How to Race an Automatic Trans

What's up Race Family. In todays video I share a few tips on keeping your auto transmission happy under high horsepower levels. Hope this helps and look forward to hearing what you guys think in the comments below.
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[@kevdogftw]

Thank you very much. I use to have 95 single 6 speed. I hated automatic supras. After your vids, I have a new respect for the factory auto.I always wanted to know how you roll raced with that auto. Now I know its takes a lot more then just flooring it and praying for the race gods to help you win.

[@ps.6023]

admit it, you were tired of it being a dyno queen =P lol

[@Cowculus]

4:45 lol catch the dude taking the pic lol

[@ynzsky]

Who cares if it’s auto it’s a supra🤷🏽‍♂️

[@ACommenterOnYouTube]

Yea well the guys with the BIG PENIS' think auto is GAY ...

[@MethmalDhananjaya]

Dude everyone care about its manual or auto Specially on MK4 supra.

[@ACommenterOnYouTube]

@@MethmalDhananjaya not everyone. Most can only dream of owning an mk4 supra period. The ones that want the 6 speed have plans for power, others that dont give a shit about power are ok with an auto. I want one, dont care if its auto or 6 speed, i dont plan to make power, i just want to own one and drive down the road and have those people drive up to me and want to race or give me the thumbs up ...

[@MethmalDhananjaya]

@@ACommenterOnKZbin I feel ya. But anyone who wanted to go for full boost with 2JZ they always go for manual.

[@ACommenterOnYouTube]

@@MethmalDhananjaya most definitely so ... no doubt there. But me on the other hand, i do live in a busy city and we have a lot of traffic and unlike most, that shifting back and forth gets OLD very fast. If i lived out in the country with no traffic then stick shift no problem. But my Supra will not be that 1k whp supra, maybe do a single turbo conversion and 400 whp in an auto.

[@simonaldridge4099]

This is so awesome! I never knew the auto had so much racing potential. This is super cool man.

[@therattrap1997]

looks great for daily drive... even stuck in traffic....

[@JubeeHS13]

So glad I found this I'm actually in the middle of building my own wire harness for my 240 with a 2jz running the a340e trans. This has made things much more clear for me as to understanding how a auto works.

[@BalticSupraRacing]

I have a video dropping this Friday that you will really enjoy

[@Snarky_Queen]

Thank you so much for this video. I've been looking for a video explaining how manual mode works for so long, but no one else on KZbin has a video explaining it except you.

[@marineyacht]

Thanks bro, now I am going to do the same thing as you explained 🙏🏽 I hope this will fix my trans problems.

[@Cynycter]

Great advice! My Aristo is stock but it has a shift kit and a trans cooler on it. I will start putting the advice you've given into practice so i dont wear out the A340,. Thanks!

[@seandoc97]

Great video and info!!! I finally got a Supra 98 and am working on getting it built. I will be asking a lot of questions but will be taking your advice seriously!!!

[@pebblez_]

My auto will love me 4eva thanks for da info

[@electricreaper7399]

I’ve been looking at a few MK4 Supra’s ( all manual of course) and since finding your channel I’ve taken a whole new look into auto Supra’s! I think my next build is going to be an auto Supra and that’s thanks to you! Glad to see another SoFlo enthusiast with a great attitude. Thanks for the great content and advice!

[@BalticSupraRacing]

Glad your enjoying the channel fam. I’ve enjoyed my auto Supra very much. It’s now a 7sec 1/4 mile car and a daily cruiser

[@ntentemarko1132]

@@BalticSupraRacing hello man auto transmission 2jz ge you know how much max HP is safe working?380 HP is ok?

[@dillanevans3835]

@@ntentemarko1132 if it’s vvti don’t go over 350 due to skinny rods but if it’s non vvti 380 is more then safe due to the non vvti having same size rods as the gte turbo motors!

[@ntentemarko1132]

@@dillanevans3835 I have ge non vvti but me asking auto transmission how much HP is safe!you know ?

[@dariusowens1060]

Nice video I didn’t expect to learn to shift an automatic 🔥

[@Takeitlightly6]

This is pretty cool. I thought you had a drag specific transmission but this is also great.

