[b14_200sx]

I have to agree that "automatics=crap" but... I havent been on this forum very long, but one thing that i have definitely noticed is that no one shows any regard for the GA16DE. Kind of confusing to me...I havent had any problems with the GA16 in my 200sx...sure its a little weak i guess, but i only paid $2600 for the car. It accelerates well and drives out smooth, and from what ive seen its pretty easy to get all the basic bolt-ons and a good many more indepth mods for it...

Isn't there anybody to prop the GA?

 

[Neva2wicked]

I have to agree that "automatics=crap" but... I havent been on this forum very long, but one thing that i have definitely noticed is that no one shows any regard for the GA16DE. Kind of confusing to me...I havent had any problems with the GA16 in my 200sx...sure its a little weak i guess, but i only paid $2600 for the car. It accelerates well and drives out smooth, and from what ive seen its pretty easy to get all the basic bolt-ons and a good many more indepth mods for it...

Isn't there anybody to prop the GA?

Sad to say, but the only way the GA seems to get props is when its boosted. This mainly has to do with the fact that its potential is just recently being explored, unlike its brother the SR20- which has 'years' of potential under its belt. Currently the limit on the GA is 250HP (And that was on the NPM car). As more R&D continues, I'm sure that limit will be broken.

A general rule of thumb that I've seen on this board and many others like it is this:

if you want to make big power, you'll be told to swap in the turbo equivalent. In this case here, it would be the SR20 variants- if you have the budget. If not, boosting the GA isn't a bad alternative.

 

[wes]

Sad to say, but the only way the GA seems to get props is when its boosted. This mainly has to do with the fact that its potential is just recently being explored, unlike its brother the SR20- which has 'years' of potential under its belt. Currently the limit on the GA is 250HP (And that was on the NPM car). As more R&D continues, I'm sure that limit will be broken.

A general rule of thumb that I've seen on this board and many others like it is this:

if you want to make big power, you'll be told to swap in the turbo equivalent. In this case here, it would be the SR20 variants- if you have the budget. If not, boosting the GA isn't a bad alternative.

Actually the 249 was on my car. At any rate the GA16 gets tons of credability, it's just that people have realistic expectations for the motor. The auto's, I'm sorry to say, are pretty slow out of the box but can be made very fun cars. The auto also does not like boost very much so most people that turbo start out with a 5 speed or swap one in rather than spending the $$ on an auto tranny buildup.

I just completed an upgrade on my car and we will be pushing the HP envelope so we'll have to see what the stock bottom end can actually hold.

 

[Skoodles]

Actually the 249 was on my car. At any rate the GA16 gets tons of credability, it's just that people have realistic expectations for the motor. The auto's, I'm sorry to say, are pretty slow out of the box but can be made very fun cars. The auto also does not like boost very much so most people that turbo start out with a 5 speed or swap one in rather than spending the $$ on an auto tranny buildup.

I just completed an upgrade on my car and we will be pushing the HP envelope so we'll have to see what the stock bottom end can actually hold.

i was thinkin about this ..is it only that we cant boost to over 300 cause the bottom end and no one has built connecting rods and pistons that can hold more thatn what yall are pushing around 10-12 pounds i guess. i havent kept up with everyones turbo projects l8ly i dont kno whats the max boost any one has put on it