What's needed in the auto trans for it to hold up to mid-high 10 second passes?

[b00sted]

Been a member for over 3 years now...But my first post.

Since I can't ask in the proper forum, I'll ask here: What's needed in the auto trans for it to hold up to mid-high 10 second passes? I was assuming the performance rebuild kit from IPT with the nice clutches and steels, a nice converter, shift kit and a controller...But anything else?

I always hear about how unreliable DSMs are...Guys that used to own them always complain too. But I think an auto DSM somewhere in the 10s would be cool...Not only is the auto a little more logical in drag racing(consistency), but I think they're more fun. Plus I'm sure they're much easier on the drivetrain since you can preload it prior to launch and it's overall smoother throughout the pass.

 

[2fastTSi]

Hello!

Everyone likes to say that DSM's are unreliable, but they're just like any other car. Maintain it properly, and it will be good to you. Oh, and change your timing belt religiously.

A rebuild is probably your best bet, I don't think Shep and some of the others do automatics. Also, FWD? AWD? Your car isn't listed in your profile...

 

[b00sted]

I don't have one yet. I've got a mustang that's quick, but I want something different. I've always liked dsm's..And since I've been reading into the auto trans' I've wanted to do one even more. My mustang has a c4 auto with a reverse-manual valvebody...So I shift it just like you would a 5-speed, but without the clutch obviously...And it's way more fun than my 6-speed camaro ever was.

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