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12-11-2005, 06:17 AM
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Lexus & 550's
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Auto vs. manual trans.
I know that there are two types of manual transmissions for the 86.5 to 92 Supra's, but I was curious about the strength of the automatic trans. Are there two types of these also to cope with the extra torque and power of a turbo engine, or does the one type handle the power just fine? I was just curious because I have a good auto trans when I did my engine/transmission swap.
If I ever got a turbo with the auto tranny and decided to boost the power, can you just hold the pedal to the floor and let it do all the work for you? Missing a gear in a high horsepower car is not fun and I have done it a few times in my manual/NA car. Just curious about it though. I don't have any car in mind yet, but if the opportunity comes up it would be nice to know and I know there must be a few out there with extra horsepower connected to the auto trans. Thanks Russ |
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12-12-2005, 01:26 PM
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Nothing?!?!?! Some one must have some experience on this subject.
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12-12-2005, 01:59 PM
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I believe the stock AT can handle BPU upgrades, but most people making big power with an AT go with a turbo 400.
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12-12-2005, 03:30 PM
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Hi!
Oopsie Daisey!
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12-13-2005, 03:32 AM
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Lexus & 550's
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Thanks kwnate. By the turbo 400 are you talking about a GM product? And is there an adapter kit? You see the reason I am asking is that I am thinking of sticking a chevy 350 in a donor car I have. I have the stock auto trans, but no stock engine. I got a good running 87 with the parts from this other car. The 86.5 car is in good shape and I hate to see it sit and rot so that is when the 350 swap came to mind.
Anyone here ever put an american engine in one of these or know a web site where someone has done so? Thanks Russ |
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12-13-2005, 04:22 AM
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Lexus & 550's
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found this th400 on another forum... its awsome... not sure how it mods into a mk3??
http://www.thesupraforums.com/showth...ighlight=th400 seems to work well... http://100psi.com/marko-845.wmv Last edited by joel williams; 12-13-2005 at 04:24 AM. |
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