Turbocharging your car isn’t just about bolting on a snail and hoping for the best. To really unleash your vehicle’s potential, you need supporting upgrades across the board — especially in your transmission system.
Here are 6 essentials every turbo project should consider:
1. Performance Clutch Kit
The moment you start increasing torque, your stock clutch becomes the weakest link. Upgrade to a high-torque performance clutch kit to ensure your drivetrain handles the added pressure.
2. Short Throw Shifter
Reduce shift times and improve driver feedback with a short throw shifter. These are perfect for performance builds where quick gear changes matter. Bonus: they feel amazing in daily driving too.
3. Lightweight Flywheel
Shedding rotating mass improves throttle response — and that’s crucial in a turbo setup where spool timing is everything. A lightweight flywheel works in tandem with your clutch to deliver sharp engagement.
4. Transmission Cooler
Heat is the enemy of performance and longevity. Adding a transmission oil cooler helps keep temps under control during aggressive driving or track days.
5. Reinforced Gear Sets / Dogbox Upgrade
MLR’s partners supply strengthened gearsets or even full sequential dogbox solutions. These kits allow aggressive shifting under load and can handle way more abuse than factory units.
6. ECU Remap + Boost Controller
Finally, no turbo build is complete without tuning. A remap ensures fuel, timing, and boost levels are dialed in — and that your transmission plays along.
?️ Final Thoughts
Turbocharging opens a world of power — but only when your transmission can deliver it. Holland Motor Sports works with top-tier suppliers to bring you clutches, shifters, gearsets, and everything you need to build a reliable and fast car.
Stay tuned for our Transmission Cooling Guide — launching next week.
