Redslaya Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Hey guys so sadly my push for a manual car has been shot down, and im being forced to look at GT autos instead of the manual i really want. Modding is something I love, and i would really like to know how much power you can get through the auto tranny before it shatters into a million pieces. Would it even be worth my time trying to mod the car? also what mods can you not do to an auto that you can do to to a manual (i know tranny upgrades are out) thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FknBoss Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Depends how you drive it. In my opinion their both weak stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redslaya Posted August 23, 2014 Author Share Posted August 23, 2014 Depends how you drive it. In my opinion their both weak stock. yea, however trying to put 300hp through it is a lot different than putting 1000hp. Im looking to get a ballpark so i know if it is even worth my time and money trying to mod it if the tranny is going to break when i add 10hp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FknBoss Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Lol I'd say if it's stock don't go past stage 2. Could be wrong maybe you could go higher but I wouldn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJr Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 OP read this thread. http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/5eat-valve-body-upgrades-finally-164484.html?t=164484&highlight=climberds+vb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redslaya Posted August 23, 2014 Author Share Posted August 23, 2014 OP read this thread. http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/5eat-valve-body-upgrades-finally-164484.html?t=164484&highlight=climberds+vb Thank you very much for this link! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discojon Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 I'm running an estimated 350-375 through my 5eat with the hexmods vb with no issues. Trans had 140k stock on the then straight to stage 4. 30k later its just fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firehawk618 Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 I'm running ~300whp through my 5eat. I only broke the center differential *inside the transmission* because I was brake boosting the hell out of it. 10' CTS-V, A6, Airraid, 2.4 upper, ID850's, self tuned. SOLD:06' LGT Wagon. BNR16G, Catless UP, DOWN, Hexmods VB, Hexmods diff bushings, BIG TMIC. Best 0-60: 4.651 by AP 1/4= 13.678@100.73 mph, 1.945 60', Automatic transmission. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTris Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 He's an NA (and a 5G), guys. He's not even gonna get close to 200hp, let alone 3 - /thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike07LGT Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 He's an NA (and a 5G), guys. He's not even gonna get close to 200hp, let alone 3 - /thread. Original post says he's looking at auto GTs... 03 WRB WRX (RIP) 04 JBP STI (sold) 07 DGM Legacy GT (RIP) 12 OBP STI (DD) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTris Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Original post says he's looking at auto GTs... Sure. OP, this should be all the reassurance you need. http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/build-log-5eat-monster-218763.html?t=218763 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike07LGT Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Why get an auto if you plan on modding? Unless you are physically incapable of driving a manual I would wait and find the right one 03 WRB WRX (RIP) 04 JBP STI (sold) 07 DGM Legacy GT (RIP) 12 OBP STI (DD) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redslaya Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share Posted August 25, 2014 Why get an auto if you plan on modding? Unless you are physically incapable of driving a manual I would wait and find the right one I am still a young guy, Therefore my mother has the final say. While i would love and enjoy a manual, she does not feel comfortable with me driving one. because she is paying for part of it, she gets to make that decision. I know it is not ideal for modding, nor is it the "true car guy way" but its what my options are so its what i am going to work with EDIT: im also not looking to go far beyond 300whp so the posts here make me feel better. Ill probably get the hex mods VB along with the engine modifications on my list. It seems to do a good job and help guaratee that nothing will blowup. thank you all for your input, its very helpful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTris Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 I am still a young guy, Therefore my mother has the final say. While i would love and enjoy a manual, she does not feel comfortable with me driving one. because she is paying for part of it, she gets to make that decision. I know it is not ideal for modding, nor is it the "true car guy way" but its what my options are so its what i am going to work with EDIT: im also not looking to go far beyond 300whp so the posts here make me feel better. Ill probably get the hex mods VB along with the engine modifications on my list. It seems to do a good job and help guaratee that nothing will blowup. thank you all for your input, its very helpful Just stop right there. If your mother still has a say in what kind of car you can drive, you shouldn't even be here. Furthermore, you're clearly neither mature enough, nor financially able to own an LGT. Getting out on your own is WAYYYY more important than getting a money pit like the LGT. You DO know that modding is less important than say, going to college, or paying rent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redslaya Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share Posted August 25, 2014 If your mother still has a say in what kind of car you can drive, you shouldn't even be here. Furthermore, you're clearly neither mature enough, nor financially able to own an LGT. Do you know everything about my life of situation? no. And you know what, maybe i will go someplace else, someplace that is respectful to others trying to get into this hobby. I simply asked a question and got the responses that i needed. Then people like you come in here, don't even read the original post, and start to make wide judgements about people you don't know. I have been working and saving for a car like this for quite some time. Im not about to blow my whole bank account on it. I know whats worth it and whats not. Would i like 300hp? absolutely. Will i actually get there? probably not. I have seen your other posts, just sarcastic comments that don't contribute to the topic at hand. As for my mother's input, she had made a deal with me to redo our chimney in exchange for paying for part of the car. why would i turn that down? save some money in exchange for some work. Yes it came with its downsides but I am okay with compromising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTris Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Do