Auto A340E ?
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i usually never say this and usually am against people that say this, but search theres more then enough threads.
http://www.supramania.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38351
Start reading at post #10
then theres IJ's build thread.
http://www.supramania.com/forums/showthread.php?t=40215&page=327
page 300 something i think.
Mine was holding 326+hp daily with no issues what soever and plan to run more without any real fear of it going out.
search around for info on IPT parts, generally the main things to change are the clutch packs.
Start reading at post #10
then theres IJ's build thread.
http://www.supramania.com/forums/showthread.php?t=40215&page=327
page 300 something i think.
Mine was holding 326+hp daily with no issues what soever and plan to run more without any real fear of it going out.
search around for info on IPT parts, generally the main things to change are the clutch packs.
IJ. said:Beat the Snot out of my built 340 at 550rwhp no probs
+1 - I'm running a built a340le (jdm-soarer version, same thing), lotsa hp...no problems.
Word to the wise - what I am refering to (as well as IJ, I'm sure) is a fresh, fully and correctly built, healthy, auto trans. I've got kevlar clutches, shimmed accumulators w/ heavier than stock springs, high performance pump etc.
If you are putting big hp into a high miles, worn trans w/ bad seals etc., expect problems as you would in any transmission in that condition that you are putting more strain on w/ additional hp.
The a340 gets a bad rap in my opinion. It's a very sturdy transmission.
I would only consider swapping in something else (namley a th400) if I decided I wanted to go with a trans-brake for drag racing, the fact that I even consider the need for one should give you some idea of how badly I abuse my a340. Unfortunately, a trans-brake cannot be done with the a340. Other than that it's all good.
^It just doesn't work like that!
People really do underestimate an A340E.
Given it hasn't been abused by previous owners, they are pretty sturdy transmissions...However, anytime you start throwing power 100+rwhp more than the car came stock with, you better believe you're cutting down its life expectancy.
At the moment, I'm running a stock, HEALTHY A340E, First thing I did when I put it back in? B&M Tranny Cooler. I was cranking out over 300rw for about a year, daily driven, no problems.
HEAT is the big killer with transmissions...Remember that.
With that said, You can beef up a 340 to do pretty much whatever you intended to do.
-Jeff
People really do underestimate an A340E.
Given it hasn't been abused by previous owners, they are pretty sturdy transmissions...However, anytime you start throwing power 100+rwhp more than the car came stock with, you better believe you're cutting down its life expectancy.
At the moment, I'm running a stock, HEALTHY A340E, First thing I did when I put it back in? B&M Tranny Cooler. I was cranking out over 300rw for about a year, daily driven, no problems.
HEAT is the big killer with transmissions...Remember that.
With that said, You can beef up a 340 to do pretty much whatever you intended to do.
-Jeff
Boost Lee said:
Yep, I forgot to mention that in my first post. Only the most important thing.
Big hp + auto trans - trans cooler = dead transmission.
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