Automatic Transmission TUNING?!

[Turbo&Auto]

I didnt say that.

This shop MWR tunes Celica's and Matrix's. They took the 6speed GTS trans out and are now running a GT auto box with just a Tq converter. They run faster more consistant times now. 475whp on the stock trans w/just a tq converter.....

 

[BrutalB83]

Not saying autos are best. For a budget build or typical street car, sure the manual is a LOT easier to make power with and get it to the ground. But there is no reason you cant keep your auto and have fun!!

That's what I was trying to say, yeah. Still though, a lot of the Honda automatics are 4-speed as opposed to the manual version's 5, so bit of a disadvantage there as well...

 

[efhondakid]

The main reason for using an auto tranny is there is no way in hell you can shift a manual as fast as an auto shifts, that and it does help to run more consistent times, but a Honda auto tranny is nothing like a GM or Ford that is build for high performance, not economy and comfort.

 

[Turbo&Auto]

I feel its the opposite Brutal. My matrix is even worse off, its a 3 speed with a 4th gear OD. When I would drag race, I only used the 3 speeds, they get me up to 110. Less shifting is less time wasted not accelerating. If the tranny is dogging the car down though with the tall gearing then thats obviously a set back. I was running a smaller turbo which gave me great tq down low with OK top end. The car pulled very hard but steady throughout each gear.

Like Ive said in other auto threads, I havent played with a Honda auto or even drove one. So I cant say if my Matrix things can relate or not. The gearing could be totally F'd on the Honda and just make the car a dog down low. I guess your setup will really determine how it reacts with an auto. A big ass turbo that spools late will prolly run like ass on the street with an auto.

 

[BrutalB83]

The main reason for using an auto tranny is there is no way in hell you can shift a manual as fast as an auto shifts, that and it does help to run more consistent times, but a Honda auto tranny is nothing like a GM or Ford that is build for high performance, not economy and comfort.

Right, that's the main thing. They're just not built to handle a lot of power going through them. They work great for an essentially stock engine, but they tend to break under boost. The clutch packs just aren't that strong.

I feel its the opposite Brutal. My matrix is even worse off, its a 3 speed with a 4th gear OD. When I would drag race, I only used the 3 speeds, they get me up to 110. Less shifting is less time wasted not accelerating. If the tranny is dogging the car down though with the tall gearing then thats obviously a set back. I was running a smaller turbo which gave me great tq down low with OK top end. The car pulled very hard but steady throughout each gear.

Like Ive said in other auto threads, I havent played with a Honda auto or even drove one. So I cant say if my Matrix things can relate or not. The gearing could be totally F'd on the Honda and just make the car a dog down low. I guess your setup will really determine how it reacts with an auto. A big ass turbo that spools late will prolly run like ass on the street with an auto.

Yeah, good point on the "less shifting = less time wasted" thing.

Oh, and I thought you used to have a turbo slush-box Accord? Somebody around here did; I thought it was you. Huh, wierd...

 

[Turbo&Auto]

Not I, my Accord was 5 speed. The T&A name was from the Matrix and it just kinda stuck

 

[BrutalB83]

Not I, my Accord was 5 speed. The T&A name was from the Matrix and it just kinda stuck

Huh, weird. I wonder who that was then...or if I'm just remembering shit that didn't happen...