you know everything about my life of situation? no. And you know what, maybe i will go someplace else, someplace that is respectful to others trying to get into this hobby. I simply asked a question and got the responses that i needed. Then people like you come in here, don't even read the original post, and start to make wide judgements about people you don't know. I have been working and saving for a car like this for quite some time. Im not about to blow my whole bank account on it. I know whats worth it and whats not. Would i like 300hp? absolutely. Will i actually get there? probably not. I have seen your other posts, just sarcastic comments that don't contribute to the topic at hand. As for my mother's input, she had made a deal with me to redo our chimney in exchange for paying for part of the car. why would i turn that down? save some money in exchange for some work. Yes it came with its downsides but I am okay with compromising. I don't need to know everything about your life, but, if dear ol' mom still has a say in what you can and can't drive, it sounds like you're not ready for a big-boy car with shifting gears and a turbo that goes wooosh. But hey, it's not like I've been right where you are before.. So what do I know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragman Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 I really like my stage 3 e85 bnr16g turbo 'ed wagon pushed by the 5EAT auto. No regrets vs. a 5spd manual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTris Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 I really like my stage 3 e85 bnr16g turbo 'ed wagon pushed by the 5EAT auto. No regrets vs. a 5spd manual. The LGT really is one of the more equitable cars when it comes to performance in 5MT vs AT -- The difference between the two is pretty much negligible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike07LGT Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 The LGT really is one of the more equitable cars when it comes to performance in 5MT vs AT -- The difference between the two is pretty much negligible. Maybe performance is similar but driving an automatic is just plain boring imo. I would never make a payment on a car thats an automatic for myself 03 WRB WRX (RIP) 04 JBP STI (sold) 07 DGM Legacy GT (RIP) 12 OBP STI (DD) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJr Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Sit in traffic for 30-45 min. and tell me how fun your MT is to drive, to each is own, I'm quite happy with my boring AT and have been for 9 years!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTris Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Maybe performance is similar but driving an automatic is just plain boring imo. I would never make a payment on a car thats an automatic for myself There are some things I do miss about having a manual; not the least of which is feeling connected to the car. However, I really do like being able to just kick back and drive. With traffic being what it is these days, I get antsy enough without having to give my left leg a workout going in and out of 1st, crawling along. Besides, the 05-06 5EATs won't let you lose traction, at all (nor will it let you turn TC off), which is, to be honest, kind of a nice feature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted August 25, 2014 Moderators Share Posted August 25, 2014 OP, MrTris is just a troll. Useful troll, though--full of good info. You'll get used to it. Seriously though, what do you tell mom to convince her to let you mod a vehicle that she's paying for? If you have enough for modding and buying parts, don't you have enough to pay for the car? Or is she paying for parts also? At the end of the day, these aren't terribly cheap cars to mod and maintain. Sometimes everything goes well and according to plan, but often times that's not always the case. "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redslaya Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share Posted August 25, 2014 OP, MrTris is just a troll. Useful troll, though--full of good info. You'll get used to it. Seriously though, what do you tell mom to convince her to let you mod a vehicle that she's paying for? If you have enough for modding and buying parts, don't you have enough to pay for the car? Or is she paying for parts also? At the end of the day, these aren't terribly cheap cars to mod and maintain. Sometimes everything goes well and according to plan, but often times that's not always the case. I am taking up her offer because i would rather have more money in my bank account that i can choose to spend on the car, or choose to not spend. All parts would come from me. I have been reading and learning about the maintenance and repairs and have money set aside in case something does happen and needs to be fixed (aka turbo, although If i do purchase the one I am looking at soon, the dealer said they will replace the banjo filter that its notorious for clogging). For now im looking to get the car, and leave it stock for a while. then maybe if i feel like it, start to mod it. I will see how the cards play out, but i want to start off with just the stock vehicle and go from there, one step at a time, but also know the potential and the problems of the vehicle thats why I am asking questions here and trying to get as much info before i purchase so I can see what may need to be done down the line, and what I can do down the line. I would rather be over prepared rather than jumping into it not know what will come to clafiy she is not paying for all of it, or even most of it. its the last bit in return for me doing some work that needs to be done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTris Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 OP, MrTris is just a troll. Useful troll, though--full of good info. You'll get used to it. Seriously though, what do you tell mom to convince her to let you mod a vehicle that she's paying for? If you have enough for modding and buying parts, don't you have enough to pay for the car? Or is she paying for parts also? At the end of the day, these aren't terribly cheap cars to mod and maintain. Sometimes everything goes well and according to plan, but often times that's not always the case. It's not trolling if I'm dispensing solid advice, which is pretty simple: If you still live at home and/or Mom & Dad have a say in the car/type of car you drive, you really shouldn't be here asking about transmissions and mods, you should be searching for/how to fund your freedom, not a ride. But hey, sounds like OP's got it all figured out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted August 25, 2014 Moderators Share Posted August 25, 2014 It's not trolling if I'm dispensing solid advice, which is pretty simple: If you still live at home and/or Mom & Dad have a say in the car/type of car you drive, you really shouldn't be here asking about transmissions and mods, you should be searching for/how to fund your freedom, not a ride. But hey, sounds like OP's got it all figured out. No arguments here. "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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