View Full Version : turbo'ing auto tranny


Cna_Got_5_On_It
07-22-2005, 07:04 PM
i know i can turbo my auto tranny, but other than the ZPI kit, what will i need to buy to be safe

turbo2liter
07-22-2005, 07:12 PM
I'd like to see pics of this auto trans turbo. How does it work?

Does it force more fluid through the converter, actually overspinning the input shaft for every 1 rotation of the crank? That'd be cool.

matty-tC
07-22-2005, 07:14 PM
very generic question, but you would probably want to add a larger than OEM cooler for your transmission. You can use pretty much any size that physically fits in front of your radiator and get some brass fittings and stainless and make the lines yourself.

they will look something like this:

http://static.summitracing.com/global/images/prod/large/der-13224_w.jpg

Cheap ones are anywhere from $20-50 but you can find some higher end ones that are more expensive. The downside is, you're covering up your radiator and slowing the cooling of your engine. This could be made up with a lower temp thermostat.

matty-tC
07-22-2005, 07:14 PM
I'd like to see pics of this auto trans turbo. How does it work?

Does it force more fluid through the converter, actually overspinning the input shaft for every 1 rotation of the crank? That'd be cool.


smart ___ LOL

bubblemyster
07-22-2005, 07:17 PM
i want to know too.

matty-tC
07-22-2005, 07:20 PM
www.jegs.com

look up part# 130-70266

you'll also need fittings ($10 or so), lines ($20 or so), and a mounting kit ($9.95)

pacent
07-22-2005, 07:45 PM
Level 10 torque converter if you plan on doing any drag racing. Not sure if they make one for the Scion yet tho.

matty-tC
07-22-2005, 07:49 PM
i don't believe they do.

also would want a nice differential but i haven't seen Quaife rushing to make one for us either :(

pacent
07-22-2005, 07:50 PM
Phantom grip has an lsd for the tC

matty-tC
07-22-2005, 08:07 PM
... i hear things.. bad things...

either way, the differential isn't just for the auto transmission.