Acura automatic transmission fluid type, capacity, instruction information about type and capacity fluid are for reference only. Had this car since 2014 and have always enjoyed it. In our ongoing quest to save the manuals, we crunched the numbers to check on the current state of the stick shift, and proselytize a little, too. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Then in march 2000, a complete redesigned acura cl was launched as a 2001 model, which marked the beginning of the second generation 20012003. Ok guys and gals, here is the complete list of parts that i used for the cl s transmission swap. Mar 01, 2002 the sixspeed type s is 60 pounds lighter than the automatic version, and that, plus the greater efficiency of a manual, should add up to about a halfsecond at the drag strip, according to acura. Find detailed specifications for your 2003 acura cl. Short walk through, start up and drive in my 2003 acura cl. The standard cl makes 225 horsepower, which is a lot of power for this class. Detailed specs and features for the used 2003 acura cl 3. Jan 19, 2015 the thirdgen acura integra gsr s vtec fourcylinder engine jumped up to 170 hp, and an integra type r debuted in 1997 with an even more powerful engine boasting 195 hp, a fivespeed manual. But with increasing traffic congestion, the joys of. Complete manual transmissions for acura cl for sale ebay.
For december 11, 2020, our used car find is this 2003 acura cl 3. I was looking to sell it a few years ago and a guy came to look at it and he told me there were only 500 of these ever produced in this color and trim combination. As such, the rarest acura that we could find was the acura cl type s, but more specifically, the one with the manual. Jan 04, 2002 6speed manual transmission cl type s to enhance the 3. Mooie ruime zelfvoorzienende gezinscamper met standairco s en veel opties. A lot of people think it is really complicated, but if you follow these easy steps. However, a manual transmission option was later added for the 2003 model year. In 2002, the cl type s was offered, as a 2003 model, with a closeratio 6speed manual transmission with a helical limitedslip differential. For an automatic transmission, you just pop the hood and add the fluid into the dipstick hole. The cl also featured galvanized body panels which helps to prevent rust. The acura cl, tl, and rsx, and the history of type s.
Used acura tl with manual transmission for sale cargurus. Every new car you can still buy with a manual transmission. Jan 21, 2002 in that vein, take a look at the newly tweaked 2003 acura cl type s. I honestly wasnt even looking for a cl type s specifically, but i spotted this one on craigslist with a 6speed manual transmission. In general, honda 3shaft 5 speed transmissions are interchangeable. For hard core auto enthusiasts, a sporting driving experience is not complete without a manual transmission. Acura cl 2003 owners manual pdf download manualslib. Acura cl parts and accessories at acurapartswarehouse. Acura parts 03 acura cl s 6sp manual unknown transmission assy.
This is not the automatic this is the highly sought after closeration 6speed manual gearbox only found on the 2003 acura 3. The original acura cl types is a hidden gem jalopnik. Jan 27, 2002 just 15 percent of the 18,000 cls to be sold will be type s models equipped with the manual transmission, so if you want one of those 2700 cars, youd better speak up. It then was available in premium, sport and type s in navigation system. In other words, without it, your car wouldnt work properly. Vehicle stability assist vsa throttle control, fuel control, and 2channel brake control utilizing yaw, lateral g, speed and steering sensors for traction control and stability enhancement available on the type s only. The engine mated to either a fivespeed automatic or sixspeed manual transmission. Acura was once fabled for its sporty type s models and slick manual transmission but the company has lost these attributes in recent years. Transmissions are necessary to transfer engine power to either the driveshaft or axle halfshafts and propel the vehicle.
Perfect condition inside and out except for recent rear bumper cover accident. Is there any way to find out if this information was true. Both models come standard with a fivespeed automatic. Get the best deals on complete manual transmissions for acura cl when you shop the largest online. Acura has also said the type s will receive unique transmission tuning to provide an aggressive and responsive characteristic during performance driving scenarios. Acura cl type s 2002, automatic transmission assembly by dahmer powertrain. Prior to 1938, all vehicles were manual transmission. Adding fluid to a manual transmission is more difficult than adding fluid to an automatic transmission. 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. The acura type s is back, but the manual gearbox isnt coming. The acura cl types is a forgotten special acura autotrader. Learn the basics of a manual transmission and explore transmission parts and the inner workings of transmissions. Buy the acura and you buy everything offered as standard equipment.
