Turbo & Tranny II

[sageprime1]

The car is an 2003 Acura RSX with an automatic tranny and a stage I turbocharger. Daily, running 5psi of boost, on the track, looking forward to running as high as 10psi. Is it in my best interest to rebuild the stock tranny or to get a new high performance tranny? When would someone make one decision over the other? What are billet axles and is it necessary to consider them in my situation? The shop that installed my turbo suggest that those with a stick getting a turbo also get a stage 3 or stage 4 clutch. Should I with my automatic tranny consider upgrading the torque converter or is the stock part sufficient?

Just to let whoever answers these questions, I was looking at Level 10's website and they developed a PTS kit that includes: reaction plates and bands; complete set of bushings, washers, and bearings (produced by Torrington); complete set of seals and gaskets.

[funkdaflex1]

Doesnt automatic transmissions not have clutches. And with such little amount of boost and being that u have a automatic u dont need to build or replace your trans for awhhile anyway

[sageprime1]

Originally Posted by funkdaflex1

Doesnt automatic transmissions not have clutches. And with such little amount of boost and being that u have a automatic u dont need to build or replace your trans for awhhile anyway

Yes they do; mine happens to have 24, however, slipping may and later will occur. HOw long until this happens, i don't know. I think im slipping into 2nd gear now. Little boost!!! Remember, the stock engine can handle high boost, but the tranny was designed for stock engine output, so even though 5psi is low on the boost latter, it is still a lot on the tranny. I got over 100hp gain, and i forgot the torque, but it's the torque i believe that's killing the tranny slowly but surely.

[mattbrye]

not to be rude..but how can racing a auto be any fun...u just hit the gas and sit there..seems boring...but thats just my opinion...

[pheurton-skeurto]

Originally Posted by mattbrye

not to be rude..but how can racing a auto be any fun...u just hit the gas and sit there..seems boring...but thats just my opinion...

racing an automatic is like sex with a fat girl. its not always as good as sex with j.Lo but its sex nonetheless and it can sometimes be extremely entertaining...

[xsimpleaznx]

its priceless when an automatic takes down a manual in a race dont you think? its not quite as fun yes, but hey, make the best of what you got

[mattbrye]

i agree of the make the best of what u got..im not tryin to hate on anyones car...i guess i was just sayin id rather have a manual..but hey..who the hell cares what i think anyways.

[cuba3377]

In my opinion pheruton......... RACING WITH AN AUTOMATIC IS LIKE HAVEING SEX WITH A FAT CHICK...... ITS FUN TILL YOUR FRIENDS CATCH YOU DOING IT

[portaman03]

some of the most powerful drag racing cars are equipped with high performance automatic transmissions.

check it: http://www.automotivetech.org/forum/...threadid=22494

if your not a member of those forums and you drive a honda, shame on you.

[pheurton-skeurto]

Originally Posted by cuba3377

In my opinion pheruton......... RACING WITH AN AUTOMATIC IS LIKE HAVEING SEX WITH A FAT CHICK...... ITS FUN TILL YOUR FRIENDS CATCH YOU DOING IT

awesome...so right.

[Ace$nyper]

outta control lol!!!