Hey guys.

I think im gonna throw a turbo kit together for around 600 bucks. I can do it but am wondering if my Tranny is SAFE? only needs to do tell febuary. I'll be running 6 PSI max probably. I wont get on the car too hard. Probably let it rip everyonce in awile or just going on to highways then slowing down. Or just kinda play with it(go slow and watch the boost gauge) things like that.

Jon

 

Hello, I am not an expert on the turbo situation, but I will tell you everything that I have been told and read about the auto tranny with a turbo. I've read that if you go turbo with an auto tranny than most likely you are going to have to upgrade your torque converter. I posted a similar topic and was told that I should go the 5spd route and ditch the auto before putting on a turbo.

 

well its not a perminent thing. Its like a 4 month thing just to see the results.

 

if you run low low low boost ... even 6 is pushing it, you should be fine.

a comptech supercharged 6th gen AV6 will destroy a stock tranny on 7lbs.

 

accordexchange over at HS is running a drag 4 kit on his auto f22b1. his tranny was on the verge of dying and is in the shop getting TC, clutch packs, etc... rebuilt.

 

You know how long it lasted?

 

it'll hold just as much as a manual - more actually is probable. The torque convertor in accords is rather soft, so it can deal with the torque rather well. The accord automatic may not be as strong as it could be, but it's no weaker really than the 5 speed.

- Nathan

 

The auto tranny will probably last about 6 months to a year on 8 lb. of boost. You should get a beefy tranny cooler and rebuild it either before or after the turbo is put in. But the 5-speed is supposed to last longer with the turbo from what I've read so far.

 

Well this is a 4 month thing.

Also guys, I had my tranny re-built in November of 2001. So its not like a 10 year old tranny but it im sure it will still have problems running boost. Thanks

Jon

 

Just do it...low boost for only 4 months should be fine.