[@Tim_281]

Loved the info man,tks for sharing. As I've said before your supra is amazing! Take care and Happy holidays too you and your family.

[@BalticSupraRacing]

Thanks fam. Happy holidays

[@robfox5630]

That car is badass. The launch...

[@StrawCurrent]

Very helpful video now I kind of understand how you race I need to practice with this gearbox 💯

[@relax142]

Great to see another awesome video

[@user2917]

Thank you for your great information I'm currently building my 1998 Lexus 2jz gs300 and power goal is 550-600 hp thank you be safe and keep boosting like your channel. From South Africa

[@user2917]

Hi brother hope you are doing well just one question on the a340e transmission what computer are you using for the transmission thank you please make more videos be safe

[@The_jamaican]

Thanks man got an auto jzx81 your advice will help me well

[@meisterraul]

I will try this with my Supra, thanks a lot!

[@Shwalker07]

Even tough I converted my mk3 Supra to a r154 manual, I do miss that brake torque and building boost off the line.

[@skyline_advocate9921]

Wicked info! Thanks bro🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@guilhermecampos113]

wow i was looking for a video like this for a while. Nice job explaining.

[@BalticSupraRacing]

Thanks for checking it out

[@tylerchangoor8254]

Jesus Christ I love this car

[@rp17rionda]

Now your making me an auto believer 👍

[@6gseven539]

Damn Man, you sir have a clean Supra, first time watcher, and subscriber as well. Keep it up man 💪🏼💪🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🔥🔥

[@BalticSupraRacing]

6gseven5 thanks for checking out our video. Welcome to the family

[@michaelnavarro1877]

Don’t forget to check out pedros other vids. This gent is is well worth following!! If your into fam, race fam, cars, builds, 7 sec cars. This is the channel. Awesome merch too. Quality stuff. 👊🏻😁🇦🇺

[@DJxRoCkSTER]

hope to see you out at the cars and coffee in december, keep up the awesome content

[@BalticSupraRacing]

carlos rojas Thanks fam

[@Cowculus]

i can't wait to build a bunch of supras in forza next month

[@jayhayes5924]

Another great video. Those black marks all the way through second are crazy.

[@BalticSupraRacing]

yup lol. Crazy part is my car goes 125mph in 2nd gear

[@PetesTurboGarage]

Love my built auto Supra great video

[@Suprarick813]

Thank you for this video brother!

[@Barton_Motors_Ltd]

Super helpful! Thanks brother

[@HulkBanner95]

please make an another video how to drive like manual (how to get manual gear feeling) on this car. i love the sound that supra makes. loves the video. keep it up brother.

[@skteboarder12]

Love your teeyota man!!

[@irieone88]

Love this build! Hoping to replicate it on my mom's 97 JDM mk4🙌🏾

[@BalticSupraRacing]

Thanks fam. car is consistent, fast, and drives like stock

[@irieone88]

@@BalticSupraRacing I've been following so I know! Awesome color too

[@gtgodbear6320]

I never knew you could downshifting automatic. And I've never seen a manual button beside the shifter. I've seen the overdrive off buttons. My car has a secret sport mode button on my base model K24 AWD CRV. And everything I read said that it didn't come with a sport mode. Sport mode and S gear with is traction control off is fun.

[@bossedupmaxkspear979]

nice and clean love ya car 🔥🔥🔥you sure make a poster for fans to buy cause id buy one asap

[@samweller2757]

Love your video's, everyone always tell me to to get rid of my auto box and go manual, but love my auto supra, running no where near your power, only dream of that lol, but would like to get mine up to 550-600, as iam running na-t and would like hints and tips or any info you could give me and point me in the right direction many thanks :)

[@titanstrength3041]

I have the same setup too. Never will I ever sell my Supra. Forget what others think, its your baby and the 2jz-ge is a really great engine.

[@30YearOldBunta]

I'm taking this approach with the jatco re5r05a, everybody swaps them out but I think it's got potential.

[@blistic3000]

Man I had came across your video about a year ago and I been watching you ever since

[@BalticSupraRacing]

I’ll start uploading again soon Fam

[@calebjones7769]

Awesome video

[@aznbrian_]

Making me want to get the ball rolling on getting my turbo kit installed already lol.

