turbo on an 02 civic

[EssexCounty]

i have the basic bolt ons... headers, exhaust, cai, etc.. I have plans to put on a turbo. The only concern is that its an automatic.(even though i hear that its not that big of a problem b/c i wont lose boost in between shifts). My question is what is the best next move.? My goals are 200+... any help is apprecaited!:goodjob:

[punkr6]

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u226/ttigers02/98787878.png

[browningboy7]

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u226/ttigers02/98787878.png

lolololololol, Are you serious?

[EssexCounty]

this isn't my car... just doing research for a friend! can you be a little more specific why not?

[punkr6]

lolololololol, Are you serious?

Very...

[Turbodude06]

Very...

Yep:yes: That tranny just isn't goin to hold up. Expectially if ur going to be beating on it a lot. u can proabably get away with 4-5 psi. I've seen an 00 civic auto on 4 psi, it ran good but he never got on it...

[EssexCounty]

swapping out the trans wouldn't be worth it?

[Turbodude06]

swapping out the trans wouldn't be worth it?

depends on how bad u want boost....

[EssexCounty]

what are some way he could strengthen his automatic transmission....?

[ls-r teg]

upgrade the tq converter!

[southside]

friend boosted a automatic integra ran fine for a while but eventually torque converter went out.

[00CiViC00]

ok i swapped my tranny for around ~$400 on my 00 Civic ,
then i pieced together a turbo kit for around ~$800 tuned !

so i suggest youre friend should do it right the first time

[EssexCounty]

thats it, all he needs is t/c....? gotta be more to it than just that!

[browningboy7]

I beat on my Turbo F22/Auto. on 8-12 PSI for two years before I melted the gears together. Just sayin' lol

[00CiViC00]

go ahead and boost it ,
then get mad when it screws the tranny up and you have to swap it out ,,...

[EssexCounty]

i'm honestly looking for some guidance here.....
so overall its a terrible idea?

[bigdare23]

Doesn't this car has a plastic intake manifold?

This civic was a total fail performance wise. If you're wants to get boosted, sell the car and get another generation civic that actually has aftermarket support.

[D3UC3S]

Or just K swap it and be done....

[allmotoronly]

The auto trans in that year model civic is weak. I say just do a K swap. Or, I have an even better idea... Just sell the car and buy something that is a lot better base for modifications than a 02 civic. Those year model civics are the worse in terms of availibility of performance modifications and reliability after said modifications are installed.

[SP33D FREAK]

TRQ converter will break after 9psi

[EssexCounty]

TRQ converter will break after 9psi

So i have been told... They have told me to upgrade it, my question is after that what else needs to be done to keep the car from falling apart...?:thinking:

[Turbodude06]

I beat on my Turbo F22/Auto. on 8-12 PSI for two years before I melted the gears together. Just sayin' lol

lol:lmfao:



The auto trans in that year model civic is weak. I say just do a K swap. Or, I have an even better idea... Just sell the car and buy something that is a lot better base for modifications than a 02 civic. Those year model civics are the worse in terms of availibility of performance modifications and reliability after said modifications are installed.

The tans in those year civics are shitty, just saying:eek:.... Every manual(5-speed) I've ever seen, needs new main shaft bearings before 100K, Hell my buddy's need his at 27K.... Like someone else said it would be better to sell or trade for an older one.... Speaking of I have an 00 EX if ur interested:D.....

[SP33D FREAK]

a custom intake manifold that plastic POS will implode if you want to run more than 10psi... and engine management..

[EssexCounty]

Appreciate everything...