anyone with turbo/automatic tranny?
heath240
09-30-2002, 12:50 PM
has anyone sucsesfully turboed an automatic, looking to turbo a 1994 ls integra but it is an auto. if it can be done let me know what i need to do or if it can't could i supercharge?
heath240
09-30-2002, 11:50 PM
anybody?
hondatool
10-01-2002, 11:26 AM
i have a turbo automatic civic ex....you can do it...its not a problem, but im gonna be swapping out in the spring for a 5 speed....launches suck with auto since you have a bit of lag off the start...a neutral drop works alright but your tranny will drop one day when you do it...haha....its much better with a 5 speed when you drop gears or wanna stay in vtec with the turbo, but to answer your question...yeah....turbo+auto works fine, maybe wanna get a torque convertor in your tranny cuz honda auto trannies suck cuz they're supposed to be economical you know?...
Fireinthesky28
10-01-2002, 11:28 AM
I've heard of nothing of the sort in Honda's realm, I guess because nobody cares to put forced induction into a car not really designed for performance anyway.
I'm not sure how much you care, but Saab's newer lines feature many automatics with turbochargers, and I have seen people build up these cars for racing, despite the general [sillyness] of racing sport/luxury (overpriced) sedans and hatchbacks
I'm not sure how much you care, but Saab's newer lines feature many automatics with turbochargers, and I have seen people build up these cars for racing, despite the general [sillyness] of racing sport/luxury (overpriced) sedans and hatchbacks
heath240
10-01-2002, 05:14 PM
Where is a good place to get a torque converter? With your turbo auto can you run the same boost as a 5 speed or do you have to sacrifice some things for it. my main focus i yes to get more power and evencially i will get a 5 speed but for now i really just want something that can be reliable because i don't plan racing my car or doing any harsh driving that could mess it up. i planed to go with the DRAG Gen 3 kit for my B18B but i still want my integ to be a reliable daily driver.
Fireinthesky28
10-01-2002, 09:49 PM
Where is a good place to get a torque converter?
Summit racing sells some pretty good torque converters, but I gots a feeling that they dont have [dilly] for imported beauties like your car
Also, as long as you are running boost pounds at a safe-for-stock rate, you should be alright, this means like...no more than 9 until you start spending fuel system $$
Summit racing sells some pretty good torque converters, but I gots a feeling that they dont have [dilly] for imported beauties like your car
Also, as long as you are running boost pounds at a safe-for-stock rate, you should be alright, this means like...no more than 9 until you start spending fuel system $$
higgimonster
10-02-2002, 10:03 AM
Originally posted by hondatool
i have a turbo automatic civic ex....you can do it...its not a problem, but im gonna be swapping out in the spring for a 5 speed....launches suck with auto since you have a bit of lag off the start...a neutral drop works alright but your tranny will drop one day when you do it...haha....its much better with a 5 speed when you drop gears or wanna stay in vtec with the turbo, but to answer your question...yeah....turbo+auto works fine, maybe wanna get a torque convertor in your tranny cuz honda auto trannies suck cuz they're supposed to be economical you know?...
um... Honda auto's don't have torque converters already? That would be the only auto in the world with out one. Unless you are saying to get a new TC with mabey a higher stall point.
As far as launching an AT well with out doing a neutral drop, try holding the brake as hard as you can with your left foot and then floor the throttle until the engine levels out (usually around 2500rpm). Then side step your foot off the brake (like dropping the cluthc in an MT). This method will get you the best start out of an AT.
You can put a turbo on any setup (almost) regardless of whether auto or manual.
i have a turbo automatic civic ex....you can do it...its not a problem, but im gonna be swapping out in the spring for a 5 speed....launches suck with auto since you have a bit of lag off the start...a neutral drop works alright but your tranny will drop one day when you do it...haha....its much better with a 5 speed when you drop gears or wanna stay in vtec with the turbo, but to answer your question...yeah....turbo+auto works fine, maybe wanna get a torque convertor in your tranny cuz honda auto trannies suck cuz they're supposed to be economical you know?...
um... Honda auto's don't have torque converters already? That would be the only auto in the world with out one. Unless you are saying to get a new TC with mabey a higher stall point.
As far as launching an AT well with out doing a neutral drop, try holding the brake as hard as you can with your left foot and then floor the throttle until the engine levels out (usually around 2500rpm). Then side step your foot off the brake (like dropping the cluthc in an MT). This method will get you the best start out of an AT.
You can put a turbo on any setup (almost) regardless of whether auto or manual.
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