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Old 10-06-2005, 03:51 PM
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im looking for a good upgrade for my whole car in general and i figured to start upgrading my tranny, so i have a stock D15b7 motor and was wondering what tranny's im able to swap over. i want some with shorter gears and a better overall feel while im driving. ill prolly add a short shifter as well and a also looking for an light weight fylwheel to throw in there. so whats your nice little upgrades for your USDM D15? throw out some ideas
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i think for tranny an si tranny will bolt right up....llittle shorter gears in the si trans

someone correct me if im wrong about it bolting right up...dont know for sure
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is this an eg Si tranny or a del sol Si tranny? i might do a mini me swap also. anything to bump up the 102hp
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The D16Z6 tranny is what you need.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by litterbox &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The D16Z6 tranny is what you need.</TD></TR></TABLE>

any info on this? like what exactly is the difference between my stock d15b7 tranny and this one?
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what lightweight flywheel should i go with?
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Squallie &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

any info on this? like what exactly is the difference between my stock d15b7 tranny and this one?</TD></TR></TABLE>
This is the EX/SI tranny. It has the shortest gears from any USDM D series tranny. Shorter gears = faster acceleration.

Search under "gear ratios" and you'll find the gear ratios for all D series trannies so you can see.

Any D series tranny is a direct bolt in to your B7.

I wouldn't worry about a new lightweight flywheel if you don't plan on modding this motor. If you do plan on modding this motor, then I guess you could get one. Look into Fidanza, Exedy...I dunno. Most if not all clutch companies make flywheels.

Replace your throwout bearing as well.

****, might as well get a new clutch since you're going to have a completely evenly surfaced flywheel, and mating a worn down clutch to that isn't the best idea.
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Default Re: a nice upgrade for my D15b7 motor (litterbox)

i already have a 2 week old clutch put in. what about this fylwheel? any information? http://inlinefour.com/actxacflyw.html
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Squallie &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">is this an eg Si tranny or a del sol Si tranny?</TD></TR></TABLE>

It came in both models, and yes, it has shorter gear ratios than your b7. I personally prefer the d16y8 tranny, it has the same ratios as the z6, along with a sturdy steel shift fork (versus the z6 aluminum fork). As for a flywheel, I'm happy with my ACT kit I got from Prostreet, check them out in the Sponsors marketplace .

Edit: Litterbox beat me to it .
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Looks good. I have a 10.25lb flywheel and the rpms move quickly. You will need to give it a little more gas then release teh clutch to get the car moving without stalling. It's totally driveable and it's FUN. I'd go lighter. I'd get the 8.8lb
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my motor plans are:
ACT prolite 8.8lbs. fylwheel
del sol Si/D16y8 transmission
ZEX 59300 cam
DC sports 4-1 header
AEM short ram intake
Buddy club grounding kit
OEM head gasket
custom 2 inch exhaust


-now what im wondering is what intake manifold and maybe what throttle body should i get to add that little bit more hp.
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Default Re: a nice upgrade for my D15b7 motor (Squallie)

when looking for the ex/si tranny (practically the exact same gear ratio) above the check plug there's a little stamped circle and inside it should read b000 if its an ex/si tranny. the cx/dx/vx trannies read a000. just thought i'd mention this so you don't get scammed on a tranny.
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Default Re: a nice upgrade for my D15b7 motor (Squallie)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Squallie &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">my motor plans are:
ACT prolite 8.8lbs. fylwheel
del sol Si/D16y8 transmission
ZEX 59300 cam
DC sports 4-1 header
AEM short ram intake
Buddy club grounding kit
OEM head gasket
custom 2 inch exhaust</TD></TR></TABLE>

You would have to do a mini-me or swap out to a d16z6 or japanese d15b to utilize that specific camshaft

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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Serdar &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

You would have to do a mini-me or swap out to a d16z6 or japanese d15b to utilize that specific camshaft

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any other good nice cams i should look into?
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