What size is an Acura TL exhaust?

Based on the search results, the size of the exhaust tubing for an Acura TL can vary depending on the specific model and year. Here are some relevant snippets that provide information on the size of the exhaust tubing:
– According to a post on the AcuraZine forum, the exhaust tubing for a 2004 Acura TL is 2.25″ OD (outer diameter) before the mid muffler and 2″ after the mid muffler.
– Another post on the same forum suggests that the stock pipes on a TL are around 2″ in diameter.
– A product listing on eBay mentions a dual exhaust system for a 2004-2008 Acura TL with 2.5″ aluminized steel tubing.
– The ATLP V2 Quad-tip Performance Exhaust System for the 2004-2008 Acura TL is designed to fit the Base TL and features a larger tip cut-out, which requires fitting the stock Base bumper with a Type-S rear A-Spec lip or replacing it with a TL-S bumper.
Please note that these snippets provide general information and may not cover all possible variations of the Acura TL exhaust system. It is always recommended to consult with a professional or refer to the specific product listings for accurate and up-to-date information.

What size pipe is used for exhaust?

The quick and easy way to choose what diameter pipe you will need from the headers to the mufflers is to go back to the old rule of thumb, that for every 100 horsepower = 1” of total pipe diameter is needed across the system. For example, a 500 horsepower engine needs a 2.5″ dual exhaust (2.5″ x 2 = 5″).

How do I know my muffler size?

Good Way To Estimate: Take engine RPM x engine displacement, then divide by two. This is the intake volume. Use this same volume of air for the exhaust system, but then correct for thermal expansion (you need to know exhaust temps to figure things out).

How much horsepower does a 3-inch exhaust add?

Mechanically speaking, exhausts don’t ADD any horsepower. They can reduce pumping losses, which means your engine is using less power to push the exhaust gases out, but it’s not actually MAKING any more power.

Does muffler size matter?

A properly sized exhaust does not allow the exhaust to cool, minimizes turbulence and in turn maintains the proper velocity to maximize the performance of your vehicle.

How do I know what exhaust will fit my car?

A good rule is to choose an exhaust pipe with a diameter proportional to your engine’s horsepower. However, ensure that the piping diameter is relatively wider than the stock. If your car’s engine has 400 horsepower, choose an aftermarket exhaust with a piping diameter of about 4′.

What is better 4 or 5 inch exhaust?

The 5” will give you a deeper exhaust tone and will be the loudest. Performance mufflers can also be added to any exhaust system to help rid of drone sounds and quiet down exhaust overall. Typically, if you do a lot of highway driving or want the exhaust as quiet as possible, we would recommend the 4” exhaust system.

How much HP can 3-inch exhaust support?

Experts say a 3-inch exhaust is fine for sub-800-whp levels like our Toyota Supra test car, but how much is being left on the table? While a half-inch may not sound like much, it equates to a 36 percent increase in volume, and we wanted to find out if there’s actually a real-world difference.

What size diameter is my exhaust?

You can just measure from the center of the pipe. From outside to outside and that’s gonna give you your diameter of the pipe or your inlet size for your exhaust tip.

What does TL stand for in Acura?

Touring Luxury
The TL “Touring Luxury” debuted as 1996 model, first with the 1996 2.5 TL available with the 2.5 L 176 hp (131 kW) SOHC 20-valve 5-cylinder engine from the Vigor. The 3.2 TL used the 3.2 L 200 hp (149 kW) SOHC 24v V6 from the second generation Acura Legend.

Is 2.5 or 3 inch exhaust louder?

3″ should be louder than 2.5″ if all parts are the same. If the muffler is raspy, you’ll hear more rasp at 3″.