storymaker

hey guys,
i just purchased a 2005 honda civic ex with an automatic transmission. i dont have the money or the desire to purchase a new car with a manual or do a conversion to a manual. i am simply wondering if forced induction or nitrous oxide works with an automatic. everyone says to start over with a new car in manual. this is my daily driver. i want it to be fast and just want to know what my long term options are. thanks guys.

civickiller

i heard autos can handle about 200whp. i hear a new aftermarket high performance torque converter would help it handle more

Spawne32

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your biggest concern will be "how do i tune this" as most of hondata's programs for that year car dont support automatics

storymaker

im not gonna lie, im a newb. i dont know how to tune my car or anything or how to install said forced induction parts. so it will work? i can turbo charge my auto? it will still function properly?
i appreciate the help thus far i have been asking about this topic for months. from forums to shop techs and i cant find any yes or no anwsers. thanks.

vtak2nr

yes you can

i currently have a 2002 civic dx auto turbo




stock transmission will only hold 160whp (about 6psi on a t3 super 60). (i am currently on my third tranny in about 4 years) biggest thing is to try not to boost thru gears (as in, let off the gas when its about to switch)

as for tuning, i am tune with greddy e-manage


so does it work? yes
is it worth it? depends how you want to use it and how deep your pockets are
would i do it again? probably not

storymaker

thank you very much. this is the answer i was looking for. boosting my car will most likely not be anytime soon but i wanted to know if the potenial was there. would i be correct in assuming that nitrous oxide would be an option then as well? as long as it was set at a 30 to 35 shot? once again thank you very much the help.

Spawne32

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nos is great for automatics but somewhat volatile when it comes to getting it correct with tuning, just be careful and read up.

m00genwant2b

Yes it should I had a turbo on my gf's integra that was auto. It lasted for three years and I only had one tranny the original. The only prob was I didn't. Have anyone to tune it. But I was running a greddy kit on 7psi and it was fun

EsotericImage

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You can also send out a new converter rebuilt with a different stall rate to swap in to handle more power. Autos are great with boost as they stay in boost on the shift.

As far as tuning, Usually any good tuner who also tunes other car brands should have experience with tuning automatics. Just need to search around..

MR.johnson

really. dont do it. waste of time unless you have alot of money to make one hold power.

EsotericImage

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^^

If youve got $$ to boost, then you have $$ to fix/repair whatever breaks or needs upgrading.

Just another day in the life for us boosted guys..

dc101

I think that is a sign.

area522010

^^^EXACTLY it almost a manual on what to do and what not to do on a turbo auto.

im guessing the tranny ran you atleast on the low end $800x3=$2,400?. wouldnt it have made since just to either buy a auto or do a conversion?. and if you put the tranny in yourself then you could have easily converted it.

best bet go buy a fancy intake and exhaust and enjoy that

Spawne32

iTrader: (3)

been supercharged and drag racing on my SP7A automatic for a year now, no issues, gona be getting a slightly modified trans done for about 700 with an upgraded stall converter, its not that hard to do.

MR.johnson

what power are you making?

Spawne32

iTrader: (3)

couldnt tell you, never been dynoed, i went from 17s in the 1/4 mile to mid 15's and now high 14's, all on a b18b1 with 8psi

area522010

Im guessing if anybody decided to turbo a auto honda its more less to say you have turbo on a automatic honda correct?. especially if you really are serious on making good power and running a good pass. i dont know to many ppl building cars especially turbo to run 14sec.

Spawne32

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not turbo...supercharged

storymaker

the real reason i guess i would have for boosting my auto honda would be to say: "yes its and automatic and yes its fast." everyone says i should start over with a manual. i don't deny it would be better in every way, shape, and form; but i didn't have much of a choice. i needed a car right meow and i got lucky getting a honda, and i don't know how to drive manual yet. its my daily driver, i want it to be fun. in the later years i would like to swap the motor for a k series and do a manual conversion. but for now i am trying to learn what my options are. i really appreciate all the input and advice. i love cars, but im definitely a newb. thanks again.

Spawne32

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i like your style more power to you in getting it done, if you need any help you can always send a pm

storymaker

thanks spawne, i shot you a pm a little bit ago. thanks again everyone like i said i am wanting to learn and really appreciate the info.

EsotericImage

iTrader: (8)

My thots exactly

MR.johnson

Yeah, at what power level? I would have the slowest car on my block making 240 on an auto.

EsotericImage

iTrader: (8)

240 isnt anything to be ashamed of..

as auto's arent tested all too much, different power levels would be determind on the build/rate of the converter.


Edit: wait, are we talking 240 HP or torque?

Spawne32

iTrader: (3)

the only reason i want the trans rebuilt is because i want it shifting faster between gears, the trans has 200k on it, and despite the fact that it handles the abuse just fine, you can feel that its getting tired. Like i say to anyone who cares to talk **** about it being automatic, id be happy to race any time they please, but somehow they always wind up making up excuses because their 1.6 liter d series has just an intake and a huge greddy fart cannon on it and they know deep down in side the 5 speed wont make up for it.