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Is this safe to have?? i am wanting to add some more hp to my car, but i am not sure if i wanna do this or just save money and do a k20a swap.

Injen

 
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from what i understand, we (automatics) may need to add a oil and tranny cooler depending on the boost. but other than that it is safe to turbo a auto, i know i'm going to!

 
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ya i am just wondering if its worth the money to get a turbo or just save money for the rsx-s then add a turbo? or just save for the rsx-s

Injen

 
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i have an 2k1 LX auto coupe. how much hp can it gain once turboed? like a raw estimate.

 
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u might want to do a torque convertor, i decided to do the K-Series swap and after that i'm still staying w/ N/A, dont ask y, i just like it that way

 
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You said you are just looking for a little power... maybe a turbo is better than a swap. I would only spend money on a swap if I thought I was going to go even further with it later on. But just dropping an engine in for some "extra power" seems a little expensive. I guess it just depends on what you really want to do or plan on.

 
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eventually you're gonna blow your automatic syncros...

 
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you could add a Torque Convertex, Flywheel Flex Plate and Tranny cooler, they're available at JMO Performance

 
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id save for a k20, thats what im going to do.

 
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mechanically everything should work out but ive heard many stories about the dangers ouf not being able to control the power.

There was this one guy with a turbo auto integra GSR, he was going up a slight hill just after it had rained, the car downshifted he spun, and spun.....and spun his little tires, eventually he lost control and went into the ditch because the car wouldn't upshift to a higher gear so his tires could catch.

 
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I thought that all GSR's are stick. I think it was probably a GS, no DOHC VTEC engine will ever be an auto.

 
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your right, the guy said GSR, but now that you mention it all GSR's were stick, hmmmmmm.

BTW aren't the base RSX's avaiable with an auto. And the K20A3 is a DOHC iVTEC

 
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yep, base rsx's can come with the automatic tranny with the sportshift mode. The k20a3's DOHC I-VTEC is a bit different from the K20a2's. Go to the hondata website and read their great articles about the rsx and I-VTEC.

 
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i have an auto and i'm waiting on my SF turbo kit...i went out to autozone and found a cheap little transmission cooler for 25 bucks...its by Hayden Automotive part no. 401. The dimensions are 5"x12.75"x9.75" and its .75" thick. I am planning on putting in front of the ac condenser. It comes with a little mounting kit and a good length of hose...i think it will work nicely

 
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i also have auto and probally end of summer i will purchase the sf turbo kit, please post pics of installs of the transmission cooler. by the way its a reasonable price for your investment good luck.

 
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yes please let us know about the intall. i think many peeps are interested.

 
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yeah i'll probably write up a quick diy with pics and whatnot...i'll be installing an autometer transmission temp gauge while i'm at it

 
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i've been hearing about this SF turbo kit, can anyone hook me up with the URL to read about it and/or order one?? thanx

 
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heres the link to the group buy...

http://www.7thgencivic.com/forums/sh...threadid=92677

 
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there is a turbo for autoz..whoo hooo

 
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base auto RSXs are slower than 5spd EX civics -clubRSX

 
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wow frealz