Hey, I've got a 96' Contour GL (Automatic) and I've been pondering on weather or not (and how to go about) putting a turbo in it. Last time I came here a couple people told me to not waste my time modding an automatic GL, but it's all I have and there's no way I can get a different one anytime soon. Here's where you guys come in..... I've been looking at the following turbos....
http://www.sportcompactonly.com/product.aspx?p=102190&c=100079&l=2&mk=Ford
...and need some help deciding which one to get, and if I will need any other components besides the turbo itself to install it. I think any of these would be a good choice because they are inexpensive compared to others, and can be upgraded when and if I feel the need (but then again, my judgement could be off). Also, is there any kind of risk installing this on an automatic? Considering the fact that it electronically decides when to shift, would a turbo mess up the timing and make it shift too early or late? Another thing I failed to mention is that my car has a small amount of transmittion trouble (this only really results in some moderately hard shifting after startup, and some mildly-harder-than-normal shifting after a while. to put it in perspective, if I floor it shortly after I have just started it, it will squeak the tires just a little going into 2nd gear). I've already had to replace tranny and engine mounts (the engine was slamming up against the frame). Another thing to note is that I cannot afford to replace the tranny anytime soon (it's like $1200+ or so) and it has served me well even with the problem (and I've been delivering pizza for Papa Johns for nearly 9 months). What do you guys think? Should it be done? Will it hurt my car more than it helps it?
http://www.sportcompactonly.com/product.aspx?p=102190&c=100079&l=2&mk=Ford
...and need some help deciding which one to get, and if I will need any other components besides the turbo itself to install it. I think any of these would be a good choice because they are inexpensive compared to others, and can be upgraded when and if I feel the need (but then again, my judgement could be off). Also, is there any kind of risk installing this on an automatic? Considering the fact that it electronically decides when to shift, would a turbo mess up the timing and make it shift too early or late? Another thing I failed to mention is that my car has a small amount of transmittion trouble (this only really results in some moderately hard shifting after startup, and some mildly-harder-than-normal shifting after a while. to put it in perspective, if I floor it shortly after I have just started it, it will squeak the tires just a little going into 2nd gear). I've already had to replace tranny and engine mounts (the engine was slamming up against the frame). Another thing to note is that I cannot afford to replace the tranny anytime soon (it's like $1200+ or so) and it has served me well even with the problem (and I've been delivering pizza for Papa Johns for nearly 9 months). What do you guys think? Should it be done? Will it hurt my car more than it helps it?