Why We Had to Pull the J Swap From Our TSX || Because Race Car

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Published 2024-05-24
Why We Had to Pull the J Swap From Our TSX
By Aaron Gaghagen and Brian Gillespie

Our J series swapped TSX was supposed to be the TSX Type S that Acura should have built. Brian believed that a J swapped TSX would have been the best chassis for endurance racing. But, the TSX we originally swapped had a fatal flaw, it was not a race car. Transforming a street car into a true purpose built track car requires serious work. Good thing is we do have a plan.



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All Comments (21)
  • TracTuff makes a good solution for relocating the filter. Run it on my J35 TSX race car. Also recently added an oil cooler. You guys are gonna love it.
  • @densefire8
    Awesome! Patiently waiting for an update on the 8th gen civic j swap 😅 😊
  • @worxcustoms3440
    Try adding an x pipe to the exhaust, that should help sound and performance
  • @baronektran
    so cool seeing different and unique tsx mods
  • @hoopla1414
    Can't wait to get invited to do an endurance race!!!!
  • @MagMan4x4
    I need this so bad, my TSX is begging for a J swap.
  • @One_CL9
    Great information, always wanted to do a J swap on my Tsx.. keep up the great contents
  • Just stumbled upon your J series TSX content and I love it so far. VERY informative. I’m a die hearted TSX fan and been thinking about a project like this for a few years. Keep up the great work! Also where do I get to purchase the mounts & axles?
  • @RishMedia
    Love me more Tsx content. Always wanted to do a j swap. Now that I have 3 CL9 6 speeds definitely have to consider doing and having a track car
  • @pepperfish_
    sounds nice, maybe add a crossflow pipe (X or H) you need the scavenging.
  • @josecunsako31
    You should make direct bolt on roll cage for tsx for sale 💪🏼
  • Have you guys considered maybe GLTC? I know it's mostly east coast though.
  • @Simple_tl
    Why's the tl videos taking so long?