well for one, I think the best bet for the auto tranny is to get a transmission oil cooler, to keep things under control.

 

It was mentioned several pages ago that these would be complete kits with nothing else needed to buy.

I'm guessing that the oil transmission cooler will be taken into account for us future AT customers.

 

It may not be what you want to hear, but my guess is that Jackson Racing doesn't really know. At best, they'll tell you something like they said about the engine: "We've driven it for 6,500 miles, and it hasn't blown up yet."

With the 10 lb. kit, you're increasing power more than 60% over stock. Jackson Racing is a reputable tuner, and they probably won't sell something that will immediately destroy your transmission. On the other hand, will it reduce reliability and the overall life of the engine or transmission? Absolutely.

 

From what I understand, ATs have two issues. First, it is common knowledge that heat will contribute the most to trans failures. So to mitigate this, usually an aftermarket cooler can help...I doubt JR will include one of these in the kit...but they are cheap enough.

Second issue is torque capacity. This goes for ATs and manuals, but w/ the manual you can usually upgrade to a better clutch and hopefully the internals can handle the extra power.

Not so easy w/ the AT, it either can handle it or it will soon begin to wear out the clutch packs & slip. The aftermarket seems much slower to respond with upgraded internals...TCI makes a good kit for the Civic AT, and it is relatively inexpensive, but the average person would have an interesting time installing it. http://www.tciauto.com/Products/SportCompact/

Further, the AT will be limited in performance by the converter stall...these can be changed out more readily, but may be pricey.

 

is the USDM Fit on CVT auto or a 'normal' 4 or 5 AT? Mine's a CVT. I don't know which is easier to fry. but even without FI, I've put a tran cooler as I find that heat does affect the performance.

 

The automatic in the US Fit is not the CVT. It's a conventional 5-speed automatic. I've read that Honda used at least the Civic auto's outer case (and possibly other parts) for the Fit auto to save cost. If that's true, the conventional auto may handle more torque than the CVT because it was originally designed for the Civic's larger engine.

 

I'm curious/stupid/"please educate me" question? Any heatsoak issues with the SC being close to the header like that?

 

I thought Claymore busted that as Myth #2. (edit: I, me, moi) might be wrong.

 

Don't get that started again.

Something tells me Jackson Racing have taken that into account during the design. There's so much room back there, air flow must be pretty good.

 

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THOSE NECESARY AND STRONG WORDS!

 

hmm i must be missing some history here (edit:... ahhh in my previous post i meant I might be wrong....not anyone else... my bad...) . but i tend to agree that once on the move, heat from the header should only have some marginal effect.

I remember also reading somewhere that due to the metal pipe being hot, air flow on the inner surface tends to be slower than in the middle. feel free to dispute that, here to learn.

 

Dubai - United Arab Emirates - Jazz 1,5 VTEC Drive By Wire
Compression ratio 10,1 : 1 110 Hp @ 5800 143 Nm @ 4800
5 M/T or 5 A/T

 

First off, Jackson Racing's AT Fit kit will be available as a 5 psi kit only.

The Automatic Transmission Kits & Testing:

All Jackson Racing kits go through rigorous testing to ensure maximum power with maximum reliability. Our base 5 psi kits previously yielded excellent reliability.

Honda automatic transmissions have had reliability issues in the past with some models, without boost.

We believe that our automatic transmission customers will be pleased with the outcome of the 5 psi kit.

Heat:

We have had output temps on the 10 psi kit around 150F. This was summer heat, for continuous load periods. We are not worried about heat, especially with the Rotrex.

-Oscar Jr.

 

kekekekeke sorry my bad. read only the 1st post..., OT here anyway..

 

just curious...would putting a tranny cooler in the fit benefit without getting the SC. I have done I/H/E and underdrive pulley. I have an A/T. Just wondering if a tranny cooler would help my A/T last because i beat on it alot.

 

JR any updates for when we could start pre-order this SC? (i.e. online?)

When will be the product release? (You have mentioned it will be sometime in Nov/Dec) Since now is already middle of Nov, so do you have a more exact date?

 

Any updates!! I know WAVE is ready to buy, and I'm eager to install and feel!!

 

where did you get that UD pulley?

 

You're bad for my bank account bro!
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I think he meant lightweight as in the mythelogy pulley