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Automatic?
I might be getting an FR-S automatic. I know auto is lame but bear with me.
I'm coming from a 2008 Altima 2.5S automatic. I want something with a bit more power. I'm looking at a 370z because I want to move to a coupe. However, I'm not a huge fan of its looks. I LOVE *everything* about the FR-S more than the 370z except the low power. So I'm hoping there's some way around that without having to worry about breaking anything. Since I want an automatic FR-S I want to know what my options are to increase performance. Is it worth trying to get more power out of an automatic FR-S? |
07-21-2013, 06:50 PM | #2 |
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There are a few people here with boosted automatics
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I saw that... just wasn't sure how reliable it was. I guess it boils down to me being afraid that I'll blow up a brand new car.
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If you want to make your future FRS faster than you better wait a couple years to turbo or whatever you want. In the time being, maybe add exhaust, intake, and all of the little things first so the car can still be reliable.
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Does doing things like this invalidate the warranty? Also, is this kind of boost noticeable when doing daily things like entering a freeway, taking off from a full stop, etc..
Also what's the deal with e85? Will I need to use that gas now? |
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You mean buy it and then wait so that reliability is fully tested? That's a good idea actually
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Any aftermarket force inducted kit will void warranty. That will have to be your choice. Im pretty confident that a mild bump in power such as a small turbo kit (FB, AVO, FA20club) or supercharger (Innovate, Vortech) 230-300whp should be plenty reliable. No, you will not have to run E85 unless you want to make more than 350whp. Power delivery will depend on what kit you end up going with. Most mild kits will give the feeling of having a larger V6 under the hood.
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Any preference in regards to brand? AB, AVO, FA20club? If I purchase one online, any tuner shop can install it? They will do the tuning as well? I don't know shit about this stuff. What's it like to drive on these turbo kits? If I'm not going to be going over 70mph at any time will it be worth it? I don't do any track driving or anything. It's going to be my DD. |
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If i'm correct, the Auto is rated up to 400HP, can it handle 400HP for a long time? Well, only time will tell.
The automatic is basically the same auto from the Lexus IS-F, minus the two gears.
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That or just add little things to you car at a time. There is no rush.
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EDIT: Turbos do have a spool sound, but it is distinct from a supercharger's whine. |
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