Top 5 Budget Mods for the Acura TL

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In this video, I give my recommendations for the Top 5 Budget Mods for the Acura TL! After 3 years+ of owning this car, these are the 5 mods I recommend if you're on budget or just starting to mod your car. Shout outs to Acurazine.com for being a great car forum! If you have any recommendations on budget mods, leave a comment below!
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@Jedi_Luke 4 года назад

I'm glad you said maintenance first. A lot of these young boys worry about wheels and coil overs, before they fix those oil leaks and replace that "about to break" timing belt.

@thecarfiend11 4 года назад

Haha yeah, we all had that young mindset, including me. Just trying to pass on knowledge. I'm still guilty of thinking like that haha

@TuWaveyTv 2 года назад

So ironic cuz my timing belt just broke about a week ago

@tyreksimmons4167 Год назад

Relatable lol, I talked to my dad about helping me with performance modding my tl, He said I should invest in "keeping it running" mods first lol

@erickhenriquez633 Год назад

@@TuWaveyTvand mine is about to break and still looking at wheels lmao

@paulbrown3302 Год назад

I’m the third owner last owner replaced timing belt 😂😅

@banstaman 4 года назад

Triple door seals, a strip along the bottom of the doors, front, and rear edges. Just makes the car sound a lot more solid when you shut the doors.

@onekrr 4 года назад

Where would one purchase these seals you speak of? @banstaman

@banstaman 4 года назад

@@onekrr You can find them on Amazon, look for D, P, and Z-shaped EPDM seals. You'd have to buy each shape separately though I've seen some kits that have all three together, but those seem to be lacking in quality.

@newchangeunlisted_viewer5594 4 года назад

@@banstaman thank youu

@jacktran960 3 года назад

@@banstaman Can you drop a link? Almost every product on Amazon has people complaining about bad adhesive.

@mrdave777 4 года назад

Hi, my name is Dave. And I’m addicted to the 04-08 TL.

@thecarfiend11 4 года назад

My name is Marty, and I'm addicted as well

@erickvazquez3032 4 года назад

I bought a 2008 TL base for my fist car. Are most of the mods pretty pricey, and what would be the best way to learn about the vehicle.

@mrdave777 4 года назад

Erick Vazquez I looked at the TL and G35 predominately. Glad I went with Acura. To learn more. Do what you’re doing, ASK questions! There are a plethora of channels. I watched 100 videos before purchasing mine. And the TL is not without faults. Transmission, cracking seats/dash, squeaky brakes, education is key.

@Railroad1204 4 года назад

I got a 2006 6spd base for sale

@stumpbump8198 4 года назад

would yall reccomend a tl type s for a 18 year old?

@shotgunHank 3 года назад

Just picked up an 01 TL $1k flat. High in mileage but just had a brand new transmission a couple years ago, plus a lot of other work done. Not as nice as the 3rd gen but I still love the styling and that 3.2 VTEC V6 is a blast to drive.

@thecarfiend11 3 года назад

The later year 2nd gen TL's always caught my attention. Especially with the Lip kit. Still look dope to this day

@stonecoldracing6 2 месяца назад

They’re little rockets, I loved my tl before electronics broke. 240k miles with a custom built transmission. I’m gonna rescue that ‘00 tl!

@scamlikely7814 4 года назад

Ayyyee I see you from Essex county from that part of the video in front of English, good video bro 💪💪💯

@thecarfiend11 4 года назад

Thanks man

@revvhappy 4 года назад

Great video first time watching you just subscribed!

@thecarfiend11 4 года назад

Awesome! Thank you!

@itsjustseb7328 Месяц назад

hey man just got my first TL type S and im so lucky i found your channel, thankyou bro ❤

@thecarfiend11 Месяц назад

You're welcome! Enjoy bro

@w.a.l.7259 4 года назад

Very good video! Info on point

@thecarfiend11 4 года назад

Thank you, much appreciated. Mods are subjective, but this video is based on my opinions

@kingremy2144 4 года назад

My TL has a full straight pipe and I agree that your neighbors will hate you 😅

@thecarfiend11 4 года назад

haha. Must be loud af

@senpaidaruto4959 3 года назад

Is it really that loud? I have a 2007 type s and I want to straight pipe it. Is it worth it?

