ChadFoose81s88bird
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Feb 2008
Newport News, VA
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How much HP/boost can I safely run through the auto tranny for my 88 turbocoupe??
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Pete D
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Apr 2001
Northern OH
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The auto tranny version came detuned about 35 HP from what the 87-88 5 speeds put out. This was due to the POS auto trans. If you want it to last, leave the mods alone and drive carefully. If you want to enjoy the car, then convert to the 5 speed. Lots of people have done this. The club for people that have converted from 5 speed to automatic is very exclusive. Both members meet once a year, if their cars are running.
Pete Dunham
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firstsvo
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Mar 2004
miller place, ny usa
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lol Pete. I have 2 TC's, 1 auto 1 5-speed. I have had the auto for a few years and the 5 speed for about 8 months. The 5 speed runs at about 20 psi. The auto I keep at about 10. I bought the auto with a bad tranny and had it rebuilt about 3 years ago. It's never been 100%. I don't take any chances with it and drive it mildly. It definitely would not take much abuse.
White '88 auto mostly stock, Black '88 5 speed nowhere near stock
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ChadFoose81s88bird
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Feb 2008
Newport News, VA
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not looking to drag race it or nothin but would like to be able to boost 12-14psi. So does this mean I might as well do a t5 swap? The auto was rebuilt a little while before I bought it but runs great and shifts smoothly. I'd like to keep it auto if I can.
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jfreas
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Apr 2007
Morrisville, PA
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i found out the hard way. HP AND AUTO TRANS DONT MIX KID
87 turbocoupe - sold
88 turbocoupe - sold
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Garrett
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Mar 2008
Cypress, California
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where can i get a decent t5 to swap in?
88 TC Black/Black Interior, Auto, 2.5" Exhaust w/ Flowmaster, K&N w/ Custom CAI, New Paint, Kicker Sound System, Limo Tint, Smoked Head/Tail Lights, Tripminder, Cobra R
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ChadFoose81s88bird
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Feb 2008
Newport News, VA
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Like I said not tryin to drag race and in the FAQ on here it said they seen 300hp on em. Just wanna crank the boost to 12-14psi which should be what 200-225? Should be able to swap a t5 from anything from a 4cyl ranger to a t5 turbobird I'd say? Any 4cyl t5? I want to keep it an auto though, Just don't want to hafta put in an aod-e and make a tranny mount and shorten the driveshaft etc
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ChadFoose81s88bird
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Feb 2008
Newport News, VA
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Anyone know of any bolt up tranny options that be stronger?
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ChadFoose81s88bird
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Feb 2008
Newport News, VA
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firstsvo
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Mar 2004
miller place, ny usa
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Do a search. It's been done with better auto trannys. Probably have to give up the overdrive or at least the lock up. You could probably have the A4ld you have built up to be pretty stout, don't know what the cost would be, but I beleive it can be done.
White '88 auto mostly stock, Black '88 5 speed nowhere near stock
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