Making the Auto Stronger...
3rd Gear Member
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 829
From: Idaho
Some people just aren't smart enough to realize that in some parts of the country there is such thing as traffic and most people don't like upshifting and down shifting every 5 seconds. Sounds like someone that would drive a civic since they believe every 5 speed in the world is faster than any auto anywhere.
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3rd Gear Member
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 660
From: Basra, Iraq
Im in Sacramento .. but i commute to San Fransico ! Mornning traffic = GEY! Plus shrapnel in my left shin prevents me from driving ! And with my 1piece DS, 430's, 3000 stall and slicks most manuals have a tough time hanging with me anyway ! Im getting boosted as soon as I get back from deplyoment but i want to build up my tranny.. sus. is all done and brakes are in the garage... starting from bottom up !
2nd Gear Member
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 415
From: Illinois
I have a TCI 3000 stall in my auto for 2 years and running NOS with 410 gear,my only problem is "I should of put a 3500 stall in it". The trans handles it fine. JDM is running 05 Mustangs with 750 HP with auto. Do that with a stock manuel and you will see the clutch rolling down the track.
4th Gear Member
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,622
From: Saudi Arabia
I have a TCI 3000 stall in my auto for 2 years and running NOS with 410 gear,my only problem is "I should of put a 3500 stall in it". The trans handles it fine. JDM is running 05 Mustangs with 750 HP with auto. Do that with a stock manuel and you will see the clutch rolling down the track.
Isn't 3,000 or generally a lower stall more reliable for street driving?
Retired Mod
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 7,658
From: Long Island, NY
I understand. However, rebuilding the tranny is not cheap at all.
You're looking at $3-4k with install.
But since the 5R55S is more likely to go before the engine,
I think it's a smart move to start with the transmission.
Of course JDM is an exception, you might want to look into
a supercharger kit from them, or at least have them tune it.
They're running 10's on the stock 5R55S.
You're looking at $3-4k with install.
But since the 5R55S is more likely to go before the engine,
I think it's a smart move to start with the transmission.
Of course JDM is an exception, you might want to look into
a supercharger kit from them, or at least have them tune it.
They're running 10's on the stock 5R55S.
Im in Sacramento .. but i commute to San Fransico ! Mornning traffic = GEY! Plus shrapnel in my left shin prevents me from driving ! And with my 1piece DS, 430's, 3000 stall and slicks most manuals have a tough time hanging with me anyway ! Im getting boosted as soon as I get back from deplyoment but i want to build up my tranny.. sus. is all done and brakes are in the garage... starting from bottom up !
3rd Gear Member
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 924
From: San Jose, California
tuned autos with torque converters are faster than most manual drivers with the same mods. Even though im converting my car to a manual i know very well that if i ran into an auto version of mine i would probably lose. im only doing it for the fun factor of daily driving
1st Gear Member
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 75
From: ohio
You got it Shifting is the fum factor. If I want to race I take the DURAMAX 675HP yes a Allison Automatic $13,000 ATS trans and torque with billet shafts. turns 12.3. SORRY If you own a automatic and can't take a teasing . You are just old