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Jan 4, 2008 | 12:57 AM

trxnate

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Is it safe to turbo or supercharge an automatic? Will the transmission handle it?

Jan 4, 2008 | 12:58 AM

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Is it safe to turbo or supercharge an automatic? Will the transmission handle it?

There are some running turbo and supercharged setups on their auto cars without problems, but building it up would be ideal.

Jan 4, 2008 | 12:59 AM

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For a moderate increase in power, it's better to use an automatic than a manual, I think.

Jan 5, 2008 | 11:28 AM

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im running 244+ wtq right now with just an added tranny cooler. no problems.

Jan 5, 2008 | 11:44 AM

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tranny cooler is a must but if its a small upgrade like 8-10 PSI your fine.

Jan 5, 2008 | 10:19 PM

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For a moderate increase in power, it's better to use an automatic than a manual, I think.

well you wont have better hp numbers from the turbo/super...but the tranny will be able to take a significant amount more

Jan 5, 2008 | 10:21 PM

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life is not safe. take a chance

Jan 5, 2008 | 10:48 PM

iLLmaTic3s

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do it..but u must install a tranny cooler!

Jan 5, 2008 | 10:52 PM

D4u2s0t

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i believe that auto trannies in the cobalt is stronger than the manual. i know in the 2.2 at least it is.

Jan 5, 2008 | 10:54 PM

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i believe that auto trannies in the cobalt is stronger than the manual. i know in the 2.2 at least it is.

YUP! AND with the B&M shift + it shifts faster then a manual can! AND no missed shifts!

Jan 5, 2008 | 11:05 PM

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YUP! AND with the B&M shift + it shifts faster then a manual can! AND no missed shifts!

haha or a real good tune mite be just a bit better than that shift kit..lol sorry terry.

Jan 6, 2008 | 12:59 AM

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YUP! AND with the B&M shift + it shifts faster then a manual can! AND no missed shifts!

auto still has more drivetrain loss

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tranny cooler is a must but if its a small upgrade like 8-10 PSI your fine

sorry but 8-10 psi on a stock na motor is not a small upgrade. An intake is a small upgrade, not boost.

Jan 6, 2008 | 09:46 AM

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[QUOTE=Brandon97Z;1820484]auto still has more drivetrain loss

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auto has more drivetrain loss if still stock and not tuned.

Jan 6, 2008 | 09:54 AM

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Autos have these gear ratios that are LOOOOOOOOOONG as hell.

I'll keep my 5sp but that is for another thread...

...to the OP the auto is stronger than the F23...

Jan 6, 2008 | 08:25 PM

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[QUOTE=iLLmaTic3s;1822111]

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auto still has more drivetrain loss

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auto has more drivetrain loss if still stock and not tuned.

The auto being tuned has nothing to due with the drivetrain loss, shift speed yes.

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