Originally Posted by Enigma

I'm glad someone with some sense came in on the trany discussion.. 'cause, whoa damn that was getting outta control.

The b16 trany has shorter gears due to the engine design, the powerband is in higher in the RPM range. Using the shorter gears keeps the motor in the powerband (SEE: Gear Percentage Drop on Honda-Tech forums). Several people, including myself, have been researching Honda transmissions and their gears to 'frankenstein' a transimission to suite thier enginer build (design). N/A apps. seem to work well with tight gears, turbo apps. tend to have more of a punch (boost) and much more torque than N/A apps., longers gears help keep that torque on the ground.

The best option would be to find a cable b16, or the rare 2g GSR YS1 LSD trany (limited availability in Japan). Using a newer trany would cost some extra money, but you could always convert to Hrydo. Another way is to do some research and take a YS1 case (LS) and swap the gears around to match your build. Tire/wheel size also come in to the equation when you are looking for the best balance of top speed and acceleration.

Honda-Tech.com has pretty much all the info you will need.. SEARCH first, they hate having to discuss the same thing over and over on that site. They are also more stringent with their rules over there.

Trevor

Originally Posted by SlidingS-10

a longer gear is better for a higher hp motor the same thing that helps you in a low hp motor hurts you in a high hp motor.... a high boost set up turbo motor will pull harder with a LS tranny a low hp b16 works awsome with a y1 tranny.... its more about the motor but honda used the short gears to keep the car in its peek power band......LS has a low power band and good tq pull wich is the reason for the long gears.... might wana look into this a little more before you start going on about it

Originally Posted by superls92

Honda used a close gear ratio to stay in the power band, they used shorter gears because of lack of torque. The LS tranny was built for gas mileage.
Everyone I know who has tried to build a LS has almost immediately gotten rid of their LS tranny. I don't think this guy is gonna try to break any land speed records so he won't need higher gears. If he having trouble spinning then he should look into a LSD.

Originally Posted by VALude

I like the GS-R's gear ratios. Not too short; not too long. Third gear is perfect and with LSD is awesome. You can try my car if you want since is pretty much that setup. (if it's not too rice for you) LOL

Originally Posted by VALude

^ I know. I'm just BS for the haters.
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