For manual transmissions, there are certain signs that make the inevitable a bit more predictable. Get trim configuration info and pricing about the 2003 acura cl 2dr cpe 3. The state of the manual transmission in 2020 and beyond. Manual transmissions are categorized into two basic types. Find detailed specifications for your 2002 acura cl. Acura finnally fitted a sixspeed manual to the cl type s, delivering a model that remains the high point of acura performance outside the nsx and integra type r. Can i swap a 04 accord manual transmission into a 01 acura cl. As we mentioned earlier, unlike the fourdoor tl type s, the cl type s is now available with a close ratio 6 speed manual transmission. With prices continuing to fall, a used tl is looking. Up for sale is a acura cl type s transmission 6 speed 2003.
View and download acura cl 2003 owner s manual online. Of more interest to us was how acura engineers met the second goal. The 4cylinder model had an option for a 5speed manual transmission. Hey i have an 03 cl type s in red with a 6 speed manual transmission. The tl s 5speed sequential sportshift automatic is available for the same msrp. And engines were attached to a 4speed automatic transmission and a 5speed manual transmission. One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new acura is to read this manual. There’s nothing quite like dancing on all three pedals, making nicely synchronized downshifts as you dive into a corner, then keeping the revs high as you burst from the turn with perfectly timed upshifts. Apr 03, 2019 while the regular cl used a 225horsepower 3. The manual acura tl is one of the coolest sedans ever made.
Acura listened and introduced a 6speed manual option for the 2003 model year. Advertisement if you drive a stickshift car, then you may have several questions floating in your head. Many people do not know how to drive a manual transmission. In 2002, the acura cl type s was offered, as a 2003 model, with a closeratio 6speed manual transmission with a helical limitedslip differential. Of course, acura being acura, the cl type s sixspeed only saw that one model year.
You do not, i repeat, do not, want the early cls with the automatic transmission. The 2003 model goes on sale in march, and acura has finally added a manual transmission sixspeed, an option that makes the. To learn the secrets of satisfying shifters, we interviewed the engineers for the viper and gt350. Acura tl type s performance at a relatively speaking. More important, however, was the transmission choice. By all accounts, the 6speed transmission was a total pleasure to. Jun 01, 2020 the automatic transmission later proved to be an issue, as was the case for other honda and acura models with the same transmission at that time. After a good number of years and miles, they just start to break down. Oct 04, 2016 the av6 swap involves swapping in a transmission from an accord v6. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and convenience items. Cl p models came equipped with the j32a1, and type s models were. The tl only includes the automatic transmissions with tip tronic shifting.
Get the best deals on complete manual transmissions for acura cl when you. Acura cl service repair manual free download automotive. In case youre in the market for a new car with a stick shift, we salute you. We have 8 acura cl type s vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 1 1owner cars, and 10 personal use cars. It also helps the engine send power to your transmission. This is a manual transmission equipped with oem lsd. Afterwards, keep this owner s manual in your car so you. Transmission fluid works as a lubricant and coolant for your transmission. Get the most useful specifications data and other technical specs for the 2003 acura cl 2door coupe 3. Detailed repair manual, wiring diagrams, owners manuals and service manual for acura cl cars of the first and second generation, 1999 2003 release with petrol engines. The company claims that a manualshift cl types is 0. The 6speed cl deleted some minor interior features from the automatic, such as a center console light. May 29, 2020 acura has also said the type s will receive unique transmission tuning to provide an aggressive and responsive characteristic during performance driving scenarios. Rarest acura out there, car collector status, you will not find another like it, only less than 4k made.
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