Quick 2.0 vs 2.3 question. Auto

[AlexGsxCummins]

So i know there are a million threads and ive been digging but i have a auto, im woundering if it would still be better to go 2.0 or 2.3 for my situation i couldnt find really anything on someone asking with a auto, tranny will be built by the same company who built jeff bushes. Im not asking the difference between the 2 at all, asking what would be better mated to a auto

 

[donniekak]

What et and trap speed are you looking for?

 

[AlexGsxCummins]

I wanna touch 9 seconds in the end goal

 

[Chumpaumpalumpa]

Street duty as well? The problem with the auto & 2.3 is that you only have 3 gears and a lower redline to work with in that situation. I say 2.0 LR

 

[AlexGsxCummins]

Yeah a weekend street car with a track run once or twice a year

 

[90laserRSfwd]

2 litre's will always be better with an auto trans because the trans is gear limited with the current overdrive issues...

 

[Kapok6]

2 litre's will always be better with an auto trans because the trans is gear limited with the current overdrive issues...

There are no "overdrive issues" if you don't use overdrive while in power. ha ha.

I have only played with 2.0's, but I do think a 2.3 or G4CS 2.4l could make for a nasty street car...

 

[donniekak]

A lot depends on the converter and tire height. If you're going to be at 8,000-8,200 max through the traps the 2.3 will get you there without nitrous, and be more fun on the street.

Any faster and its 2.0 all the way. Some disagree, but id rather not beat on the stroker with rpms.

 

[AlexGsxCummins]

And I intend it to be a street car 95% of the time. And I'm mostly in town there's not a whole lot of freeway around

 

[Kapok6]

And I intend it to be a street car 95% of the time. And I'm mostly in town there's not a whole lot of freeway around

2.3 gets my vote then.

 

[90laserRSfwd]

And I intend it to be a street car 95% of the time. And I'm mostly in town there's not a whole lot of freeway around

So your looking at a 400whp setup then I assume?

 

[Kapok6]

400awhp through an auto is a 130mph trap car.

 

[AlexGsxCummins]

I dont like throwing crazy numbers. in my head, one day i would hope to touch 600hp, running a hx40, realistically 450 is a goal i feel i would actually see.

 

[Dstarperformance01]

+1 for the 2.0. I have a 93 auto and that's what I'm running for a DD. Go to resources and look in engine section and read stroker,destroker and long rod basics. That's what helped me make my decision.

 

[familyMAN]

2.4 long rod for 95% street car. Has no problem getting an HX40 on the converter.

 

[jery1234]

Im auto and 2.3 running 44 psi ,raving 9k for past 4 years without any problems. 10.5:1 cr . No nos needed to go on convertor.

 

[Kapok6]

Im auto and 2.3 running 44 psi ,raving 9k for past 4 years without any problems. 10.5:1 cr . No nos needed to go on convertor.

What turbo and fuel?

 

[Dstarperformance01]

Im auto and 2.3 running 44 psi ,raving 9k for past 4 years without any problems. 10.5:1 cr . No nos needed to go on convertor.

44 psi on a DD?

 

[donniekak]

44 psi on a DD?

I've put 15,000+ miles on a 40psi setup in a year.

 

[Dstarperformance01]

I wouldn't think that would make a good dd, but what do I know.

 

[donniekak]

I wouldn't think that would make a good dd, but what do I know.

What's bad about driving a fast car everyday?

 

[Kapok6]

People seem to think that because someone runs 44psi that the car is at 44psi the whole time. When you are cruising or putting around town, the car doesn't care whether the wastegate is set at 15psi or 50psi. The motor isn't seeing full boost so whats it matter how high you max boost setting is at for a DD?

 

[Dstarperformance01]

I mean, you can drive whatever as a DD. It's all about what you can live with and does the vehicle like it/handle it. Sounds like you have it figured out

 

[Dstarperformance01]

Most people want longevity out of their daily.
Yes I am aware that you are not hitting 44psi all the time but I'm sure it's a bit sluggish in the lower rpms!

 

[Dstarperformance01]

What's bad about driving a fast car everyday?

Nothing. It's about how long it will last. I'm just going off of the resource info about pros and cons of a stoker vs non stoker.just because it can be done and you are okay with it doesn't mean that everyone else will. It's all about personal preferences. I personally don't care. I have to engine set ups so, longevity isnt going my to be my issue. To each his own.