[@BalticSupraRacing]

come on champ its boost weather now. depending where you live

[@dannym394]

Just met you dude and I’m a huge fan. Super cool guy. Love the car much support boss !!!

[@BalticSupraRacing]

Thanks champ. Welcome to the fam

[@dannym394]

🙏 hope I get to see that bad ass monster again soon. Stay safe dude!

[@zeksback]

Murda put me on to this channel. Nice vid good info

[@mariomalagon7045]

Yes sir 👌🏽

[@DavidLouisVIP]

Wicked video Pedro. Do you mind showing us your line pressure settings in your AEM for your ATF transmission?. Thank you.

[@BalticSupraRacing]

I never show anything from my tune as I don't want to step on my tuners toes. However I know ATF can help you with that. Jason owner of ATF SPEED and Lance my tuner have worked together on this.

[@ccabe09]

I mean it not about what u don’t like in someone’s car it’s a build that person wants everyone can have something that someone doesn’t like it’s just how it is but at the end of the day you still be like is that a Supra lmao but all and all we just here to enjoy what we dreamed of as youngsters and trying to set and achieve our goals 🤟🏽❤️

[@lexeg1]

Awesome brother

[@Yengghouaa]

I love my automatic Supra ❤ people always shit on my auto , but at the end of the day , I'M the one with a supra . Great video !

[@BalticSupraRacing]

Lol well said

[@benitez0304]

i have an auto 4 speed celica gts. thanks for the info it's hard to find good material on this topic.

[@BalticSupraRacing]

Glad you found it useful

[@Creeperboy099]

One thing I like about automatics is the torque converter, but one thing I wonder is how quick it would be cornering compared to a manual

[@GSYM737]

1336 whp super quiet its a unique Supra bro

[@13562153]

Cool vid, I have a few questions regarding the nitrous system. How high does it stall without nitrous? do you keep the nitrous on when you are on the two step? how big a shot do you hit it with at 2800rpm (what i could see from vid). I am considering this to launch a non transbraked turbo car

[@chapulinmarrero4339]

#1 supra 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@OsdanyPerez]

Tire Marks baby !!!!!!!!!

[@gonenigmasupramk4930]

Dude thanks homie.

[@nestalicortez9082]

Brother thank you for sharing the info ! Gracia🇺🇸🇵🇷🏎️

[@78FineSmokey]

Just ran into this video 📹...Que pasa migo 305 💙💙🏁🏁.Love the video I myself have a 97 na auto & give No flying F***** what anyone thinks 😁 ..I knew what I was getting into from the start. It was hard to find one un molested ..brought mine 10 yrs ago ...13k lmao 88k miles now 93k miles bone stock and loving it ....been offered literally double what I paid ..Regardless love the car and love the video 📹 Hopefully I run into you 1 day out on Collins Ave 🏁🏁🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@mickeylee321]

I appreciate this sir! Going to build my 95 with the stock auto tran and get up to 700 plus hp.

[@BalticSupraRacing]

Heck yea that’s how I started. You will have lots of fun

[@ntentemarko1132]

@@BalticSupraRacing bro no have broblem gearbox putting firts in moving?

[@rodrigoorantes8416]

So when the race started did you slowly accelerate or did you floor it? Also after you shift into third gear did you shift it into drive or did you stay on third?

[@kraizy1]

Thanks for the video it was very informative! I do have one question for you, I have a jzx100 chaser with a A340e i want to build for drag racing and i was wondering what ecu your running and if you are using an aftermarket trans controller? Unfortunately for my car and living in australia only options i have ( that i have come across) are stand alone ecu's that wont offer support for auto trans control, Keep up the awesome content

[@BalticSupraRacing]

VoD_Slayer Thanks for checking out our video. I use an AEM V2 stand-alone to control engine and trans

[@kraizy1]

@@BalticSupraRacing Thanks mate, will look into it

[@97warlock]

Auto is all I ran back in the day, I prefer it. Use all power until you need to change and so on. Gott apush it hard.

[@Supra_Armin]

Great footage, thx!!

