Automatic Upgrades Info.

[DCVING]

I just recently purchased a 1993 TSI AWD from and OLD man!! The car has 76k miles on it and is in very good shape (photos to come). I used to have a 87 Shelby Z that ran high 12s race trim! My questions are as follows and I thank everyone who can help with any info that will be retained and used for the development of my DCVING DSM AUTO!!
I have done some research and do know a little about these cars so far!
Correct me if I am wrong The 1g autos have smaller turbo, injectors and the ecu is programed for them also! I have also been told the manny is different!!! All of my driving life I have had turbo cars w/mods so I know the concept of getting good power out of a turbo car, I am not familiar with the DSM models ECU capabilaties, like what size injectors I can run or mabey even run a 5spd car ecu in exchange, how much fuel will this computer allow for over BOOST!

1. I want to run the EVO lll turbo what am I going to need to make the install right?
2. 3" downpipe and cat-back is what I will be using Give me some low budget vendors?
3. free mods sound good, has anyone used the Kool Blue air filter fron accel?
4. The tourqe converter will be changed to a high stall and a shift kit what vendors are the best for this?

Remember I am on a budget and want to remain very stock appearing I greatly need You DSM'ers help on any knowledge!

Thanks Jon

 

[DCVING]

Thanks GSX, Hey is your car an automatic?

 

[Flash]

Hey, interesting thread. My question is, will I have to modify my A/T even if I want to run just 300 whp? Or am I good leaving it stock?

 

[VRMAN]

Originally posted by Flash
My question is, will I have to modify my A/T even if I want to run just 300 whp? Or am I good leaving it stock?

JUST 300whp? 300whp is alot of power. You will need to upgrade the tranny for sure. Don't forget how much drivetrain loss you have with the auto, about 30% so you will need to make like 410bhp to equate to 300whp. I say you need at least a tranny cooler, torque converter and translab shift kit. That will at least keep you safe.

DCVing, any answer for me? Yay or nay?

 

[-GSX-Falcon]

Yeah, im auto. I have heard that the auto tranny can handle anywhere from 300 to 350hp at the CRANK. So to make that much wheel hp your definately going to have to do some sort of tranny mods. TurfNSurf on this forum seems to know alot about auto trannies and such.

 

[Flash]

Well, screw the idea of 300 whp.

 

[DCVING]

That is a Yes. As soon as I take it out, the only thing though is that I think it has a crack aroung the Turbine Housing:thumbdown

 

[doug]

Originally posted by VRMAN
I say you need at least a tranny cooler, torque converter and translab shift kit.

Tranny cooler for sure, shift kit almost for sure, but torque converter, not necessarily. And throw in the Alto end clutch upgrade-- it's cheap, easy to do, and helps with overdrive. Also check out the A/T forum at dsmtalk.

 

[VRMAN]

Doug,

You are right, the two are necessary and the torque converter was more of a recommendation. I think if you are shooting for 300whp then you are intended to race your car to some extent: In which case the torque converter would be a good addition.

 

[doug]

Agreed, and well stated.