b16 or b18a tranny?

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Old Dec 15, 2003 | 09:09 PM
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I'm about to take off the ls/vtec and go straight ls turbo, and was wondering if i sould keep my 99b16 tranny or use an ls while turbo? which would be better for turbo?
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Old Dec 15, 2003 | 09:22 PM
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There was a big argument about whats better for turbo application cars- long or short gear ratios. Never found out which was better. But u can search for it. But me, i like the short gearing of the b16 tranny, if it where me i'd stay b16 and get a lsd.
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Old Dec 15, 2003 | 09:37 PM
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thanx ANyOne Else
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Old Dec 15, 2003 | 09:51 PM
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B16
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Old Dec 15, 2003 | 10:02 PM
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checked out your car on the site, are you runnin wit a b16?
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Old Dec 15, 2003 | 11:52 PM
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depends on how much top end speed you want? cause you can't really cruise at 85 with the si trany it tachs too high.
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