{"product_id":"catalytic-converter-for-acura-tl-1999-2003-3-2l-front","title":"Catalytic Converter for Acura TL (1999-2003) 3.2L Front","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: clamp(18px, 3vw, 21px); margin-bottom: 15px; line-height: 1.3;\"\u003eDirect-Fit Front Catalytic Converter for 1999-2003 Acura TL (UA5)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it Does:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Front Catalytic Converter replaces the degraded or clogged factory emissions unit on the 1999-2003 Acura TL to eliminate P0420 diagnostic trouble codes and restore proper exhaust gas scavenging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Stock Acura TL Catalyst Degradation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactory catalytic converters on the second-generation \u003cstrong\u003eUA5\u003c\/strong\u003e platform frequently succumb to thermal fatigue, internal substrate melt-down, and washcoat sintering after decades of heat cycling. In the Honda\/Acura \u003cstrong\u003eJ32A\u003c\/strong\u003e series V6 engines, oil vapor from high-mileage PCV systems and unburnt hydrocarbons coat the OEM ceramic brick, choking exhaust gas velocity. This restriction increases cylinder head backpressure, raises combustion chamber temperatures, and reduces engine efficiency while triggering persistent check engine lights (CEL).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Engineering Solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis front direct-fit assembly is engineered to restore factory exhaust dynamics without requiring custom pipe bending or flange fabrication. Built with durable stainless steel tubing and precision-welded flanges, it resists road salt corrosion and thermal cracking under high exhaust gas temperatures (EGT). Inside, a dense ceramic honeycomb monolith washcoated with precious metal catalysts promotes rapid light-off and chemical reduction of NOx, CO, and hydrocarbons. Fully compatible with factory O2 sensor bungs, it mounts directly to the OEM manifold downpipe to re-establish uninterrupted flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-size: 14px; min-width: 300px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eFitment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e1999-2003 Acura TL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eEngine \/ Chassis\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJ32A1\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eJ32A2\u003c\/strong\u003e \/ \u003cstrong\u003eUA5\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eStock Output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e225-260 hp \/ 216-232 lb-ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eReplaces OEM Part #\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e13071\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e642717\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e16369\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e40358\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1999-2003 Acura TL 3.2L V6 Base (Chassis: UA5, Engine: J32A1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2002-2003 Acura TL 3.2L V6 Type-S (Chassis: UA5, Engine: J32A2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this fit the UA5 TL?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this is a direct fit for the 1999-2003 Acura TL equipped with the \u003cstrong\u003eJ32A1\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eJ32A2\u003c\/strong\u003e engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWill this clear catalyst efficiency trouble codes (P0420)?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, replacing a degraded factory converter with this unit restores required catalyst conversion rates to extinguish the P0420 code, provided upstream fuel trims and O2 sensors function properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Acura Caliber Standard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRestoring the exhaust system on a performance V6 sports sedan requires precise fitment and zero exhaust leak tolerances to preserve clean low-end torque, responsive VTEC crossover, and refined cabin acoustics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VelocityMax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67537991827704,"sku":"DS-E7ZQ5VT1D","price":98.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/1290\/2648\/files\/catalytic-converter-for-acura-tl-1999-2003-3-2l-front-1.jpg?v=1790620575","url":"https:\/\/performancechiptuning.com\/es\/products\/catalytic-converter-for-acura-tl-1999-2003-3-2l-front","provider":"Performance Chip Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}