[@BalticSupraRacing]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@fishsticks5528]

Fuck man I should have never dropped out man I dropped out half way threw 9th it’s already halfway threw 10th but I’m going back when Christmas break is over watching videos like these of my friiiickng dream car is the motivation that gave me the want to go back to school oh man I hope I can catch up all my work and get a great job to be able to get this car

[@BalticSupraRacing]

I also did not enjoy school. But forced myself through it. Do what I did. Get a smart girlfriend to help you out 😂 she is now my wife

[@damiengvideos4337]

This is an older video but thanks for this!!! I sold my ‘97 single turbo about 6 years ago after blowing through 3 Titan transmissions then swapped to 6 speed and frankly was never happy with it as a 6 speed. Big turbo cars for drag racing need to be auto so she never lets off boost in my opinion. This gives me a reason to start looking to buy another MKIV auto! Question if you see this...what standalone are you running?

[@BalticSupraRacing]

Whats up fam. Thank you for checking out our video. I do my best to respond to everyone. FYI my first ever built auto for my supra I also bought from titan and it blew up a few months later. That turned me towards ATF SPEED and i never looked back. I use an AEM V2 to control my engine and trans. Over the years these transmissions have come a crazy long way. My supra currently runs 7.70@183mph in the 1/4 mile

[@damiengvideos4337]

Baltic Supra Racing that is great to know! Unfortunately I had some of the very first Titan transmissions and out of 3 rebuilds I never got more than 100miles out of one 😂. Then my tuner (Cody Phillips) was not very good with tuning the auto trans on my AEM v2. Maybe now it would be worth another look 👍🏼😊

[@robertfitzgerald4759]

What is your stand-a-lone for the auto? Thanks, love your car.

[@BalticSupraRacing]

Robert Fitzgerald I have an AEM V2 controlling engine and trans

[@jizzle87]

What do you think about a regular shift kit? And your shifting is recommended for all auto trans for auto supras?

[@cristianr3712]

Great content!

[@BalticSupraRacing]

Glad you enjoyed Race Fam

[@CobraKaiOwner]

It's funny how people are hating on autos but would have no problem getting their "dream car" the r35 gtr, which is an automatic.

[@rudgerscumberland9837]

Exactly. Bunch of Audicities and Hypocrisies

[@kassemlarsen7839]

AMAZING 😵

[@leopolddavidbarrit6879]

Very helpful video. Do you have a stand alone? Did your tuner need do setup how your O/D and manual button work?

[@BalticSupraRacing]

Yes I have a full stand alone AEM V2.

[@DR-kc2pp]

@@BalticSupraRacing wow 1400hp on the v2 is crazy. Is it a pnp or custom harness?

[@jasonjordaan2609]

Yes that's very helpful 👍I am still I a new subscribe and I'm new to your channel

[@BalticSupraRacing]

welcome to the family

[@MrSurchargeur]

Nice setup, are you using a seperate ecu for the transmission? Looking into going atf a340 but cant seem to find much info on management

[@BalticSupraRacing]

My supra is controlled by an AEM V2 it controls my engine and transmission

[@RAYAN653D]

Came here to research on auto supras because I dream of owning a fairly stock (TT auto) one for a daily driver/weekend ass kicker wasn’t disappointed at all, epic build with an even more amazing owner to match! Subbed for life!

[@BalticSupraRacing]

Hahaha thanks. Welcome to the Race Family

[@TENNESSEETRACKHAWK]

Great Advice bro! Thanx......What kind of Traction control are u using? Is it thru the Motec or do u have a stand alone like Davis Traction Control?

[@BalticSupraRacing]

DANTE BELGIAN MALINOIS No traction control here brother.

[@TENNESSEETRACKHAWK]

@@BalticSupraRacing wow really? Have u considered it? Car could sure benefit from it I would think. Im looking at the Davis unit but its $3500.

[@BalticSupraRacing]

DANTE BELGIAN MALINOIS I just need better tires. I’ve reached the limits of this set up. Going to make some changes very soon

[@TENNESSEETRACKHAWK]

@@BalticSupraRacing Awesome.... look forward to seeing it on ur channel 👍 I really think a good traction control unit will help a LOT on the street and a little at the track.

