Acura 3.5?????? The same??

[Gussie2000]

I've thought about the Aurora 4.0 as well. what type of modifications to the bolts would be needed? As far as only handling 285 ftlbs, i dont know the specs on the acura motor other than the 300 HP. I would guess its close to the 285 ftlbs but would doubt if it was over that. Just curious if you had the info in the torque. I ddn't see it.

In regards of the aurora engine i think one or few of the transmission's housing bolts would need a slight relocation mod in order to fit properly.

Here are both,the VX & the 2005-2011 MDX engine-drivetrain specs

Vehicross : V6 3.5L DOHC 215hp @ 5,400rpm torque 230ft-lbs @ 3,000rpm

2011 MDX : V6 3.7L SOHC 300hp @ 6,300rpm torque 270ft-lbs @ 4,500rpm 2005 MDX : V6 3.5L SOHC 265hp @ 5,800rpm torque 253ft-lbs @ 3,500rpm

As you can see the 2005 acura seems to be better suit for our VX then the 2011 in regards of power

[dsallade01]

In regards of the aurora engine i think one or few of the transmission's housing bolts would need a slight relocation mod in order to fit properly.

Here are both,the VX & the 2005-2011 MDX engine-drivetrain specs

Vehicross : V6 3.5L DOHC 215hp @ 5,400rpm torque 230ft-lbs @ 3,000rpm

2011 MDX : V6 3.7L SOHC 300hp @ 6,300rpm torque 270ft-lbs @ 4,500rpm 2005 MDX : V6 3.5L SOHC 265hp @ 5,800rpm torque 253ft-lbs @ 3,500rpm

As you can see the 2005 acura seems to be better suit for our VX then the 2011 in regards of power

I agree but it doesn't seem like the 3.7 would be out of range for the VX either. interesting!!! do you know if either one would be a direct bolt on to our tranny? even with the 05 its almost 25% more power!! Thats a chunk!!

[Gussie2000]

I agree but it doesn't seem like the 3.7 would be out of range for the VX either. interesting!!! do you know if either one would be a direct bolt on to our tranny? even with the 05 its almost 25% more power!! Thats a chunk!!

Yes 300hp couldn't be bad at all,but our tranny can't handle that amount of power.

Is more likely that our tranny might not be a direct bolt to the acura's engine.

Our tranny which was designed by GM (4L30E ) was discontinued in the early 2000's for the more efficient and reliable 5-speed 5L40-E/5L50 tranny that is not suitable for our VX although is almost identical. Our tranny is very old,all the way from the early 90's according to GM's public data.
Our tranny was 1rst used in the 1991 BMW 525-i series and last used in the 2001 trooper,Vehicross and honda passport/isuzu rodeo V6

Is a fact that if you want more power you'll have to do a entire swap ( engine & tranny ) including electronics,wiring,fuel system,ECU,etc.

With a good sack of $$ any thing is possible speaking of


I have no idea is the 4L30-E tranny is a direct bolt to the acura's engine.Need to do some research

[dsallade01]

Yes 300hp couldn't be bad at all,but our tranny can't handle that amount of power.

Is more likely that our tranny might not be a direct bolt to the acura's engine.

Our tranny which was designed by GM (4L30E ) was discontinued in the early 2000's for the more efficient and reliable 5-speed 5L40-E/5L50 tranny that is not suitable for our VX although is almost identical. Our tranny is very old,all the way from the early 90's according to GM's public data.
Our tranny was 1rst used in the 1991 BMW 525-i series and last used in the 2001 trooper,Vehicross and honda passport/isuzu rodeo V6

Is a fact that if you want more power you'll have to do a entire swap ( engine & tranny ) including electronics,wiring,fuel system,ECU,etc.

With a good sack of $$ any thing is possible speaking of


I have no idea is the 4L30-E tranny is a direct bolt to the acura's engine.Need to do some research

sounds like anything over the 250hp range would require a complete powertrain swap...........Things that make you go HMMMMMM...
guess I really need to find out if its possible to swap the 05 Acura motor or go with the Aurora V8. I actually really like the sound of the V8 in the VX

[gravitylover]

the more efficient and reliable 5-speed 5L40-E/5L50 tranny that is not suitable for our VX although is almost identical.

Why not, why makes it incompatible?