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Can an AUTOMATIC be super/turbo charged?

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Old Dec 18, 2005 | 04:19 PM
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Default Can an AUTOMATIC be super/turbo charged?

May be a n00b question, but I'd like to know. I know the TRD Supercharger is manual only.
Old Dec 18, 2005 | 04:37 PM
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Sure it can. The TRD one will be available with a kit to install on an auto. And turbo automatics can be pretty quick since you never have to let off the gas between shifts.
Old Dec 18, 2005 | 04:39 PM
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Someone also makes a kit, so you can install the trd on a manual. im drawing a blank on its name tho
Old Dec 18, 2005 | 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by bbsciontc
Sure it can. The TRD one will be available with a kit to install on an auto. And turbo automatics can be pretty quick since you never have to let off the gas between shifts.
Awesome. Thanks. I hope I can find out what campany offers it.
Old Dec 18, 2005 | 11:51 PM
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the kit is on racingsolutions.com for automatics or use to be atleast
Old Dec 19, 2005 | 09:15 PM
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i think sciondad put a turbo in his auto with some modifications. search some of his posts.


i am getting more and more interested in putting a turbo in my auto too but its probably going to be a long way off for me. leaves alot of time for research though!
Old Dec 19, 2005 | 10:28 PM
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Turbo automatic is nice, you never fall out of boost between shifts. Its a constant feeling of being pushed back in your seat.
Old Dec 20, 2005 | 06:16 AM
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If you all just wate until the end of January I will have all forged internals and an upgraded setup from the stage 1 ZPI kit. There is a lot of other stuff but we'll leave that for when its done.
Old Dec 20, 2005 | 01:25 PM
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If you all just wate until the end of January I will have all forged internals and an upgraded setup from the stage 1 ZPI kit. There is a lot of other stuff but we'll leave that for when its done.
I believe Kenny said something about this to me. All I can say is....That is going to be one sick setup. I can't wait for you to release the final product to the forum.
Old Dec 20, 2005 | 02:37 PM
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Yeah I'm stoked....it seams like I keep adding more and more to the list of things they are going to do everyday. I need to stop. lol
Old Dec 20, 2005 | 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Brn2Pla
Yeah I'm stoked....it seams like I keep adding more and more to the list of things they are going to do everyday. I need to stop. lol
it's easy to get sucked into it. Keeny said alot of good things about you and has very impressive plans for your ride.
Old Dec 20, 2005 | 09:57 PM
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lol I guess I kind of killed the thread with that little bit of info. I'll be sure to get some pics and video when I get back.
Old Dec 21, 2005 | 03:29 PM
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and i hope appropriately you are automatic? :D

but anyway, i hope more people go turbo/auto, because as i have been debating going turbo myself, the biggest argument against it has been NO LSD IS OUT THERE FOR US.

the stage 0 turbo with intercooling gives around 250whp, plus the exhaust i already have will tack on another 8-15, and then emanage tuning will give it another jump of anywhere from 10-20. all that with an open differential? that's crazy.
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Yes I have an auto.....that is being beafed up also. They are talking somewhere around 400hp on 91 octane and....lol up there quite a bit more with raceing fuel. The numbers will tell in due time.
Old Dec 21, 2005 | 05:35 PM
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well im definitely curious and excited (along with everyone else) to see your completed tc :D thats awesome! you and sciondad are our saviors.
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I hope you have some money once I'm done because this is costing me around 10000
Old Dec 21, 2005 | 08:25 PM
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well... haha. i wouldn't do all the stuff you're doing, but that is indeed quite the kick to the mouth. i hope it's worth it!
Old Dec 21, 2005 | 08:39 PM
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Racingsolution's site says the ZPI Stage 0 will work on an automatic. Dunno if it's true, though.
Old Dec 21, 2005 | 08:57 PM
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lol me too
Old Dec 21, 2005 | 11:53 PM
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I am waiting for that auto upgrade also. The weakest part in my setup



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