@thecarfiend11 3 года назад

If you want louder than stock, do the mod. If you want ALOT louder, straight pipe is the way to go

@senpaidaruto4959 3 года назад

@@thecarfiend11 thank you!

@RCBOSS1969 4 месяца назад

Thank you!

@youngplies772 4 года назад

nice video bro

@thecarfiend11 4 года назад

Thank you sir

@sockerballer100 4 года назад

Nice video for new owners to follow! Acurazine is the go to place for learning everything about the tl!

@thecarfiend11 4 года назад

Thanks man. That was definitely the focus, to be informative. Acurazine for sure!

@frankiegarza3002 3 года назад

I've gone through three of them currently my Type-S just went into limp mode cuz the battery voltage just had to go buy a new battery now I got to do a 3x 3 flush and replace 3rd and 4th gear pressure switches everybody should do preventative maintenance before mods 👌👌

@hondafreak8613 4 года назад

Rear Sway bar is definitely needed in mine. I hit uphill corners at high speed speed and rear twitches around.

@famicomnintendo 3 года назад

should upgrade the front one as well

@m1tearz836 3 года назад

Im from Massachusetts 2 nice 👌

@jayb0nd007 4 года назад

Short ram Air intake is the best cheap mod $120 can get you 7 to 10 HP and 3 to 5 torque

@rob4966 3 года назад

Takeda?

@rob4966 3 года назад

@jay syed takeda?

@allenrubiolopez7030 3 года назад

where would be the best to get one @jay

@ivwoc 3 года назад

hps

@lexusvip4003 3 года назад

You mean a Hot air intake? Nah bro... You'd be better off removing your spare tire vs adding a short ram... 10lbs = 1 horsepower when it comes to weight reduction... Not an exact number but a relatively safe number to go off of.. 50lbs reduction = 5hp worth of mods & you keep your healthy stock air intake that works perfectly fine. Go cold air intake or keep it stock. You'd be better off saving for a tune, and taking your spare tire & jack out. That's just an old mechanics advice.... Lighter rims and tires make a huge difference also...

@ricardogonzalez4076 4 года назад

K&N panel filters work great and I’ve noticed my tl revs faster.

@Alexander-es5yh 3 года назад

Do do the intake resonator delete too. Makes a huge difference in sound and gives a little more throttle response

@SleeperTL 3 года назад

I got the progressive sway bar, and ya its tighter, probably too tight because i went from sliding out at my autocross to spinning around because my tires were shit.

@GezusSpeaks 3 года назад

got a rear strut leaking time to go aftermarket. probably going with Tein streetz since they claim to have better rust proofing/salt protection

@elvizhernandez4305 4 года назад

Where would u recommend getting the interior vinyl wrap?

@thecarfiend11 4 года назад

Depending on what you're going for, there's tons of vinyl shops and stores. I would just get it off amazon. Quality can vary, go by reviews

@Iamsheancaintv 4 года назад

I have a Acura TL and I love it so I wanna keep it around as long as I can. I’ve done all the other work on it as far as oil leaks etc So questions. Where can I get an OEM lip from? I’m not sure about how to go about getting a stage 3 mod done. Any insight on those?

@thecarfiend11 4 года назад

OEM lips are discontinued. But might be able to find it through the dealer. I bought mines 2 years ago, when it was more common. Also might be able to find on your local classifieds. I have a Stage 3 exhaust mod video if you want to check that out..ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-6SoH9LsFZ3s.html If you get a Dynomax resonator, you can have a muffler shop weld that on for you, and straight pipe the mid muffler

@Iamsheancaintv 4 года назад

TheCarFiend preciate the help and yea I’m going to check out that video

@sladeD8 4 года назад

What exhaust tips do you have on your base aspec rear bumper that fit so well?