[@wordisbond7603]

😈🤘🤘 been watching you for a while

[@BalticSupraRacing]

Thanks fam

[@funkynerd_com]

Hey mate. Any thoughts/tips/comments on the use of the torque converter lockup? The stock TCC in an A340E is basically made from cheese, but I've heard of guys building them up and when they drag race they have the TCC locked from the get go. Are you using it at all, or do you free rev the whole way and just jack the line pressures up? I've got a '98 Tiptronic I've hacked up with a full standalone transmission computer and I'm trying to figure out the best tune for the TCC and whether it's useful, or just leave it for the highway to save fuel. I can't afford to blow anything up, but you drag guys usually have the best info/experience and aren't afraid to blow things up for the rest of us to learn from. lol. Cheers.

[@BalticSupraRacing]

What’s up Race Fam. We never locked the converter during a race knowing it would it much extra stress on trans and damage it. We only lock it on the Highway or in the dyno after that we run it unlock. However the convert we use is pretty tight to help the power make it down to the tires. I ran 7.52@186mph with that trans and converter

[@funkynerd_com]

@@BalticSupraRacing Thanks. I thought so! When you say you lock it on the dyno though, is that just for steady-state tuning. Power runs are still unlocked? Just trying to get a sense of how much the thing can actually take.

[@Barton_Motors_Ltd]

Can you maybe make a video of closeup shifts while you’re doing pulls? Going through all the gears. Maybe just a different angle for the shifter etc

[@BalticSupraRacing]

Thanks for the advice champ ill consider

[@Barton_Motors_Ltd]

Baltic Supra Racing haha thanks brother! I’m tt auto as well. You’re really pushing me to take my garage queen to the track!!

[@alonzomonroe8998]

Thanks fam

[@Ethan-iw9pe]

Looks fun

[@A-IGarage]

Thank you so much for the information. It was really helpful. Can you only say how can i on the best way launch my bone stock supra ? And one more question if you let's say drive in 60 and want to do a quick overtaking do you downshift self or do you use the drive with kickdown ? I hope that you understand my question. Because when I drive lets say 60 and push the plate to the floor then I don't get the kickdown first it just slowly speeding up the speed.

[@BalticSupraRacing]

To launch a bone stock auto supra. foot brake it from the line till right before the wheels start to spin. You can also pull the brake to keep the car from spinning. This will help you build boost and get the best performance. If your just trying to pass someone you can just floor it in D. won't do any harm especially on a stock supra. This video is more so referring to modified cars with high horsepower

[@A-IGarage]

@@BalticSupraRacing Tanks 👍🏻

[@HrSupra]

So good informations

[@BalticSupraRacing]

HrSupra Thanks brother

[@AlmightyBeezy]

This is an old video but I had a question. Would you suggest traction control/esp off for racing on radials, or just off all together no matter the tire?

[@BalticSupraRacing]

Yup, I would turn it all off on a good radial tire

[@fraforgt-350r2]

Great Video, i have a auto e36 323i and i needed this video. Do you recommend letting off the throttle when upshifting or is it okay to floor it through the manual shifts. Also for downshifts is it necessary to rev match the car?

[@robertjebediahfreeman]

Its a auto

[@fraforgt-350r2]

@@robertjebediahfreeman yes but it has a manual mode. Don’t wanna put too much strain on the old trans

[@CotyBasa-Oahustate808]

Dont let off the throttle when you shift up or down if doing manual shift. As for rev match, i dont have the experience for that as im still playing around with my car

[@wxstednxghts]

I love how people hate on autos yet the majority of new sports cars are only autos now, with the slap shift option. People just need to grow up and support other car people instead of hating on autos.

[@Boostlifelex]

Using a Gs400 rear diff go figure! I have a 2jz swapped GS400...on roll races I break boost every single time factory auto here 🍻 although I have the aristo trans so I have tip Tronic so I’m always shifting with the buttons 😃

[@BalticSupraRacing]

Street Mods That’s awesome champ. I actually currently have the 6 speed Supra JDM diff. I broke a few of the gs400 diff.

[@Boostlifelex]

Baltic Supra Racing lol that’s what I’ve heard. I’m actually the dude who messaged you not that long ago to get in touch with tuned by lance...currently trying to save my money for his layout he sent me for more power. Currently trying to flip a few used cars. My 9-5 ain’t cutting it

[@FRITZ717]

This is pretty much exactly how I drive my SC300 NA-T build with the A340e.

