rjngo

not sure if u can do this but here it comes...is it possible to put a turbocharger in an automatic civic d17. im sure it only works with standards but just to clarify some stuffs...thanks guys

imported_t_dot_SiR

turbos doesn't go into AUTO???
ok... i need to know about this too
i thought turbo can go into anything...... never knew its only for manual driving...... coz u can always OD and rev higher before it shifts in auto.......??? not sure anymore...

Xscorpio

lol of course you can boost an auto. and no turbo are not only for manuals, pls correct me if i am wrong.

thx

DumbasSi

Why would it matter? I think the only problem would be the amount of power the motor would be making and the inability of the auto tranny to handle it. The tranny might need to be modified to handle it.

rjngo

i didn't know sorry...so turbo can both go with manual and auto, thanks then

imported_kIeRaN

yes a turbo can go into an auto but you may run into tranny problems down the road.

Xscorpio

yes, major trany upgrade, plus turbo on auto wont make that much power, because of bad gear ratio, and it wont be able to make enough pressure on time cus auto usually stays in 2 - 3 rpm in city driving.

for auto get super charger, works wonder for auto.

good luck bro!

Pimpin-EL

I've heard of a lot of ECU problems w/the auto FI

cee_mon

Turbos run off exhaust gases....so unless your automatic doesnt produce any, you can run one.
The more throttle %, the more exhaust gases, the quicker the spool.
You know that if you step on the gas full throttle from say 2000rpm the engine doesnt climb that fast, so your lag will be **** at that rpm. I have been in an auto turbo car and it does go pretty fast, but be prepared for some boost coming on unexpected say during a corner when you are accelerating out of the corner.

Chigga1

doode talons came in automatic! and even with the 14B turbo!
my buddy has one why automatic, i still dont know!

p.s dont waste ur time and money id rather do a K series swap! much cheaper!

imported_t_dot_SiR

i think if you build on an auto tranny, a turbo on an auto would be quick too..... auto cars can drag pretty decent numbers too, don't they?

imported_Xenin

not for the 7th Gen autos. the dezod kit put down 150hp to the wheels on a LX auto. someone on 7thgencivic.com put down 200whp on a custom turbo for an EX/Si.

EDIT - i meant 200hp on a 5spd. boost is a waste of money/time for auto 7thgens.

Xscorpio

oh not bad for auto 200 whp

Younes Si

that would sux though, not getting the power you would with a stick

imported_Xenin

you have to get a tranny cooler for the transmission on an auto if you boost. maybe a torque converter as well but its probably gonna be expensive to boost an auto and not really worth it.

rjngo

wow...so much info's about turbo and stuff. probably my best bet is to just get a K swap then. thanks for all input

imported_Fug

u wont

Younes Si

ya...k swap is like 7G's, no?

imported_Fug

ya, its something like that with all the mounts and everything+motor+install and everything else you'd need......you might as well just buy an LS and turbo that...spend like 1100 on the engine and everything....then the turbo kit...and ur still around, if not under the price of a K swap and u'd have much more power..

imported_MY SiR

rjngo,

Leave your car stock. It's practically brand new. You still have a nice warranty. Wait until the 3 year warranty ends then think about turbo/swap/etc. Who knows, by that time, you might want a different car...

Or, if you really want more power and want to spend another 10gs, trade in your car for a new Si after it comes out. I guess you can do this later on in life...then you get the latest K series, LSD and a warranty...that's what I would do.

Just my $0.02