Built Automatic

[TheBab]

Now that the car is just a weekend toy..

I want to look into several things..

Running double the boost I am now...

And possibly a built auto..


I don't know anything about transmissions but I know my buddy with a WS6 had a built auto and it was basically like a manual but he slapped the shifter forward to shift...

Seems pretty bad ass to me and auto > manual for drag racing.

What transmission do I need to look at and how much work would it be?

 

[Lightning Struck]

well you could go with something like a LENTECH AOD, or go for a pro built C4, either way you can look to spend some big bucks for a good one. I think the AOD goes for almost 2k or so

 

[jfor441]

A built 4R70W would kick ass!

 

[FUK_N_JUNK]

I got a buddy running a PA valvebody, 3500 stall and a trans-cooler..... he's in the 9.90 range and it's help up just fine so far. The valvebody retains stock auto shifts in D (drive) but will hold to any RPM in 1-2-3...... It's runs about $270 thru JEGS, here's the P/N 732-PA45301L and a link to more info

http://www.performanceautomatic.com/valvebodies.htm

 

[DropTopPony]

This is probably the best guy to deal with if you go with a 4R70W

www.bc-automotive.com

 

[TRUUBLE]

I run an Art Carr C4, 6,000 stall Edge Converter, and a B&M Ratchet shifter. The tranny is the only thing on my car that seems to be holding up . . lol.

The Art Carr package is about 2k for the whole thing.

You might also check out Redneck Transmissions. I've heard a lot of guys having good luck with em.

http://www.redneck-performance.com/storm.cfm?funnelaction=3

 

[TheBab]

Thanks guys..


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FORD...emQQcategoryZ33727QQihZ007QQitemZ170164518168


:dunno:

 

[jfor441]

This is probably the best guy to deal with if you go with a 4R70W

www.bc-automotive.com

Thats who I was thinking of when i made my post but I had a brain fart and could not remember.

 

[QTRHRSE]

hey John i wouldnt run a c4 unless you dont want overdrive anymore

i will be running a built 4R70W in my 98.

Paul Svinicki from PHP built it w/ a 3600 stall

you can get them with manual valve body's and trans brakes

 

[TheBab]

O RLY.... how much did that run ya?

So hows it work?


Ive never ever had a performance auto before.. like I said the only one I saw was my buddies Trans am that was kinda like a slap shifter deal...

 

[Dalamar]

hey John i wouldnt run a c4 unless you dont want overdrive anymore

i will be running a built 4R70W in my 98.

Paul Svinicki from PHP built it w/ a 3600 stall

you can get them with manual valve body's and trans brakes

Yep, I agree with the 3 speed on a street driven car, and they can be setup as listed. by the quarter. :thumb:

 

[QTRHRSE]

O RLY.... how much did that run ya?

So hows it work?


Ive never ever had a performance auto before.. like I said the only one I saw was my buddies Trans am that was kinda like a slap shifter deal...

you can use any shifter you want, even a stock auto shifter, i use a B&M Hammer though. True Rachet set-up, its freakin sweet.

The tranny cost me 3200. That was with the converter, which isnt too bad.
Its the strongest one he could build. Strong enough for more than 800rwhp

I didnt go with a manual valvebody because i wanna be able to put it in drive and just go when im just cruisin around town. But if you wanna have to shift it all the time you can go full manual valvebody so you have to bump it everywhere you go.

I'll show you my shifter next time i see you.

 

[Dairy King]

I'll show you my shifter next time i see you.

utofcloset:

 

[QTRHRSE]

HAHAHAHA

only you would bring that outta my statement!! LMAO

although it does sound bad now that i read it

 

[GaryG]

O RLY.... how much did that run ya?

So hows it work?


Ive never ever had a performance auto before.. like I said the only one I saw was my buddies Trans am that was kinda like a slap shifter deal...

you can use any shifter you want, even a stock auto shifter, i use a B&M Hammer though. True Rachet set-up, its freakin sweet.

The tranny cost me 3200. That was with the converter, which isnt too bad.
Its the strongest one he could build. Strong enough for more than 800rwhp

I didnt go with a manual valvebody because i wanna be able to put it in drive and just go when im just cruisin around town. But if you wanna have to shift it all the time you can go full manual valvebody so you have to bump it everywhere you go.

I'll show you my shifter next time i see you.

hey man, would u mind posting a pic, id like to see what it looks like since im also sticking w/ the auto when i do my turbo

 

[QTRHRSE]

the tranny is at JMS waiting for me to pick it up...

i can take some pics of the shifter... but that doesnt help much.