tChillin

I am really curious to why the intake does not extend down into the fenderwell like the aftermarket CAI's? It seem that it would be easy and very helpful. I haven't even seen anyone adress the question yet, why?

metalranger33

yea and u lose power also...auto trannys weight more, and you dont get the lauch us maunels do

matty-tC

they lose only 5% more power, won't have as bad wheelspin off the line, and don't weigh but another 60 pounds more.. which when you're talking about 3,000 pounds isn't anything. the difference in 60 lbs will be made up for the minute amount of time it takes for you to shift 3 or 4 times

wascionTC

if it ran 9.2 on the 1/8 what would you guy estimate it to run in a 1/4? nice vid by the way

retrodrive

Let's not forget that you can pre-spool the turbo before launch with automatic. With slicks it would launch like manual would not be capable of. Auto has too many advantages for drag racing.In fact, I bet most of the people who are trying to justify their manual tranny in drag racing, never had a car with aftermarket turbo.

ZPIracing

14.35 est........

ZPIracing

This is true the question is ow much power will the stock auto hold? We can always find out on your car.

metalranger33

if you were concerened about power, why would u buy a automatic car?

matty-tC

i want power but unfortunately, when i was 12 i had cancer and actually had a bone, 2 nerves, muscle, and a tumor removed from my leg. my previous cars/trucks have all been manuals but the last one f'd up my leg to where i don't want to chance destroying my ankle anymore.

besides, no one has proven an automatic tC can't handle power and can't be faster than the 5 speed

retrodrive

hehe...I need to find a good tranny specialist and some cash first. Then I'll see how much it can take. ;)

Solarxb20

Most turbo cars don't have a CAI style intake. most have a warm air style. Take a look at some pics of DSM's or other turbo cars. Its more of a safetely reason. There is no way to put a bypass valve on it.. the vaccuum on the other side would suck it through. The WRX and STI do have an intake like a CAI but you are taking the chance. You can do a ram air style ramp. This would work to get cold air as well as more air volume. This type of setup would be alot better for a street driven car. I would say the CAI style intake would only be beneficial for a track only car.

otnieltc

Hey ZPI...in your post for the automatic...

ZPIracing Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2005 8:16 pm Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

retrodrive wrote:
Let's not forget that you can pre-spool the turbo before launch with automatic. With slicks it would launch like manual would not be capable of. Auto has too many advantages for drag racing.In fact, I bet most of the people who are trying to justify their manual tranny in drag racing, never had a car with aftermarket turbo.


This is true the question is how much power will the stock auto hold? We can always find out on your car.


.....are you looking for help to test the kit on the automatic...I am more than available...PM me if interested.

metalranger33

i am sorry about your situation, but i do believe that automatic cars have a power drop...besides i think its a fact that a manual car are faster than automatic cars...depending on driver

Solarxb20

I prefer racing an auto.. but then again I prefer to bracket race. Launching is better, its more consistant and overall just better. Most people have a manual tranny because they usually can hold up to more hp. A properly built auto will destroy a manual though.

Key word built.. stock for stock the manuals are usually stronger.

metalranger33

yea but then u would have to build the auto first. Most of us will not do that. but who nose

06bsp

are you sure i had a 94 5speed accord with just a vetc controller ricer exhaust and intake plus i had the weight of my system n my friend had a 97 headers intake catback cam gears pulleys ect. way more mods n it was an auto n i blew him out the box everytime even befor the controller den i swaped the f22 to a jdm h22 buit it up n sold it for a tC which i am still waitin on

06bsp

for got we were talking about built up auto and 5spd turbo cars how is this possibe i would think the 5spd would win every time u can redline every gear n with a short shifter you can float through gears please explain

retrodrive

ZPI is offering me to blow up my tranny since my car is already in their shop getting turbo kit installed. :D

06bsp: turbo realm is different from supercharger realm and completely different from all motor setups. Whatever you are asking about has been mentioned on this thread a few times already.

It's true, the key word is "built" auto.