i j/ wanna know your opinions of whether its worth turbo'ing an automatic eclipse gs or not...
automatic vs manual
thanx

Autos run almost 18 second quarter miles. Turbo it and most run about low 15s/high 14's. It's a 3 second drop which is pretty significant. You won't be lightning fast but it will be definately faster.

what if u get a level10?

Do you like your car? Why do you currently own an auto? What are your goals? Do you corner?

yea, turboing your car is great! even in an auto, it makes it 100 percent a totally different car.

besides, once your a/t blows up, swap it out for a manual.

in the meantime just install a shift kit and a tranny cooler and your golden.

where can you get a good/cheap shift kit and tranny cooler?

http://www.2gnt.com/nuke/modules.ph...yfaq=yes&id_cat=5&categories=Automatic+Tranny


Category: Main -> Automatic Tranny

Question
· Final Drive Mod Install writeup?
· Where to get Fnal Drive parts?
· How much does the Final Drive cost?
· Is it worth it?
· How can i install a shift kit in my auto?
· Where can i get the A604 shift kit?
· How much does a shift kit cost?
· Is the shift kit worth it?
· Do i NEED a trans cooler?
· Do I need a tranny temp. gauge?
· Is there a good performance parts list for the A604?
· Will i be able to beat a 5 speed with all this stuff?


Answer
· Final Drive Mod Install writeup?
http://www.geocities.com/rbsounddesigns/finaldrivemod.html
OR

http://www20.brinkster.com/amljbs/finaldrive.htm

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· Where to get Fnal Drive parts?
Bob Kise (Parts Manager)
Forums Motors Group
Phone: (810)714-3300
Fax: (810)714-5013
15123 North Road
Fenton, MI. 48430


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· How much does the Final Drive cost?
Some only paid $90 and some up to $110

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· Is it worth it?
Everyone who has done the mod agrees that the gains are quite orth the cost.

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· How can i install a shift kit in my auto?
http://forums.2gnt.com/dcboard.php?...ic_id=32410&mesg_id=32410&listing_type=search
OR

http://www.rhinehart.net/transgo.htm

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· Where can i get the A604 shift kit?
http://www.northernautoparts.com Or http://www.transtarindustries.com

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· How much does a shift kit cost?
About $20.

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· Is the shift kit worth it?
Once more, everyone that has installed one agrees, for the price it is quite worth it.

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· Do i NEED a trans cooler?
it can never hurt. Cooler is almost always better, and cooler trans fluid temperatures will prolong the life of your A604.

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· Do I need a tranny temp. gauge?
It helps. it's nice to know the fluid temperature, and to get used to its normal range of variation. This way, you will be able to see if something is going wrong - hotter than normal generally means you might wish to inspect the trans.

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· Is there a good performance parts list for the A604?
get all these parts and your set Transtar High Energy Rebuild Kit - K7200H $193.00 This kit uses the Raybestos High Energy clutches (kevlar)
Transtar Shift Kit - K72908J $26.00 www.naparts.com
Transtar Differential Pin Safety Clips - 72984 $5.00 each
2 needed and any trans shop (even the dealer) These are plates that sit on the outside of the diff and hold the pin in the assembly.
Transar Booster Valve Upgrade - 7208V $15.00 raises the line pressure for better shifts
Alumunim Accumulator pistons - part number unavailable (looking) $15
Phantom Grip LSD - 904 $271 www.phantomgrip.com
2600 Stall converter - $300 Hughes converters (core needed)
or 2800 Protorque High stall converter updated solenoid pack Shifter Solenoid - dealer part (depends on year 98+ use different plugs I think) or Precision International Part Number K31900-6
B&M Trans cooler - $45
Raybestos inline microfilter - $30
Autometer Trans Temp Gauge - $45
Drain plug - $5.00
Mopar Anti-Foam Additive Final Drive gear set Mopar part# 4773275


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· Will i be able to beat a 5 speed with all this stuff?
There's only one way to find out. Go do it!

thnx EvuLFleA
what does a shift kit and tranny cooler do exactly?

all the info you need should be in that post and those links. the shift kit will make prolong the life of you tranny, as its more preventative maintenance replacing the seals and adding tensioner springs. you have the option of making your shifts a little sharper and quicker, unlike the *granny* style shifts the a604 currently does.

the cooler does just what its supposed to. keeps your trans. fluid cool, and cool = good. heat is your trannys worst nightmare.

thnx 4 clearing that up

sticks are a little quicker, not a 3 sec drop, but auto's are much more consistant

I was on the phone with a guy from Hahn Racecraft the other day and he said they were running the auto tranny in their rs and it was running a 9.3 in the 1/4. Because of this i think it would be just fineto run the automatic.

Yeah but ask him if it's the COMPLETLY stock tranny running that fast, and how often it is rebuilt. Then you'll get the whole story.

thats a good point. i dunno if its stock or how ofter its rebuilt. but i do know when it was running 11,s with the 5 speed it was completley stock and they never had to reduild it. i know the car was dailydriven for qoite some time also.

that doesnt mean the same could be done with the auto but theres only one way to find out. and would u really plan on running 9's?

Originally posted by soulcontroller
yea, turboing your car is great! even in an auto, it makes it 100 percent a totally different car.

besides, once your a/t blows up, swap it out for a manual.

in the meantime just install a shift kit and a tranny cooler and your golden.

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It is a lot harder then you would think to just swap a manual for an automatic, unless your an experienced mechanic or are willing to spend the cash for a shop to do it, its not such a great idea.