Boosting an automatic 96 Accord EX I4 VTEC feasible?
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the motor will be ok, the tranny won't. the auto tranny will suck up some whp for sure and not handle the extra power. plan on going 5sp or building the tranny. i would guess around ~180 whp.
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with the right tranny, torque converter and tranny cooler you can boost an auto with ease. level 10 is the best route for the torque converter and tranny cooler (definite must have..) as for the tranny any good tranny shop and custom install a racing transmission to hold the additional power (i forget what manufactor tranny i have in my car now)
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^well a 5sp tranny can cost anywhere from $300-$700 depending on mileage/age. i would try to get something newer which would cost toward the higher end of that range, say under 60K would be good. 5sp parts are about $600, $300 for a new clutch, and $600-700 in labor.
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Originally posted by AccordSleeper
^well a 5sp tranny can cost anywhere from $300-$700 depending on mileage/age. i would try to get something newer which would cost toward the higher end of that range, say under 60K would be good. 5sp parts are about $600, $300 for a new clutch, and $600-700 in labor.
^well a 5sp tranny can cost anywhere from $300-$700 depending on mileage/age. i would try to get something newer which would cost toward the higher end of that range, say under 60K would be good. 5sp parts are about $600, $300 for a new clutch, and $600-700 in labor.