Hi people,

I'm in the process of purchasing a Turbonetics T3/T4 within a turbo kit including intercooler and everything for my 94 Integra LS..my questions are the following

1. How well do Honda Automatic transmissions handle a turbo with say 7-8 psi of boost? Is there any reason for me not to turbo an Automatic? Are there reliability issues?

2. What exactly is an exhaust manifold? I always thought this was a header. This kit does not include an Exhaust manifold. What kind would you guys reccomend, and could someone explain the difference between simply the manifold itself and the header?

Thanks a lot!
Rubens

 

go do a search plz.

 

Drag 3 kit with 6-7 psi of boost should be good for low 14's high 13's. Don't power brake, manually shift or neutral drop the tranny and you will be fine. Get a tranny cooler and the tranny will last quite a long time.
EVIL

 

A search did not yield anything about Turboing with an AUTOMATIC transmission.


Hmm so no power braking/etc? Reason being? I was told power braking will spool up the turbo ahead of time or something..and what are some tranny coolers you would reccomend?

Rubens

 

get a torque converter...i think level 10 makes them but i dont know if 4 ur application. yes a tranny cooler would work well but i dont know what kind sorry

 

thanks for the advice, but I'm looking for advice from some more experienced ppl with 1000+ posts (no offense)

I found the post by the forum newbi to search rather entertaining.

 

max psi is a newbie perhaps on this board but don't jump to conclusions on people saying they don't know anything because there experience isn't expressed on the NET??

A torque converter is a great idea and if they don't have your application I am sure they can have one made for a pretty $$$. An exhaust manifold is basically the replacement for the header which has the flange welded at te end of the runners to connect your turbo. Peace and good luck


Nick

 

Sounds good-

Doesnt the car come stock w/ a tranny cooler?
Also a torque converter isnt a very mainstream thing to do is it (for an automatic turbo)? This would probably not help much?

didnt mean to jump to conclusions, on other boards people provide a lot of misleading information though.

 

1. the stock tranny is cooled through the radiator, but it'd be MUCH better to put in a seperate tranny cooler, its rater simple and inexpensive

2. a torque converter is almost a must, it will help your tranny last longer and it will improve quater mile times a lot with a turbo. Torque converters are very mainstream with automatic V-8's in the domestic world...why don't you hear about them in the import world? because there are hardly any performance imports that run autos. so go to http://www.level10.com they have a torque converter, its $500 or $600 and with a tranny cooler you will be set.

 

rubenswm, it seems that max psi has the same amount of posts you do why are puttin down newbies whe your one yourself, an his post wasnt entertaining it was a good idea an level 10 is a good company

 

cooler: I recommend a Hayden one, they can be purchased online. I bought mine at Pep boys.

torque converter: Level 10 is good, but very very expensive. We're talking about 500 bux. Theres a place called Art Carr, does it for way cheaper. Check out http://www.Artcarr.com 300 bux for a upgrade tq.

Good luck on your turbo auto tranny setup... Cuz i know i'll need it on mine.

 

i know this is hella old. but i got some good tips out of it.

on the tranny cooler ... jegs or summit .. a racing mail order deal like that will have it. the one i got was like $40. if that. i dont even remember. i still have a pile of parts. nothing has been installed.