backyard_concepts

Before I get flamed I did do a search on here, and a google search. I got answers but they were all mixed reviews.

So I have a d18y8 and for some reason it has a S40 tranny, so I got a S20 tranny. My question is what axels I can use. Some say D16z axels, some say integra axels, and some say the Y8 axels.

I have the Y8 axels so can I just use these?

Thanks in advance..

hard_boiled_EG

just use what the axles that go with the car

ex:
92-95 civic - use 92-95 civic axles
96+ - use 96+ axles

wmac

92-00 d-series axles work with s20 (92-95) and s40 (96-00) transmissions

backyard_concepts

thanks

BadAssCivic97

I have 1997 civic DX and trying to save money on used low miles tranny

Would S20 fit on D16y8? If so any mods need to do or just bolt in and play? I seen mounts bit difference for clutch oil line difference on housing mounts.

Let me know if S20 would work with 97 axles.

Thanks,
Doug

backyard_concepts

yes across the board

itsnotfast

D series axles will work on any D series trans. There is no way an Integra or B series axle would work. Your fine with what you have. "EKs" with a D16Y8 came with the S40 trans.

Correct me if i'm wrong but isn't the S40 a better trans than the S20? If so, then why switch?

BadAssCivic97

what the difference S20 and S40? Some say S20 short gear ratio and S40 long gear ratio?

itsnotfast

I know my S40 has long top end gears but 1st and 2nd are short and the car will get up and go (its still a stock Y8 no matter how you look at it).

BadAssCivic97

S20 cost less than S40 on the market I plan not to go crazy racing on the street just to go place to place for about 18 months before I get brand new future civic type-r if would happen at the dealership

backyard_concepts

if u want to save money on gas milage stay out of vtec, granny shift

think he wants to have longer gears for gas milage

some of the gears are longer

BadAssCivic97

Thanks for the tips

Any you know a shop sells low mileage tranny in So.California? Seen on ebay complete tranny S40 and D16y8 motor roughly 44k miles imported from japan for $900 shipped to my door

I am running like almost 200k miles on the car since got for $1000 few weeks ago. Problem is tranny making grind noises so need replace tranny soon.

itsnotfast

Got my S40 from a buddy of mine for free had less than 90k on it. Check out the marketplace.