Tareim 343 Report post Posted January 31, 2015 Anything else? Don't forget the stock clutch is all but useless when turbocharging, it is only just possible to use with the lowest spec turbo and even then its marginal! So factor in for an uprated clutch. Any questions fire away Best Regards Adrian what about those with auto's? this is my first auto so not really sure what would need to be change/uprated in this respect Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Special K 442 Report post Posted February 1, 2015 what about those with auto's? this is my first auto so not really sure what would need to be change/uprated in this respect Tareim - the standard torque converter is rated to approx. 260bhp and, like the standard clutch, is not up to a boosted output. In order to take advantage of the dizzy heights that 300+bhp can achieve you need to consider an upgrade - the people who know a thing or two about this are SSP Performance in Houston, Texas. It is not only the torque converter that needs upgrading - you need a modified valve body assembly to upgrade the transmission oil pressures required. And, if you're considering serious track usage - like wot I do - a transmisison oil cooler is worth considering. SSP do three versions - street, street/track and drag - on a part-exchange basis. Torque converter is about $1200, valve body assembly is about $1400 and the oil cooler kit is $1200 6 I have fitted the street/track option, with oil cooler. Be warned - this is an aggressive upgrade and needs getting used to, it changes gear astonishingly quickly (0.2secs) and gives you a jolt up the a*se, the street version is less aggressive, so you're welcome to try my car before committing to it. Fesport imported/fitted the whole lot for me - to overcome the problem of being without the car whilst the old stuff was stripped out and sent to the USA I bought a second hand box and used that for p/x bits. You might be able to do a deal with Adrian on my second hand bits..? www.sspperformance.com Spec K 1 Tareim reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tareim 343 Report post Posted February 1, 2015 wow that's going to be pricey then but would be nice to get a feel for it before going all out on it though it's likely to be at least a year before it happens Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted February 1, 2015 So, do these mods get the 'box closer to the PDK in a Porsche?My Boxster S had it. You could literally plant the throttle and flick through the gears via the paddles, or drive around sedately like a top of the range Merc.If the answer to this question is YES, go for it!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tareim 343 Report post Posted February 1, 2015 My Boxster S had it. You could literally plant the throttle and flick through the gears via the paddles, or drive around sedately like a top of the range Merc. I do that anyway Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Special K 442 Report post Posted February 2, 2015 So, do these mods get the 'box closer to the PDK in a Porsche? My Boxster S had it. You could literally plant the throttle and flick through the gears via the paddles, or drive around sedately like a top of the range Merc. If the answer to this question is YES, go for it!! Yep, that's about the size of it.. we also enjoy autoblip on changing down. I admit I prefer using it in manual mode, especially on track but the changes are equally quick whichever mode you drive in. And, if in sport mode with drive engaged the box will autochange down under heavy braking. Much nicer to override it with the paddles, though.. I have also fitted the 4.67 diff ratio - the auto box has different ratios to the manual, your 6th gear is the auto's 5th, so the car is still good for 80mph at 3000rpm in top. Spec K Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
remal 85 Report post Posted July 15, 2015 I was looking at the Greddy exhaust but after talking to LordGrover about his 2.5" Avo exhaust I will be giving you a bell to find out a little more basically looking for a nice quality exhaust. Just axle back really and something that's going to be fruiter than standard but not to much. AS long as it's not going to do my head in on motorways I would like something that sounds as good as the car looks So phone call will be coming your way asap Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fensport 76 Report post Posted July 15, 2015 Hi Remal, The Avo is a great fitting and sounding system with no drone, more details here http://www.fensport.co.uk/Parts/Model_108/Category_4/4969 Give us a shout when your ready 1 remal reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
remal 85 Report post Posted July 15, 2015 Talked to Dan who gave me some good feedback and bought a Avo so many thanks and cheers for the 50% discount kidding 1 Rabc86 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted July 15, 2015 You only got 50%?? Dan must be getting tight with age?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SL03JOE 104 Report post Posted October 15, 2015 Stage 4 kit does look awesome, think it'll be the route I go once I've got a gt86 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
