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Field Report: Mid-Engined 550HP AWD Twin-Turbo J35 Acura TLX GT

Field Report: Mid-Engined 550HP AWD Twin-Turbo J35 Acura TLX GT

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Field Report: Mid-Engined 550HP AWD Twin-Turbo J35 Acura TLX GT

FromTuned In

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Length:
8 minutes
Released:
Apr 13, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Starting life as a 2015 Acura TLX GT, this RealTime Racing monster is now a twin turbo, 500HP mid-engined Pikes Peak 2018 Open class winner.Mike gives us a rundown on the car which has been extensively modified with the dry sumped V6 J35 engine, prepared by Honda Performance Development, being mid-mounted to allow for an AWD setup to be installed with a 60:40 split on the Xtrac transmission and front and rear differentials. The engine is controlled by a McLaren ECU with the paddle shift system being managed by a MEGA-line pneumatic shifting package.Also discussed are some of the cooling considerations for Pikes Peak, how useful the data from testing (which is not a full run) is and also some of the work that went into getting the engine to fit in this configuration.Want to learn how to EFI tune? Start with some free lessons right here: hpcdmy.co/efilesson
Released:
Apr 13, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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High Performance Academy Presents: Tuned In. A podcast interviewing influential people from around the world at the top of their respected fields. Covering topics such as Tuning, Performance Engine Building, Automotive/Motorsport Wiring, Data Analysis, Driver coaching/Training, Motorsport Fabrication and Car Setup.