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Old 03-16-2004, 01:22 AM
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anyone replace their dx tranny with one from an ex, si? hows it run, my gears are so tall its not funny. 40 in 1st, 70 in second, 100 in third, 120, in fouth, fifth is useless. will a 96+ tranny work in the 92-95, i mean plug and play, or is there any wiring concerns or cel's? give me info
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Make the most of it and turbo the sucker.
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all dseries trannys are interchangable
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i mean the vss will plug in and not send cel's, also is the spline count on the 96+ the same on the output as the 92-95?
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I've heard all D-series trannies are interchangeable as well, but my Q is this: If you were to use a 5th gen tranny in a 6th gen chassis (or vice-versa), do you use still all corresponding mounts from the original tranny, or use the 5th gens'?
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96-00 EX tranny = 92-95 EX, Si tranny
96-00 DX tranny (FROM SEDANS AND COUPES) = 92-95 DX tranny
96-00 DX tranny (FROM HB) = 92-95 DX tranny with a **** final drive

A good upgrade is a 92-95 Si tranny or a 92-00 EX tranny. Emerika ran both trannys, ran a 16.2 with the DX trans and 15.5 with the EX, its a world of difference. I'll let you all know within the next few weeks how much the EX trans helps me
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As will I. I have an EX tranny that I'll be putting on next week (to get rid of the EK DX tranny )
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I don't really mind my DX Tranny, it's very long great for boost, i can be going like 60mph in 2ed gear at 4k rpm, from a roll, can u say good by v8's
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Quad-Damge &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I don't really mind my DX Tranny, it's very long great for boost, i can be going like 60mph in 2ed gear at 4k rpm, from a roll, can u say good by v8's </TD></TR></TABLE>

I'm boosted too, and no matter what any of you say, shorter gears will yeild greated accelleration. End of story.
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I was boosted with a y7(lx) tranny and swapped over to a y8 w/quaife and the difference is amazing. Shorter gears are always better.
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Im currently using a CX trannyonm y Si. 45 in 1st, 83in 2nd...havnt done third yet
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Ricey McRicerton &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

I'm boosted too, and no matter what any of you say, shorter gears will yeild greated accelleration. End of story. </TD></TR></TABLE>

yes ricey is correct. In fact the only time you would want longer gearing is if you were making so much power that traction was impossible with the shorter geared tranny.
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I picked up a z6 tranny pretty cheap and it was a great mod to a dx. I would highly recommend it, it makes driving a lot more fun.
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i hate my cx tranny! rides like **** and im boosted. it BLEW up on me yesterday night. all i did was drop it into 2nd at like 50-60.
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incorrect

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by breakaway &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">all dseries trannys are interchangable
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by tilt &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">incorrect
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From 92-00 they are...
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im puttin mine in this week! **** dx trannys!
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Default Re: (Vtecin94dx)

the 96+ ex trannies have steel shift forks, where as the 92-95 ex/si have aluminum which are prone to breaking. Just something to think about, especially if you auto-x and ever find the need to jam the car into first while moving.
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but it gives the trubo more time to build boost!!!


to all who think that about LS trannys..
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Ricey McRicerton &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

I'm boosted too, and no matter what any of you say, shorter gears will yeild greated accelleration. End of story. </TD></TR></TABLE>

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Everyone that raves about the Dx tranny "giving me more time to boost" I gurantee an EX/Si tranny would imporve your 1/4 mile times.

The DX tranny is even too long for high boosted SOHC engines IMO.

I friend of mine was making 250whp on his boosted B16A. He swapped in an LS tranny for the B16a one he broke and it made the car slower in the 1/4 mile although his top speed and highway runs were better off.

Then he swapped in a shorter-than-LS GS-R tranny and he said it was perfect.

Keep in mind he was making 250whp - I doubt most routine boosted Ds are making those numbers.

Remember the Dx tranny not only has taller gearing, but also a shitty 4.06 final drive as well.

Taller gears do not always equal better for turbo.
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couldnt agree more. ive got turbo crx with dx tranny and 2nd gear up is way too long.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by B18C5-EH2 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Remember the Dx tranny not only has taller gearing, but also a shitty 4.06 final drive as well.

Taller gears do not always equal better for turbo.</TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">the 96+ ex trannies have steel shift forks, where as the 92-95 ex/si have aluminum which are prone to breaking. Just something to think about, especially if you auto-x and ever find the need to jam the car into first while moving.</TD></TR></TABLE>

yup, he is right. i snapped something yesterday. picking up a 96-00 y8 tranny soon.
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just make sure its an ex hydro tranny
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BauleyCivic &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">96-00 EX tranny = 92-95 EX, Si tranny
96-00 DX tranny (FROM SEDANS AND COUPES) = 92-95 DX tranny
96-00 DX tranny (FROM HB) = 92-95 DX tranny with a **** final drive

A good upgrade is a 92-95 Si tranny or a 92-00 EX tranny. Emerika ran both trannys, ran a 16.2 with the DX trans and 15.5 with the EX, its a world of difference. I'll let you all know within the next few weeks how much the EX trans helps me </TD></TR></TABLE>

here's the 96+ specs:

96 Civic DX/CX/LX

1st: 3.25
2nd: 1.761
3rd: 1.066
4th: 0.852
5th: 0.702
Final Drive: 3.722


96 Civix EX Sedan

1st: 3.25
2nd: 1.9
3rd: 1.25
4th: 0.909
5th: 0.702
Final Drive: 3.722


96 Civic EX Coupe

1st: 3.25
2nd: 1.9
3rd: 1.25
4th: 0.909
5th: 0.702
Final Drive: 4.25


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