Turbo an Auto?
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Turbo an Auto?
OK, yes, i have an Auto...i know iknow... dont flame me for that.
But what I was wonderin if there would be any issues with putting a turbo on my 93 civic 4dr. Again, it has a 94 vtec sohc
im not lookin for goin to the track on weekends, just wanna get the most power out of my car without risking screwin it up.
should I just buy a coupe and start all over? im not really interested in a race car, just something with GO.
I got the auto, cuz i was tired of driving stick on my truck. After gettin off work at 2am and having to drive from the neighboring city to get home, i dont like to drive stick when im that tired
But what I was wonderin if there would be any issues with putting a turbo on my 93 civic 4dr. Again, it has a 94 vtec sohc
im not lookin for goin to the track on weekends, just wanna get the most power out of my car without risking screwin it up.
should I just buy a coupe and start all over? im not really interested in a race car, just something with GO.
I got the auto, cuz i was tired of driving stick on my truck. After gettin off work at 2am and having to drive from the neighboring city to get home, i dont like to drive stick when im that tired
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You can turbo an auto just the same as a stick. You won't get as much power cause of the way the auto shifts, but if that's not what you want then...
Get a simple greddy kit, that'd do you just fine. I can get'em if you want a price? PM me.
Get a simple greddy kit, that'd do you just fine. I can get'em if you want a price? PM me.
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From: Charlotte,NC
Originally posted by westcoaststyle
You can turbo an auto just the same as a stick. You won't get as much power cause of the way the auto shifts, but if that's not what you want then...
Get a simple greddy kit, that'd do you just fine. I can get'em if you want a price? PM me.
You can turbo an auto just the same as a stick. You won't get as much power cause of the way the auto shifts, but if that's not what you want then...
Get a simple greddy kit, that'd do you just fine. I can get'em if you want a price? PM me.
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The problem also mostly lies in how long the auto tranny will last with forced induction.
More than likely, you'd probably have to invest in a tranny fluid cooling system to prolong the life of it.
More than likely, you'd probably have to invest in a tranny fluid cooling system to prolong the life of it.
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From: in a van down by the rive
Originally posted by Hondaman
From what I've read, if you just want the go, get NOS. If you want boost, I've heard you're better off to go with a SC if you have an auto transmission.
From what I've read, if you just want the go, get NOS. If you want boost, I've heard you're better off to go with a SC if you have an auto transmission.
it makes sense to turbo an auto because you won't drop out of the powerband as much. but it doesn't make sense because auto's can't handle the boost as well (i've heard of many trannies going out because it was turbo'd) plus you lose alot of hp with an auto. i have an auto, but i'm going to switch over to a manual before i really do anything to the engine.
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From: L-town nebraska
Originally posted by fish
"i am lucky my tranny stayed running" direct quote from my buddy who did the same thing
"i am lucky my tranny stayed running" direct quote from my buddy who did the same thing
Originally posted by 18secFerio
b16 swap
b16 swap
(w/ an auto to manual swap)
