herecomesboost

I've decided to ditch the 6 speed in favor of an automatic. I already have the bellhousing adapter plate as well as a custom flexplate (that allows me to reuse my stock flywheel). I'm relatively new to automatics, however, so I'm looking for advice. The car is mostly street driven (90% of the time), but will see some time at the drag strip. Looking for recommendations regarding the size/stall of the torque converter? Transbrake worth it (since it's mostly a street car)? Any favorite/highly regarded company? Specs below in an effort to get the most applicable responses. Thanks in advance!

2.2 litre (87mm x 90mm)...30psi...750rwhp...8800rpm redline...6500rpm 2step...Ford 8.8 rear (3.89 FD)

(Cross post from the Auto Trans section)

Nali6.2

I got my 400 from JW race transmissions. Eric usually answers the phone and the customer support is 2nd to none there great guy I called him and talked to him for half an hour before I decided to buy from them. he is also a former Honda guy as well. I cant say enough and they can work with you for the converter as well. I have bought both from them and they are a great company.

herecomesboost

Thanks for the reply! I'll give them a call.

DW SD

Just another consideration....
why not something more modern with more gears? I run a 6L80. (6 speed as in corvette, up to '15 camaro automatic) That's probably overkill for you, since your car is so light.
But a 4L80 would have overdrive.

I know if I were street driving a TH400, it'd feel like I was driving a dinosaur.

herecomesboost

DW SD, thanks for the suggestion. Looked up the 4/6L80; they are quite heavy! I will keep them in mind before making a final decision. Awesome truck btw. I don't mind using an archaic unit (THXXX) if it works haha.

DW SD

Sure! And thanks! With newer trans you can also add paddle shifters, different shift tunes, etc.
Depends what your goals are, obviously.
Good luck!

Doug

Nali6.2

4l80 is an old trans as well lol. and they are damn heavy. the weight and electronics is why I shyed away from those trans.

EastTnZ28

iTrader: (20)

4l80 are heavy but worth the extra gear. Especially if its 90% street. As light as your car is you could probably get by with a stocker.

EastTnZ28

iTrader: (20)

You will have to have some kind of controller with the 4l80 so thats another $500

S10xGN

iTrader: (11)

Boosted cars don't need lots of gears, however, on the street OD is nice. Coming from the Turbo-Buick arena, I'd say take a good look at the 200R4. It can be built to live behind 800+ ft-lbs, it's lighter and smaller than a 400, and it has a 2.74 1st gear to keep that turbo loaded...

Blown06

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Was the S2000 ever offered as a hard top car?

Nali6.2

dealer option was a hard top but it was like 7K

herecomesboost

The hardtop option was discontinued several years ago. You can find them used for $3-4k depending on condition.

70 Bug Mid Engine

Waiting to see a ginormous turbo bolted to a F22....

herecomesboost

TH400 Adapter plates

turblow

i'm looking for an s2k adapter plate. where did you get yours?
thanx

BLKMGK

The adapter plate says D3 on it and google says they have them.

Think I may have seen this car around, it just keeps getting wilder! 8.8 rear?