amp27 Posted May 10, 2010 Author Share Posted May 10, 2010 haha now that i read it myself it is kinda funny. just thinking how that could happen to some noob. im noob but i know my way around enough to know that those dont work. they just tell the car that its getting more air then it really is and it give it more gas. bore wash is a risk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassnectar Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 dont slap a turbo to an automatic HAVE MERCY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baddog Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 dont slap a turbo to an automatic HAVE MERCY shhhh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zues Marine Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 some jdm gt-b's are twin turbo automatic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassnectar Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 same with some skylines, and alot of Wrx's that doesnt mean i endorse them =P I think if you want speed and power like that you should at least match it with a manual transmission to have max control, not slap a turbo to an already lacking automatic transmission and watch it not do what you want it to do even more! sure after the transmission and turbo lag are over the car will be fast.. but we know the manual would be ahead in the case of a new 2010 legacy, the automatic transmission is probably 90% as good as the manual, but in a dated 1996 where the transmission has a lot of miles, like 60 - 70% maybe, i guess i need to race some automatic 2nd gens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zues Marine Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 i agredd all the wrx 5-speeds are reallly weak tho, they go out as often as svx's trannys do eg33 flat6 with no manual option... lame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmEh Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 well if they're already swapping in a turbo block why not do a manual transmission too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassnectar Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 the svx tranny is the same as the leggies I believe its just something with the 3.3 was to powerful for it. alot of people do a 5 speed manual conversion in their svxes, and there a beast. except the svx is heavier than our 2nd gens by almost a thousand pounds and its a coupe!! history lesson If you can get a turbo in an automatic for low low low price like 800 bucks i would probably do it, but if its gonna cost over a grand it doesnt seem worth it to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaz98gt Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 svxs would eat through trannys like...umm...I can't think of one. an eating contest? shut up, I'm tired, I was messing w cad last night then the gf came over. isn't the first gen wrx in the states known for having a "glass" transmission or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SI01 Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 people would make fun of the car Do what you want to your car, for your enjoyment. If anyone has a problem with that, tell them to eat one. If you'd have more fun with your car more at 5 or 6 psi and 200 hp, why worry what anyone else thinks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SI01 Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 isn't the first gen wrx in the states known for having a "glass" transmission or something? The reputation for that is overblown. I've owned a bugeye, as have many of my friends and the only tranny that failed was someone who had rallycrossed the car and been to track days 30+ times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baddog Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 Do what you want to your car, for your enjoyment. If anyone has a problem with that, tell them to eat one. If you'd have more fun with your car more at 5 or 6 psi and 200 hp, why worry what anyone else thinks? I wish I knew what I needed to do a turbo That would be sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stiffy Posted May 13, 2010 Share Posted May 13, 2010 isn't the first gen wrx in the states known for having a "glass" transmission or something? They are known by some as a "Glass Box." They got that name because they don't like being "shocked." Such as glass will break if you shock it too hard. I traded in my 02 wrx with 120K. The transmission was very smooth. All synchros still working correctly, no grinding. If you take the time to actually learn how to be smooth with your shifts it will be no problem. Slow is smooth, smooth is fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaz98gt Posted May 13, 2010 Share Posted May 13, 2010 ok sounds good, not that i'd be getting a bugeye anytime soon, but good to know. five speed swap, here I come! in, er, ten years? when I'm out of college and have plenty of time and cash to put into something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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