[@borla4491]

Better general information on Automatics. When it comes to Automatic Transmissions , leaving it in "Drive" on the interstate is not bad. Especially with the proper gear ratio that lets you get to 70mph in decent RPMs. For decent mpgs. When you want to go to 100mph to 80mph. That is when Overdrive is to be used.

[@fredlacy]

I have a stage 3 A340e from ATF, will it hurt if I manually shift it without engaging manual mode? I have my trac control fuse out.

[@BalticSupraRacing]

Fred Cockfield mine won’t take manual orders without the manual button. Try it out in your car if it stay in the selected gear and up shift only when you request then no need for the manual button in your case and no harm will be done

[@explorandosabores272]

Me gustaría ver este video en el canal español tmb es muy interesante todo! Hermoso el supra 😍 saludos desde argentina hermano!

[@martin_240sx]

Canal en español? Ni sabia que tenia unoo jaja

[@p00ks13]

so you turn off the overdrive do you ever turn it on back once your in 3rd gear and above 80mph also how do you do a burn out in this auto trans?

[@B.R.BGarage]

How would you downshift? I ask because I may buy a automatic forester xt and would like to do the same

[@demetrireis5387]

If I want to do a 1-2 or 2-3 shift do I have to hold the button on the shifter to change gears or do I just slam it into the next gear

[@PeteFreyPeteFro]

Hello. I'm driving an Aristo and I'm deciding now on what transmission to run. I'm planning on making 650-700hp I'll be running the same rear gear as you in this video GS430 3.26. How do you like street driving the TH400? I don't plan on any real track driving just a fun street car. The idea of a electronics free TH400 I never have to worry about is enticing to me. But I do like the overdrive of my A340.

[@BalticSupraRacing]

I love street driving my th400 it’s much more manageable then I ever imagined it would be. Only down side in my opinion is that it’s not recommended to downshift unless you slow down. So for example your on the highway in 3rd gear and someone pulls up wanting to race you have to reduce your speeds a ton to be able to safely downshift to start your race. Not ideal! The Toyota A340 trans had no issue with this

[@PeteFreyPeteFro]

@@BalticSupraRacing is the downshifting an issue even with a 400 without a manual valve body? I would probably go with one with Auto/manual.

[@BalticSupraRacing]

@@PeteFreyPeteFro that’s a question for ATF SPEED lol

[@PeteFreyPeteFro]

@@BalticSupraRacing thanks for the replys. Love the content.

[@syedahmedhabib8902]

Can you please place a camera at an angle where we can see the gears shifting while you drive and also after you turn on the manual gear, how do shift to 4 after 3rd?

[@BalticSupraRacing]

you shift to 4th from 3rd by pressing in the OD button

[@jgreen8339]

Goodness me, that is one tough transmission! Do you have to change the fluid a lot? I'm guessing there is some sort of added cooling mechanism to stop it overheating. Pleased to have come across your KZbin channel 😀. Would love to own a supra one day - just got my student debt to pay off first 🤣.

[@BalticSupraRacing]

Thanks for checking out our video fam. I use a large trans cooler with fan. I also do change the fluid frequently.

[@BalticSupraRacing]

Hope you score a supra once your ready. They are amazing cars

[@jgreen8339]

Thanks man, I appreciate your response. Keep up the great content and stay safe during these challenging times. 😀

[@robertjebediahfreeman]

@@jgreen8339 You must’ve went to medical school?

[@jgreen8339]

@@robertjebediahfreeman engineering

[@Iamkoool2]

A built A650e vs a semi built A340e which one would handle power better and be more reliable in the long run

[@nspnutritionsportsperforma6804]

I have a Supra 2jz-GTE with the factory A340E and High flowed factory Twins, with Aftermarket ECU controlling everything (Gearbox included). When I am WOT from a stop, I feel like the car is just going to Rev out, and if it does shift, it feels like the back is going to kick out, and thats only with like 400hp. Your video with 1000hp seemed like it was shifting nicely from 1st to 2nd. What am I doing wrong? What RPM should WOT shift happen from 1 > 2 when in Drive.

[@kevinJones-zm1eq]

what size tire are you running , sweet car