Hey all, got a few questions for all of you automatic non-intercooled turbo owners. First of all, hows the car drive? I have driven an auto WRX and I was very disappointed. Turbo lag was a big deal and the car seemed to usually operate off boost. Second, hows the car holding up? How many miles have you put on it since the turbo kit, and do you notice any problems popping up?

Just asking because I think Im going to go the turbo route this summer, mainly because the turbo kit will put me at the max power my tranny can handle all in one mod. Ive had enough with 5 hp mods. (If im lucky,lol)

 

(I think there are only one or two AT Non IC'd Lancers out there so you may wanna broaden your question a bit).

 

Yea, I know Im limiting myself, lol. Ok, anyone with a turbo want to enlighten me on drivability and reliability? (Still want to talk to an auto owner about turbo lag and such...)

 

Don't own one but went fo a ride in one. It seemed a lot faster than stock. Torque converter lets it just spin up without lag. Pretty cool at 5 psi.

 

I got an auto wit turbo. All I can say is it is great. Right now i am running 171 at 5 psi at the wheel. I don't feel any lag? I have not had a problem with it and I have put at least 6500 miles on it and it still runs great

 

The torque converter is in all AT cars. It's part of the automatic transmission...essentially it's like the clutch on an auto. It has nothing to do with turbo lag. The amount of exiting exhaust gasses, turbine size and a few other factors (these being the biggest in this case) determine spool and boost characteristics are the primary contributors to whether or not a turbo "lags".

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/torque-converter.htm

With a T28 (recommended as the biggest turbine for a Lancer by most) or smaller there should be little to no lag.