2 step, or not to 2 step??

[supersplat310]

Ok so I got a 1g eclipse GSX. Its an auto trans, and its getting a huuuugeee makeover. Huge turbo, massive front mount, upgraded fuel system, all the goodies. My question to you my dear forum goers, should I 2-step? Being an auto AWD, would there be a need for it? I just want to get the best launch times I can.

 

[juanpac0]

No need really since you'll be brake boosting.

 

[regulator213]

i would say no, two step can only be used in neutral....you dont want to tear up your tranny, by neutral dropping it, any faster than putting power adders already would.

 

[supersplat310]

On a good brake boost, out of the 16g I have in the car already, what do you think would be my PSI at a launch?

 

[corsair231]

Two steps are for manual cars to build boost and launch consistently. For an automatic car a torque converter would be what you need to help off line performance. With a 16g, a stock converter should still allow good take off with out the expense of a performance unit. But if you go to a larger turbo you will need to upgrade. I'm not sure how much boost you will leave with because each car is different. It will depend on your set-up and your tune.

 

[seamus7]

nah.... no 2step. its great for 5spd but its just really wasting your money. u'll be boosting with your brake and that alone will be fine!