Max auto RWHP?
Thread Starter
Instructor
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 227
Likes: 119
From: Jasper Alabama
Max auto RWHP?
Can someone tell me what the rwhp limit is on a stock auto for a C5? I know the T56's can handle around 500 safely with no problems. I am just curious because there are more auto's on the market than manuals, as I am hunting for a C5. Also, are there any options with just adding a good torque converter and making it work? Im thinking the auto will blow out way before the manual will, that is without a build.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 3,418
Likes: 1
From: Chicagoland Area IL
You may want to ask in FI section, but you do have lots of people running around with 700+ RWHP on A4.
Oh, check with RPM they are a sponsor.
Mike
EDIT on built RPM A4
Oh, check with RPM they are a sponsor.
Mike
EDIT on built RPM A4
Last edited by Skunkworks; Apr 27, 2007 at 01:38 PM.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 2,331
Likes: 2
From: Akron Ohio
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years
Joe Kucinski
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Race Director
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 19,459
Likes: 48
From: Schaumburg IL
CI 7-8-9-11 Veteran
St. Jude Donor '06-'10, '13
I am 410RWHP on my stock T56, and I would not want to add any more without upgrading it. I am on the stock clutch too, and will be upgrading(clutch) this summer, I know that puppy is ready to go..on pass at the drag strip(or couple good street launches) and she's toast
Drifting
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 1,904
Likes: 2
From: London(UK)/Troyes(France)
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 1,056
Likes: 0
From: Havelock, NC ( NJ Resident )
Pro
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 598
Likes: 1
From: Arroyo Seco/Soledad California
I never had an any issues with my stock automatic and stock converter. I did run a large cooler on the tranny though.
I was running a Maggie supercharger on stock LS1 421 RWHP and 436 lbft torque.
I was running a Maggie supercharger on stock LS1 421 RWHP and 436 lbft torque.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 2,331
Likes: 2
From: Akron Ohio
Sounds like you are still on street tires then, not putting anywhere near that much power down in reality, hooking is what kills the trans, not spinning.
Safety Car
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 4,816
Likes: 132
From: Plano TX
Torque is the killer,, although torque and horsepower go hand in hand for the most part. 350-375 rw torque/horsepower... Thats about it.. Mine fried at 326 rw torque at 38,000 miles.. The A4 is the weak link in this drivetrain.... Transmission Temperatures over 200 degrees are the killer... Heats a killer for the A4... RPM transmissions has the best reputation for building bullet proof a4 s
Last edited by David426; Apr 28, 2007 at 03:20 PM.
Pro
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 598
Likes: 1
From: Arroyo Seco/Soledad California
