hondaeg5

just as topic says. any input appreciated.

93LSivic

Not to be cocky or anything, but does it matter. From the looks of your sig you cant drive anyways.

Sorry man.

racerxadam

damn dan thats harsh. sorry i don't know about the trans


[Modified by racerxadam, 11:14 PM 2/12/2003]

95c1v1cs1

GSR tranny would be better for boost than the b16 tranny. LS tranny would be even better for boost.

maxpsi

That is harsh. IMO, he is trapping pretty good for that time.

ANYWAYS, to get back on topic, I have a turbo B16 with a GSR tranny. With my stockies, I am right in the sweet spot of fourth gear when I pass the 1/4 mile marker pulling hard. I couldn't imagine what it would be like with short gears of a B16 or longer gears of an LS. The GSR is a very valuable and strong tranny. GSR TRANNY

boosted hybrid

First figure out what your projected trap speed will be, then pick your tire or slick size, then figure out your redline so you can go through the traps without shifting into 5th.

MotorMatrix.com

dont be dick. your 2.0 60ft is not anything to write home about either. i ran 2.5 60 ft in my car except i ran 12.4 @ 126 mph which means i cant drive either but i still would have beat you. also notice the kid ran a 2.2 60ft in a 15 second car. its harder to get a 2.0-2.1 in a slower car.


[Modified by MotorMatrix.com, 2:13 AM 2/13/2003]

b16ahybrid

Not entirely true.
Shortest gearing always wins when it comes to acceleration.
For a street car the gs-r tranny works perfect. how do I know? because i'm runing one on my b16a.
A buddy of mine has the b16 tranny on his, and I like driving mine more, it feels better, to me at least, both cars pull hard under boost. He has to shift into 5th gear as where I can stay in 4th gear (runing the same size tires) before hitting the traps.
The ls tranny has long gearing, so you top speed is higher but it's slower in acceleration
B16 tranny has shortest gearing
and the gs-r is a perfect medium....

hondaeg5

ok just to clear that time up. thats my only run ever! but thanks for all the info.

SiRkid

ive run faster in my 2800+ lbs Si with i/e, on stock rubber ,but thats not the point of this thread.

b16 would be the best...but as someone said, figure out your traps and go from there..if your looking for something that wont rev to high while cruising on the highway(Even though i reallly dont think the b16 tranny revs that high while cruising) then go with the gsr. stay away from the ls.

Smashback

Is that supposed to be a joke? You'd still be in 2nd trying to hit VTEC and make full boost with an LS tranny.

Here we go again though, haven't we argued this enough?

Dancing is Forbidden

...BUT isn't the LS tranny the best option for running boost (high boost) on an LS engine?

StageIIIhb98

Give me an ls with lsd anyday the b16 works good the gsr is better but to have top end gears and a nice long 3rd to get you through the quarter is perfect.

ITR981002

Don't worry about these ********, Drag racing a FWD car takes lots of practice. Just keep at it

Smashback

NO.

But I give up. I'm going to quit talking about trannys altogether. This LS LETS YOU STAY IN BOOST LONGER idiocy is spreading like a disease.

I don't understand why people ask questions and then get pissed when they don't get the answer they think is right, or don't hear what they want to.

I guess if you want less tire spin (and a slower 1/4 time) use the LS tranny. If anybody has GSR or B16 trannys, I will start buying up LS trannys for straight trades.

b16ahybrid

Sure if it's on an ls but were talking about a b16a. Still though shorter gearing = faster acceleration

MotorMatrix.com

this topic has been worn out. a high boost car has lag and therfore will not work well with a long geared ls tranny. the quicker you get thru the gears the quicker you finish.I guess you have never driven a boost car with a big turbo that diest make full boost until past 6k.

avividmemory

heh, anybody want to trade for my LS tranny?

93LSivic

Sorry, guess I should have added to that.
I ran the same setup in my Si (2500+ lbs) and my best was 14.6 @ 93.
But I see that was his only run. Maybe I was a bit harsh--sorry. Keep practicing, with that car and setup w/ a low 60 you should hit 14.3-4's.

Who says its hard to get 2.0 - 2.1 60's in a slower car? Ive ran them since I had my single cam with only i/e.

MotorMatrix.com

I never said it was hard. i said it was "harder" then a car with a little more tq. I get lower 60's "easier" in my 1.8 jetta then in an all motor hatchback.

CRX-RX

Hey, I heard that everyone with a B18 head should throw it out and get a B16 cause it flows better...