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Old 02-19-2008, 12:25 PM
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Default how far can i push the automatic?

im thinking about picking up a06-08 GT for my DD.

how far can i push the HP/TQ before i need to upgrade my trans / internals?

id like 500-600 hp some day.
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Old 02-19-2008, 01:07 PM
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It'll do 500-550 right now.
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Old 02-19-2008, 02:50 PM
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well if your lucky it may hold together for 500-550 HP. That would be with some luck. The 5/8" input shaft is the weakest point to any high power outputs. Third gear is a common failure point when pushing these trannies.
Mine broke at about 450 HP but that was just mine. I have seen several break at the same level though. My mantra is dont fix it if it aint broken anyways.
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Old 02-20-2008, 01:40 AM
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hmm so to safely run 500-600 what would i need to upgrade?
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Old 02-20-2008, 01:55 AM
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If you're spending the kind of money to get your car up to 500-600hp, you might as well spend the money to modify the transmission/driveline as well. Hypothetically you would have already spend up to seven grand as it is, (turbo/blower kit, exhaust, etc)
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Does anyone know how much the new TCI Tranny is? Or even the rebuild kit?
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Old 02-20-2008, 05:11 AM
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Are you guys talking 500-550 RWHP or flywheel? Big 20% difference with an auto.
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Old 02-20-2008, 07:23 AM
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I'd like to know how much the TCI tranny is also.
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Old 02-20-2008, 07:32 AM
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ORIGINAL: CrazyHorse0217

Are you guys talking 500-550 RWHP or flywheel? Big 20% difference with an auto.





They're rated that at the fly.
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Old 02-20-2008, 07:38 AM
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Call Brenspeed and ask him. I was told by a member on here that hes blown up an auto trans on one ofhis shop cars, because of too much boost.
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