed manual transmission with navigation and bembro brakes. Research has shown it should be no problem bolting to the block but who knows.
Can i used a flashpro for an engine swap into an earlier chassis. Having a base 2008 i can tell you the tuning isnt the best. And if the case is that you have found a tl that has a good engine, kneet interiors and a good body on a reasonable price, is it worth it. The first step for more performance with project rsx then is swapping from the automatic transmission to a manual one. Converting an acura rl j35a8 from a 5 speed automatic to 6 speed manual. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have the transmission fluid changed at 60,000 miles 100,000 km, then every 30,000 miles 48,000 km. How to change automatic transmission fluid and filter.
The worst complaints are manual transmission hangs up going into 3rd gear. Converting a manual transmission to an automatic is much simpler than converting an automatic to manual. Just my opinion but if one goes through the hassle of an auto to a manual swap, go the 6 speed route and save the regrets. If the transmission fluid level on your tl is low, you need to add fluid through the dipstick tube. Ill be going na on my setup, then a manual conversion in 23 years if. Will the rl starter work, or will i have to find a tl starter.