@thecarfiend11 4 года назад

ebay special lol. It was a 3 years back when I bought it. 2.5 in, dual, staggered tips

@martyweber2816 3 года назад

I have a 08 type s kbp 6mt my mods are as follows. Cold air intake, manifold and throttle body spacers,kv coil overs, atlp exhaust with full a-spec lip kit ,honda data ecu reflash and the car is coverd head to toe in xpel.

@thecarfiend11 3 года назад

Very nice! KBP 6MT is a unicorn!

@iznbrgetihw8007 3 года назад

Love the clip thnx . Got an 06 with 233k miles what mods do you. Recommend? It’s already got newer trans and water pump . . Any tips will be appreciated, I’m new to Japanese cars .

@thecarfiend11 3 года назад

I always recommend repairs first, then maintenance, then mods. Wheels and tires to first start off. Then a good set of coil overs. It will make the car look and feel alot better

@DoThingsYk 2 года назад

I'm a teenager with a used 2006 acura tl, I feel like this video was made for me. This is so cliche🤣

@thecarfiend11 2 года назад

haha. I been thru the struggle of loving cars, but only have little money to put in them. Budget mods keep you busy until you get your money right

@Paul_Klein22 2 года назад

Don’t forget about the intake filter or full cold air

@eyeseeyou3322 3 года назад

Getting an 06 here pretty soon... Any suggestions are welcome. Daily driver...mild power upgrades and cosmetics 😁

@thecarfiend11 3 года назад

Repairs>Maintanence>Mods and then enjoy!

@lrod312 4 года назад

Installing a lightweight pulley is also a pretty good (cheapish) mod when you're about to do the timing belt.

@melonycarey3675 4 года назад

What does that help with

@lrod312 4 года назад

@@melonycarey3675 It helps it Rev slightly faster and releases more of its own HP from the crank to the wheels. Some people say they don't feel a difference but more often than not people say they definitely feel a difference in acceleration.

@WankanTankan 4 года назад

How many car seats do you have in your car? I need room for two and wondering if you think they will fit well. Thanks

@sockerballer100 4 года назад

Tim Lee I have two in mine and it works fine!

@thecarfiend11 4 года назад

I have 1, but the TL will definitely fit 2

@Alexoxl 2 года назад

hey man! what rims are you rocking on the TL in this video?

@thecarfiend11 2 года назад

Konig Ampliforms

@sethrogen7061 4 года назад

Hey did you install the dual exhaust tips on the car? Where did you get it from?

@thecarfiend11 4 года назад

Bought it off ebay awhile ago. Dual, staggered, 2.5 in.

@potatosalad6524 4 года назад

Tl has a decent amount of power

@ua6jj328 3 года назад

Yeah so much power that about every TL transmission blows right around 150-160k

@newchangeunlisted_viewer5594 3 года назад

... we're talking about the same car right?

@ua6jj328 3 года назад

@@newchangeunlisted_viewer5594 dont act like the TL doesnt launch quicc

@vanncarter6391 3 года назад

@@ua6jj328 that’s what mine did

@vanncarter6391 3 года назад

Uhh, sir. Mine (a 2004 3.2 L v6 type s automatic) gets 280 hp. He has PLENTY of power.

@raul_b-yt191 3 года назад

i got the straight pipe on mines and i paid 5k for a real paint job in it i put a camaleon color

@tonygiubilaro1200 3 года назад

Do you have to tune the car after doing a full catback and cone air intake

@thecarfiend11 3 года назад

To maximize gains, you should tune. But it is not needed.

@ericwanyonyi2445 4 года назад

I bought one lowered and took it back to stock height when I replaced the struts. Handling suffered abit but still ok. I don't think it's worth it when you have worry about bumps and bent rims.

