Will STS turbo work well with automatic tranny? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

KevinGolshani · 09-28-2010, 07:29 PM

I have an auto tranny and am not sure how well the combination of the turbo and auto will work.

What do you guys think?

PoorMansCamaro · 09-28-2010, 08:47 PM

The r&d for the sts was on an auto I believe.

Edit: meaning it'll work with both transmissions

jim505 · 09-29-2010, 06:34 AM

Yep that's what I have A6 no problems.

xLoGiK1 · 09-29-2010, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jim505

Yep that's what I have A6 no problems.

have you dyno'd the car?

CamaroDreams07 · 09-29-2010, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xLoGiK1

have you dyno'd the car?

Dynos I've seen have put it at anywhere between 350-380 rwhp. Jim said his torque was 423.

xLoGiK1 · 09-29-2010, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

Dynos I've seen have put it at anywhere between 350-380 rwhp. Jim said his torque was 423.

Wow that's pretty impressive

littleman54321 · 09-29-2010, 05:01 PM

Turbos are usually a touch more efficient on auto's anyway, as you don't loose the boost pressure when the transmission shifts.

Team STILLEN · 09-29-2010, 05:03 PM

Plus you can stall a turbo car up against the converter to make boost.

Although watch the trans temps when you do it.

scrming · 09-29-2010, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Team STILLEN

Plus you can stall a turbo car up against the converter to make boost.

Although watch the trans temps when you do it.

Can stall the car up to about 2000 rpm... not sure where the STS starts making boost... Of course getting a converter loosened up a bit is usually not to terrible expensive... However with an open differential launching under boost (and staying hooked up!) might be a bit tougher..

GretchenGotGrowl · 09-29-2010, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scrming

Can stall the car up to about 2000 rpm... not sure where the STS starts making boost... Of course getting a converter loosened up a bit is usually not to terrible expensive... However with an open differential launching under boost (and staying hooked up!) might be a bit tougher..

With stock tires you are going to have a hard time hooking up stalling above 2000 RPM (boost or not). At 1500 RPM mine loves to spin on the stock tires :(

scrming · 09-29-2010, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GretchenGotGrowl

With stock tires you are going to have a hard time hooking up stalling above 2000 RPM (boost or not). At 1500 RPM mine loves to spin on the stock tires :(

Which "stock" tires do you have?

I find i get my best 60' foots flashing the converter off of idle...

of course if you are spending $$$$ for a turbo can probably afford to get ride of the stock tires! LOL! I actually have 13,000 miles on my Nitto NT555R drag radials... granted they haven't seen a lot of passes at the track but still 13,000 miles and counting is still pretty dang good... And I drive in the rain! LOL!

GretchenGotGrowl · 09-29-2010, 10:31 PM

Pirelli PZero 245/50/ZR19. I seem to get a little better launch at 1000 RPM then idle, but it has been so hot I'm not sure if that will remain to be the case.

I'm sure glad we are out of the 100's and into the 80's

GretchenGotGrowl · 09-29-2010, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scrming

Which "stock" tires do you have?

I find i get my best 60' foots flashing the converter off of idle...

of course if you are spending $$$$ for a turbo can probably afford to get ride of the stock tires! LOL! I actually have 13,000 miles on my Nitto NT555R drag radials... granted they haven't seen a lot of passes at the track but still 13,000 miles and counting is still pretty dang good... And I drive in the rain! LOL!

I want those tires right after the turbo!

KevinGolshani · 10-01-2010, 03:27 AM

If you ever get the chance try slicks they make driving so much more rewarding

09-28-2010, 07:29 PM	#1
KevinGolshani Drives: Camaro 2 LT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Encino Posts: 41	Will STS turbo work well with automatic tranny? I have an auto tranny and am not sure how well the combination of the turbo and auto will work. What do you guys think?

09-28-2010, 08:47 PM	#2
PoorMansCamaro Drives: Really Slow Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: PA Posts: 56,957	The r&d for the sts was on an auto I believe. Edit: meaning it'll work with both transmissions __________________

09-29-2010, 10:31 PM	#12
GretchenGotGrowl Drives: 11 F150 EB/13 Sonic RS/15 Z06 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 7,129 View My Garage	Pirelli PZero 245/50/ZR19. I seem to get a little better launch at 1000 RPM then idle, but it has been so hot I'm not sure if that will remain to be the case. I'm sure glad we are out of the 100's and into the 80's __________________ New Ride -- 2015 Z06 2LZ (stock) -- Journal Old Ride -- 2012 Camaro 2LT/RS (647 RWHP & 726 RWTQ) -- Build Thread

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Tracking All Currently Known US VIN and Window Stickers - Order Tracking Thread	UCF w00t	Camaro Price \| Ordering \| Tracking \| Dealers Discussions	4242	02-17-2014 08:57 PM
Updated - Twins almost here! - STS (Twin Turbo) Camaro SS	5th Gen SS	Forced Induction - V8	249	08-19-2012 09:45 PM
STS Twin Turbo Hits the Dyno!!!	ZZcamaro	Forced Induction - V8	15	10-17-2009 07:11 PM
ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE* TURBO Camaro SS -- 750hp Custom Single Turbo Kit (T04Z)	Ultimate Performance	Forced Induction - V8	496	10-11-2009 01:29 PM

09-29-2010, 06:34 AM	#3
jim505 Drives: 2010 Red V6 STS Turbo Installed Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Franklin, NC Posts: 56	Yep that's what I have A6 no problems.

09-29-2010, 05:01 PM	#7
littleman54321 Drives: Something Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Somewhere Posts: 66	Turbos are usually a touch more efficient on auto's anyway, as you don't loose the boost pressure when the transmission shifts.

09-29-2010, 05:03 PM	#8
Team STILLEN Drives: Varies Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 2,182	Plus you can stall a turbo car up against the converter to make boost. Although watch the trans temps when you do it.

10-01-2010, 03:27 AM	#14
KevinGolshani Drives: Camaro 2 LT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Encino Posts: 41	If you ever get the chance try slicks they make driving so much more rewarding