How much power can the Automatic take???
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How much power can the Automatic take???
I was thinking of a single or twin turbo.. but i have the Automatic X.. i was wondering if the Automatic can take it? or would i just run into problems...
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Superchargers typically make less torque than turbos, as well as the superchargers giving you that "naturally aspired" feel as the boost biulds instead of a sudden burst of power when boost hits at a given RPM with a turbo.
Mr pharmD is right though, once the 5AT gets in the 400wtq area the tranny won't hold up to much abuse... and that figure is really easy to hit with a turbo system. A good valvebody upgrade will be key!!
Get the FI of your choice, respect it, but know in the back of your mind that at any time something could go wrong. So before things break you should go ahead and start upgrading once the power adder is on there... it'll be a battle in the beginning - but fun!
Mr pharmD is right though, once the 5AT gets in the 400wtq area the tranny won't hold up to much abuse... and that figure is really easy to hit with a turbo system. A good valvebody upgrade will be key!!
Get the FI of your choice, respect it, but know in the back of your mind that at any time something could go wrong. So before things break you should go ahead and start upgrading once the power adder is on there... it'll be a battle in the beginning - but fun!
Even an single turbo will reach the limitations of the tranny on an auto so just plan ahead and upgrade it while you can.
No fun once it goes out and your stuck in the middle of nowhere.
No fun once it goes out and your stuck in the middle of nowhere.
Dont forget about a trans cooler with the vb upgrade.Also its not how much power it can take but its about how muich tourqe it can handle.
Last edited by superchargedg; Sep 15, 2008 at 08:04 PM.
So, which shop would you guys recommend or "prefer"? I was thinking about Stillen or GTM? I'm in Socal and plan on doing my own removal/install on the valve body and drop it off at their location to reduce less down time. I'll leave the modify of the valve body to the pros. Thanks in advance.
