ok i have a 90 DA with a gsr motor and S1 trans...ive got a stage 3 exedy clutch and a lightened flywheel.... everytime im at a high RPM either upshifting or downshifting into 3rd it grinds a bit...also does this going into reverse....whast my problem??
thanks

 

It sounds like your syncro's might be going in the higher gear, i actually read a thread about this early this morning, check this out...

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1414856

 

I have the same problem with reverse on my daily driver DA. Try putting it into 4th then going into reverse. Works everytime for me. Otherwise reverse grinds.

 

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Yeah, or putting it into 1st, then into reverse, that's just a Honda thing though.

 

ok will try the 4th to reverse deal but how much of a problem is my 3rd gear and whats it gonna cost me to fix??

 

yup, third gear may have bad synchro and usually an almost totally worn out 3-4 shift collar. your reverse problem is probably the 5-R shift collar. both collars are very common wear items. you're looking at about $300 in parts, new.

 

Tranny bearings are going out.