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Old Aug 3, 2006 | 08:33 AM
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would it be worth it to do that to an automatic?
Old Aug 3, 2006 | 12:39 PM
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hey, i have an automatic too, and i'm looking to boost in a year or two. of course it's worth it ! do it man. let me know how it works out. just be ready to do more maintenance than a N/A car. and spend more money.
Old Aug 3, 2006 | 12:41 PM
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would it be worth it to do that to an automatic?
Plain and simple answer.... Yes. It may not be as quick as a manual turboed xB, but it will still be one super fun car to drive.
Old Aug 3, 2006 | 09:30 PM
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sure, why wouldnt it be worth it to turbo an auto?
Old Aug 4, 2006 | 05:02 AM
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hell yes, cant wait till i can.
Old Aug 4, 2006 | 10:59 PM
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Over the past 15 years. One thing that I have noticed is that Toyota really does overbuild their transmissions. It will take a lot more abuse and tq than what our engines are making now.
Old Sep 4, 2006 | 06:10 PM
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make sure to use an trans oil cooler.
Old Sep 4, 2006 | 06:11 PM
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make sure to use an trans oil cooler.
Old Sep 4, 2006 | 07:06 PM
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I Supercharged my xB Auto and I love it. I would install a trans cooler and go to synthetic trans fluid to keep the heat down.





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oOOOo sweetness rocket, how much was that 100-300?
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Originally Posted by metal112524
oOOOo sweetness rocket, how much was that 100-300?
Well I know Rocket got a discount on his, but when I bought mine it was $60 shipped from Pep Boys.
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