{"product_id":"turbocharger-for-acura-rdx-2007-2012-2-3l","title":"Turbocharger for Acura RDX (2007-2012) 2.3L","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: clamp(18px, 3vw, 21px); margin-bottom: 15px; line-height: 1.3;\"\u003eDirect-Replacement Turbocharger for 2007-2012 Acura RDX (TB1\/TB2)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it Does:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Direct-Replacement Turbocharger restores factory boost pressure and resolves variable-geometry valve failure on the 2007-2012 Acura RDX 2.3L.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Stock Acura RDX Variable Flow Turbocharger Failure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe factory Mitsubishi \u003cstrong\u003eTD04HL-15TK31-VFT\u003c\/strong\u003e unit fitted to the \u003cstrong\u003eK23A1\u003c\/strong\u003e engine utilizes an internal Variable Flow Turbo (VFT) valve to regulate exhaust velocity across the turbine. Under chronic heat cycles and thermal expansion, the internal flow control valve shaft and linkage eyelet wear excessively, developing mechanical play that prevents full valve seating. This slop triggers chronic \u003cstrong\u003eP2263\u003c\/strong\u003e diagnostic codes, severe low-end boost lag, and erratic boost control. Additionally, high-mileage factory center housing rotating assemblies (CHRA) suffer journal bearing wear and oil seal degradation, venting oil directly into the intercooler piping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Engineering Solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis brand-new replacement assembly installs directly onto factory manifold studs and oil\/coolant plumbing without modification. Manufactured with a high-nickel ductile iron turbine housing and precision-balanced rotating assembly, the unit eliminates shaft deflection and radial play. The variable flow valve linkage and internal wastegate mechanism are machined to tight tolerances to resist binding and thermal distortion under sustained exhaust gas temperatures (EGTs), restoring factory spool characteristics, mid-range torque, and consistent manifold pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 × Turbocharger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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: solid font-size: min-width:\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;\"\u003e2007-2012 Acura RDX\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\u003eK23A1\u003c\/strong\u003e \/ \u003cstrong\u003eTB1\/TB2\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;\"\u003e240 hp \/ 260 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;\"\u003e1000050145, 18900-RWC-A01, 18900-RWC-A010-M3, 18900-RWC-A012-M3, 18900-RWC-A013-M3, 18900-RWC-A014-M3, 18900-RWC-A062-M3, 18900RWCA01, 18900RWCA010M3, 18900RWCA012M3, 18900RWCA013M3, 18900RWCA014M3, 2300DO-VT, 49189-01040, 49189-08215, 49389-01020, 49389-01030, 49389-01031, 49389-01041, 49389-01042, 49389-01043, 61027074, TD04HL-15TK31-VFT\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\u003e2007 Acura RDX 2.3L Turbocharged (FWD \/ SH-AWD)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2008 Acura RDX 2.3L Turbocharged (FWD \/ SH-AWD)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2009 Acura RDX 2.3L Turbocharged (FWD \/ SH-AWD)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2010 Acura RDX 2.3L Turbocharged (FWD \/ SH-AWD)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2011 Acura RDX 2.3L Turbocharged (FWD \/ SH-AWD)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2012 Acura RDX 2.3L Turbocharged (FWD \/ SH-AWD)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions \u0026amp; Fitment Warnings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this fit the TB1\/TB2 RDX?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this is a direct fit for the 2007-2012 Acura RDX equipped with the \u003cstrong\u003eK23A1\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.3L engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat maintenance is required when replacing this turbo?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean or replace the oil feed and return lines, flush the intercooler tract, and change the engine oil and filter prior to installation to prevent oil starvation or particulate damage to the new CHRA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Acura Performance Standard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to sustain the high-revving thermal demands of Acura's early forced-induction engineering, this unit delivers crisp spool response and reliable high-RPM boost stability across every drive cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VelocityMax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67916996542712,"sku":"DS-E2JDH9HC4","price":334.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/1290\/2648\/files\/turbocharger-for-acura-rdx-2007-2012-2-3l-1.jpg?v=1793479251","url":"https:\/\/performancechiptuning.com\/products\/turbocharger-for-acura-rdx-2007-2012-2-3l","provider":"Performance Chip Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}