@thecarfiend11 4 года назад

If done right, you can lower your car and not have issues. But for the most part, lowering a car puts more stress on other suspension parts, therefore decreasing the lifespan of those parts. Just the drawbacks of modding

@gunthergaminx2947 3 года назад

Yea mine has 45 tyres instead of 50s and it give it the lowerd look but doesnt affect performaces negatively

@alexcastillo2701 4 года назад

What exhaust do u have in your tl?

@thecarfiend11 4 года назад

Stage 3 exhaust mod

@sosa3017 4 года назад

My 02 acura is at 225k miles and ive replaced the starter, battery, sparkplugs, oil, multiple tires lol and i have yet to change my power steeringhose😔

@thecarfiend11 4 года назад

02 TL? Hope your transmission is in good shape. But those seem like regular maintenance so no worries.

@AlxandEr29 3 года назад

I own an 04 tl Pepsi blue shark mouth grill installed magna flow exhaust less visors trunk lip. Rims an lug nuts with spikes an front lip

@thecarfiend11 3 года назад

Nice. Blue is a hard color to find

@casper1374 3 года назад

Hey dude my TL dies on me after a while we put a new battery and it’s still happens maybe something is still running yk what do you think it is

@thecarfiend11 3 года назад

Possible battery drain. Look up "HFL battery drain". It's a common issue on the TL's

@Itsyoshii876 4 года назад

Where did you get the rear diffuser ?

@thecarfiend11 4 года назад

I got a generic 7 fin one off ebay. I just installed it using self tapping screws

@trucavalier 4 года назад

What rear sway bar did you use?

@thecarfiend11 4 года назад

Progress Rear Sway bar, set on the stiff setting. Highly recommended!

@eloyharo9909 3 года назад

We're the led lights in you're car blue and white? One clip they look blue the other white.

@thecarfiend11 3 года назад

Its bright white. Because of certain lighting and how the camera picks it up, colors can vary

@denzbandz8331 3 года назад

I got the same car and live in Boston lol 😂

@thecarfiend11 3 года назад

Sweet bro. We twinz lol

@devilzwanganmidnight5951 4 года назад

1.Coilovers don’t buy unbranded 2.Rims 3.Lip 4.Intake 5.Exhuast full catback Don’t plastic dip wheels but I’m just saying.

@thecarfiend11 4 года назад

That's a good list. Everyone's budget is different.

4 года назад

Keep it up! Looking forward for more videos from you, don't stop! Would you like to be RU-vid friends? :)

@thecarfiend11 4 года назад

Thank you for the kind words 🙏 Friends for sure

@matthewclodfelter6285 4 года назад

What are your wheel and tire specs?

@thecarfiend11 4 года назад

Konig Ampliforms 19x8.5 +30 225/35 for tires. I would go with 235 wide though

@ericmanso7355 4 года назад

2006 tl 143xxx Injen cai Throttle body spacer Xlr8 j pipe 3rd cat delete Lol I thought the car was nice with the cold air intake but after I added the other two I just keep burning gas with hard acceleration It’s loud

@thecarfiend11 4 года назад

3rd cat will add some noise, or at least change the tone of the car

@christianz344 4 года назад

Air intake you can build for $50 or under. Cut the mufflers out and put a 2 1/4 inch pipe in place. For like $200 you can get a solid 10hp and better sound.

@breezyy4205 4 года назад

What year is it?👀

@thecarfiend11 4 года назад

I drive a 2006 Acura TL Sport (6MT)

@joshmasterg2436 4 года назад

Nexsus 7 mod tutorial??

@thecarfiend11 4 года назад

I did an in depth look on the Nexus 7 mod, along with a link to an awesome guide on acurazine.com. check out the video. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-9PyMj-FVW6s.html

@sockerballer100 4 года назад

I did a huge write up on acurazine and have many RU-vid clips on how to do it

@dbrown4752 3 года назад

I have 4 gen what ideas do u have.

@thecarfiend11 3 года назад

I don't know too much about 4th gens, but you can do the same mods on this list. Vinyl wrap, LED lights, tint, etc. If you're on a budget, you just need to be creative or keep an eye out for deals

@rexbetterthentobias1479 4 года назад

How much will it cost to get a stage 3 mod?

