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i have a 2001 automatic LX

im considering turbo its not an issue of $$ its i dont wanna ruin my car..

the engines are strong as **** i know my friend has 220whp in his vic.. problem is im automatic and i dont wanna blow my tranny and i dont wana shell out the money for a jmo torque converter.etc


whats the best thing to do.. i wanna run like 5-6lbs boost on a SF kit.


riley

 
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i got the kit inline to get, and etc... im guessing id need boost controller? new headgasket??? what else.. im new to forced induction

 
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Turbo Timer, Boost Gauge, E-manage Dyno Tuned, RSX Injectors, Tranny Cooler. these are jsut to be safe.

 
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depending on mileage, might consider upgrading the internals on your tranny, pretty sure I read a post in the FI forum. then again, if you have sometime to kill before you actually buy it, look into dezod's turbo situation. there is a huge thread about it. he's setting one up on an a/t ex, i've been watching it pretty closely because I'm in the same situation. don't really want to swap out the tranny and turbo, if i had to do that i'd probably end up just saving for the k20. good luck either way man.

 
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yeah idk.. im not a speed demon, so im thinking maybe no turbo.. just keeping my baby slow and sick lookin... its not worth the money. cause if i ruin her its gonna cost alot more to fix her.. so i might as well just chill until i get my G35c in the future.lol

 
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for the transmission.. if you are running only like 5-6 psi.. you could just get a tranny cooler... that will help a lot.

 
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I never knew autos could be turboed...what kind of HP gains, any big differences?

 
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K20 Swap would be very "Show and Go"

 
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haha watch dezods vids. Turbo autos are slow because of spool time. However, problem fixed with a T25 but you will need to upgrade your torque converter if you like to gun it all the time...

Honestly having an auto and wanting it quick on a 7thgen will never happen. Swap or convert to stick. Even consider a new car if you really want hp like 230hp or so.

 
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FYI, those 19s are gonna kill you with turbo. they weigh a ton and will null out most of the benefits of turbo espeically when starts from a stop.

 
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AHHHH What are you saying?

Edit: I is not spool up time on the automatic. It is the launch capability that kills it. The lack of ability to downshift a couple gears too. People are spreading false truths when it comes to this stuff. Too many reader/magazine turbo gurus. Not enough practical application.............No harm intended toward you personally whitecastle.

 
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So what do you think Dezod is it worth it.. Also how long do you think the Auto Tranny will withstand the additional power.. Also what steps have you taken to ensure you dont blow you tranny ??

 
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Makes driving it a wet dream.........hearing turbo spool, bov sounding..........nice amount of extra power.........always there at your disposal. No longer are looked down upon for having a slow 7thgen auto.

Precautions??? I changed tranny fluids to B&M Trick Shift for auto trannies.....also installed a B&M tranny cooler as well. Feels fine....no slips. Then again, I do not really beat on it a whole lot. I am running 8 PSI daily too. I am pushing about 147 WHP & 124 WTQ consistantly without tranny downshifts....I also have a fully functionally cat too. It's like having the pick up of a small V6 in a 4cyl car..........

 
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yo 19's... people say this and that. my 19's r forged and 22lbs.. most peoples 17's have more rotational mass..

idk im just putting $ towards a diff car

 
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np. I agree all in all, you cannot rev pop the clutch or downshift well can to d3..d2.pointless kinda. I was just saying autos kinda suck at boosting. I own an auto lx coupe too, just I got a way more powerfull car to play with now. Before I wasnt happy with this civic at all now I kinda am with what I got...
Im still interested in your kit when you get it done, you already know that, any improvement is an improvement.Alone the psssh and spooling noise is worth it as you said.
Just telling people auto isnt going to be racer on boost it is a good improvement and you will be faster than alot cars around our class. Ford focus SVT. Nissan sentra spec V auto one. hell maybe the spec V manual?
Its not going to be a mustang gt hunter though or cars around that price range. still those cars are like what 20k+ stock?
dezod when I watched your videos I have a question after the auto shift it seemed to over rev? You know what im talking about? that sorta worries me. This was when you were going first to secound and into third real quick

 
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Which vid in particular?? It is a style of driving that makes it almost react like a 5spd. Takes a little bit of work to make it like that. It's not just nailing the throttle.......

 
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1st video
how did you do that? or turbo do that?
http://www.7thgencivic.com/memberrid.../cat/500/page/
that one

 
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It's a driving technique........

 
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agreed

 
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I think I wet myself....Damnit I want a turbo....That video is great...

 
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Here are some more:


5mph-60mph on 5.5 PSI
http://www.7thgencivic.com/memberri...php/photo/33197

smooth boost from on 8 PSI 35mph-75mph
http://www.7thgencivic.com/memberri...php/photo/33198

0-60mph on 8 PSI around corner
http://www.7thgencivic.com/memberri...php/photo/33199

 
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You can just ride w/ me rij when i get my 240 lol

 
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i dont drive like that on mine. I have a different technique. It almost seems like dezod is pounding it too quick. I can drive mine almost like a 5 speed, people i race think i'm shifting (from a roll obviously)

 
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why the "technique"? Not sweatin' ya,just curious. Is it mostly just so the BOV will sound on each shift? Just pounding the gas will take you up to redline no?

 
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No honestly it will not.........It usually shifts @ circa 5000 RPMS....Kinda hard to explain verbally, but easy to show in person.......I really don't pound on it like that unless I am racing. Most people think I am a 5spd too. The technique doesn't allow the tranny to shift under boost which is better for longevity......thats the real reason why I do it.

 
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i think i know what youre saying.
whenever i want to redline every gear i start in D3 and i floor it so it stays/shifts to 1st. then when it shifts to second i put in in 2 since its already in 2nd gear it will stay there until you shift it back to D3 where it will shift to 3rd. D3 will keep it in 3rd gear until you move to D

 
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thats a great way to ruin your tranny.... lol

 
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Man,
You don't want to shift an automatic. Just buy a manual. =| A very good way to learn a very expensive lesson.

 
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Get a trany cooler. When you drag it put it in D1 and go. Hold it till you get to the desired RPM and then shift it to D2. And so on and so forth. Still might blow the trany. Valvebody mod. Trany cooler. You'd be smoking a 5-sp.

 
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D1?

I tested when my auto ex shifted....it went to about 6.7K before shifting