or can it be an auto
2007-01-01 21:21:55 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You can have either type of transmission with a turbocharged vehicle. Automatic transmissions are actually easier to drive with a turbocharged engine. The reason I say this is with a proper stall converter, you can load the engine to the rpm the turbo beigns to make boost and launch under boost. Also, automatics will hold boost through shifts unlike manual transmissions in most cases. You can quick shift a manual transmission without letting off the accelerator to try and lessen the effect, but shifting is more difficult, missing a gear means hitting the rev limiter, and some boost is still lost due to lower load on the engine.
In either case, turbocharging an engine, even if its just a low boost level [5psi+], it will definitely increase the fun factor..mayeb even surprise a few people.
2007-01-01 23:12:05 · answer #1 · answered by toyoguru 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be either a standard or an auto makes no difference on the operational ability of the turbo. The difference between standard and automatic is that. Most gearheads when racing their cars are able to time their shifts better on the standards to get the best amount of boost out of the turbo. But with enough practice this can be achieved with an automatic. But if you are just looking for that extra horsepower then yes get you a turbo. you will be in love.
2007-01-02 05:29:12 · answer #2 · answered by dishforu2 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Turbo has nothing to do with the transmission. The turbocharger is a turbine-powered centrifugal super-charger. It consists of a radial-flow compressor and turbine mounted on a common shaft. The turbine uses the energy in the exhaust gas to drive the compressor, which draws in outside air, precompresses it, and supplies it to the cylinders at a pressure above atmospheric pressure.
Common turbocharger components include the rotor assembly, bearing housing, and compressor housing. The shaft bearings usually receive oil from the engine lubricating system. Engine coolant may circulate through the housing to aid in cooling.
2007-01-02 05:29:01 · answer #3 · answered by Hawk996 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be either but you have to make sure what ever transmission you have can stand up to the added power.
2007-01-02 05:27:08 · answer #4 · answered by DialM4Speed 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when i get one, i will think about.
2007-01-02 05:37:33 · answer #5 · answered by @beer 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