@thecarfiend11 4 года назад

Parts aren't too much, just labor varies from shop to shop. I got mine's done (parts and all) under $300

@SoJesusChristMusic 4 года назад

TheCarFiend I still don’t understand what that is. Is that just making the sound different? I want to know how to get 150hp or more with the AWD

@cocainecowboy1717 4 года назад

Son of Jesus Christ you’re not even a good troll

@integranddistributor5891 4 года назад

@@thecarfiend11 any performance chip recommendations??

@tylerdouangmala1054 3 года назад

Rims and coilobers will change a car alot

@thecarfiend11 3 года назад

While I do agree rims and coilover would change the car alot, I don't consider those budget mods. Both can cost alot

@djuan121 3 года назад

Just save up for the trans.

@turtle0221 4 года назад

Me watching the video with a 1998 Acura CL 3.0L

@MUQR 3 года назад

I got the 02 tl type s

@lucasnewsom2700 3 года назад

@nomalevolence 4 года назад

what the best front lip for the acura TL?

@thecarfiend11 4 года назад

Honestly, OEM lip. They look the best (in my opinion) and have the best fitment

@zacharyhassan6352 4 года назад

What's your exhaust setup? ,

@thecarfiend11 4 года назад

Stage 3 mod. Replaced the OEM resonator with a Dynomax one and straight piped where the mid muffler would be

@zacharyhassan6352 4 года назад

@@thecarfiend11 I've done that too, but somehow I feel like yours sounds better lol. Which resonator? I went with a longer one.

@thecarfiend11 4 года назад

Could be cuz of sound in the video. Same resonator, the longer one. I'm completely satisfied with the sound. Loud enough for me. Your taste will vary. I'm sure you're looking for a more aggressive sound, which is fine. Everyone is different. I'm over the roudy exhausts lol

@zacharyhassan6352 4 года назад

@@thecarfiend11 If that's what mine sounds like from the outside, I'm more than happy with it. Cheers man!

@bumchows 4 года назад

Arent exhaust mods illegal?

@thecarfiend11 4 года назад

it depends on which state you live in. I would check your local laws if you're unsure

@alfawolf7223 4 года назад

What year is your TL?

@thecarfiend11 4 года назад

2006 Acura TL (SPORT aka 6-speed)

@isbahmasood4160 4 года назад

Bulbs is a mod bro?

@CHAS-fw4qm 4 года назад

Lmaoo its cheap

@CriticalTechReviews 3 года назад

Yeah bro and a tasteful one too

@zackzittel7683 Год назад

3:55 that exhaust sounds horrendous. So does the straight pipe.

@antonisssbtw400 3 года назад

Mods and it’s all cosmetic lmfao

@Basedj32 3 года назад

It’s a heavy FWD sedan, what do you expect ? Not every build has to have 1,000 HP 🤡

@SoJesusChristMusic 4 года назад

I want to know how to add hp to the engine. Like 150hp+

@jaredwilliams6307 4 года назад

Chip it.

@SoJesusChristMusic 4 года назад

Jared Williams a chip can add 150hp?

@SoJesusChristMusic 4 года назад

Jared Williams a chip can add 150hp?

@MB7_7 4 года назад

@@SoJesusChristMusic these cars can't make that much hp without forced induction. You'd have to go for a custom turbo setup if you wanted those kinds of gains, which would be very costly and would take time as well. You're better off modding a turbo car rather than trying to extract that kind of power from a J series

@ImLiterally.Him. 4 года назад

Is it possible to drift an Acura Tl?

@thecarfiend11 4 года назад

Generally, front wheel drive cars don't really drift. More like power slide.

@heavyhitta6905 4 года назад

Can't believe you left out cold air intake

@thecarfiend11 4 года назад

This is based off my list and my suggestions to give people ideas. I'm sure everyone's going to be different. IMO, cold air intake is not worth it, it's over $200 for a quality one, and you honestly don't feel gains unless you pair it with other mods and a tune.