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Date: 7-2-08 11:25
From: Napes in Nogales, AZ  
Subject: Re: How to get the most performance out of an automatic  
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My daily driver for the past 27 yrs. has been a ' 75 2002A, and, for the past 9 yrs. my wife's been driving her ' 76 2002A. They are always going to be slower off the line than a manual equiped ' 02, but there are some things you can do. I've got a tii exhaust manifold on both of our cars, have removed all smog related garbage, run a 32/36 Weber on my wife's car, and, in my ' 75, I have a new Eric Kerman built engine w/ 9.5:1 pistons and a 38/38 Weber that together help up the horsepower. And remember, the T-shaped handle between the seats can be moved like a manually shifted car, and I find this helps in many situations. If it'll help your confidence any know that at the 1995 BMW O'Fest in Colorado I had to run against tiis in the autocross because my wheels/tires were bigger than stock and I managed to win my class. Good luck, and enjoy your automatic.
Bob Napier
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Date: 7-2-08 12:04
From: ChuckR
Subject: Re: How to get the most performance out of an automatic
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Morgan. I don't really have any special bits on my '69 automatic, but here is my experience. I put a 32/36 Weber and used C. D.s prescription (search forum) for jetting, i made sure all linkages etc, were tight and aligned (and it was tuned well) and now my car kicks it, box stock. I have never, repeat, never had an automatic and i love this car. I can drink my coffee and when i floor it, it moves. it shifts around 5200! way fun. the only other thing I did, and plan to do more of, is update the suspension - i put HD bilsteins and want to put more robust sway bars on, etc... good luck.
regards, chuck
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Date: 7-2-08 12:25
From: BLUNT in Wayzata,Minnesota, gods country
Subject: Re: How to get the most performance out of an automatic
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welcome ,, where are you in the midwest?? _________________  
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Date: 7-2-08 12:32
From: rb
Subject: autos are pretty cool
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I have a 74 that ive had for about 9 years, changed transmission once in my drivway, not too complicated and great help from members on this board ( thanks CD and Greg) . you can change the kick down shift point at the cable to the trans. A good tune up goes a long way for performance. The auto still seems to put a smile on my face every time :)
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Date: 7-2-08 12:49
From: autobon7 in Midwest
Subject: Re: How to get the most performance out of an automatic
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| BLUNT wrote: | | welcome ,, where are you in the midwest?? |
Thanks. I'm 40 miles north of St Louis MO in the metropolis otherwise known as Jerseyvill, IL. Gotta luv it. Oh and by the way Blunt, I'm looking into your question with the water hose. I am in purchasing in a blow molding plant in STL and we use a hose protector from a company called Parker. It withstands heat and 24/7 rubbing in our machines. Might be overkill for your needs but an option nonetheless. _________________ 1970 2002 auto sunroof
1995 Toyota Landcruiser
1994 BMW 530i (sold)
1992 BMW 325i (sold)
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Date: 7-2-08 12:51
From: omarcenaro in Houston Texas
Subject: Re: How to get the most performance out of an automatic
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I do like Napes said and use the shifter. or smash down on the pedal and engage the "kickdown" that will down shift for you. I love my automatic.
Not many of them built:
Total Built 2002 Standard= 289,254
Total Built Tii = 38,703
Total Built Automatic= 36,663 That makes them special.
I am thinking of doing the 38/38 upgrade. Here is a good description of that upgrade http://www.terrysaytherauto.com/2002Weber.htm_________________ 1975 2002A
www.bmw2002registry.com - Register your car!
www.cardomain.com/ride/2583684
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Date: 7-2-08 12:51
From: PatAllen in Quebec
Subject: Re: autos are pretty cool
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if the transmission can handle such power increase, the mods made on manual cars are the same and can be applied as well on a auto 02.
there is no reason to not do so...
-fresh engine
-flowed head
-headers+free flow exhaust
-proper fueling (better carb or efi/turbo)
-proper timing
-proper driving skills
i suspect that all automatic 02 came with a 3.64:1 diff...worth a try with a 3.90 ? (to help get off of the line ??)
if the car is only used for daily commute/no highway, i would even go with a 4:10 (which i have wrahh wrahh wrahhhh), with some LSD inards...
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1976 turbocharged 2002, 14psi, T3, 70%LSD, urethane bush, 36x15 intercooler, 63mm tby,SDS EM4F, 5sp overdrive. Bilsts. Tech edge wb02, datalogger, recaros.
1974 2002 auto
1992 325i
1991 318is
1985 XR4TI, 22psi
1986 Toyota pick-up
1997 Pathfinder
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Date: 7-3-08 11:04
From: autobon7 in Midwest
Subject: Re: How to get the most performance out of an automatic
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| Turb02 wrote: | Im in the STL area as well. As for the performance questions, I cant really answer that because my engine is being built for EFI and turbo. I will be doing the 5 speed swap from the 4 spd. Not sure what ratio diff is in the auto but if you changed that you could see some performance, I think that was mentioned already.
As for the wheels, I am leaning towards turbo flares or one off customs and have been looking for the right offset to fill them. Some have said that 195/50's are as big as you can go without modification or issues with rubbing but I have HEARD that 205's can be used. |
Sounds like a great project. What part of STL are you from? I work in Berkeley and live "across the river" in Jerseyville, just north of the Alton/Godfrey area. _________________ 1970 2002 auto sunroof
1995 Toyota Landcruiser
1994 BMW 530i (sold)
1992 BMW 325i (sold)
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