Is it dumb to turbo a automatic is300?

Question

I just bought a 01 is300 an its automatic with E shift. I have alot of money left and I want to know if its dumb to put a turbo in it even if it has the paddle shifters? So far I ordered headers, intake and full exhaust. I've driven standard all my life and I really wanted this car put couldn't find it stick so i said **** it.

Answer 1

you can but it wouldnt be a good idea, your gonna have to upgrade a lot of your engine internal parts in order for an auto tranny to handle the power and stress from a  turbo

Answer 2

not if you have deep pockets

Answer 3

To answer your question, no it isn't dumb.  The benefits to an auto can be seen with a lot of drag cars, since mis-shifting will no longer be a problem. but if you were looking to put the car to a track or a twisty road, understand that it is a general rule that autos do not downshift as fast.

Granted the auto trannies are not as diesel, you can worry about that when the tranny goes, finding a replacement tranny is not a big deal since you can find used jdm transmissions for dirt cheap nowadays, anyways.

Answer 4

you will definitely need to upgrade the tranny to support the added power.

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