Would a CX tranny work good with my turbo?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 14, 2002 | 07:12 PM
  #1  
KoRE's Avatar
Thread Starter
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 1,723
Likes: 0
From: IL, USA
Default Would a CX tranny work good with my turbo?

Hi, i have a civic cx hatch with a d16z6 engine and tranny if i used a cx tranny for the longer gears would that be better?

BTW: i have a greddy turbo kit on the car
Reply
Old May 14, 2002 | 07:25 PM
  #2  
biassj's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 624
Likes: 0
From: Sexy no Jutsu
Default Re: Would a CX tranny work good with my turbo? (KoRE)

I currently running a HX tranny, plus 24 inch tires, my 3rd gear goes to like 118.

It works good for me and plus awesome gas mileage. If your making a lot of torque, it'll be good. What your year CX tranny?
Reply
Old May 14, 2002 | 07:38 PM
  #3  
KoRE's Avatar
Thread Starter
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 1,723
Likes: 0
From: IL, USA
Default Re: Would a CX tranny work good with my turbo? (biassj)

i dunno it's my friends i gotta check it this weekend
Reply
Old May 15, 2002 | 05:40 AM
  #4  
Mista Bone's Avatar
D Tranny Guru
 
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 8,725
Likes: 8
From: Cincity, OH, USA
Default Re: Would a CX tranny work good with my turbo? (KoRE)

EX/Si tranny is best for boost.
Reply
Old May 15, 2002 | 06:11 AM
  #5  
VTC_CiViC's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 8,613
Likes: 1
From: Naples, Fl, USA
Default Re: Would a CX tranny work good with my turbo? (Mista Bone)

CX tranny is waaaaaay tall. Maybe a 5G DX, but I'd prefer an EX tranny.
Reply
Old May 15, 2002 | 06:15 PM
  #6  
Ivan's Avatar
senior gold member
 
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 4,090
Likes: 0
From: dont fake, the funk, earf
Default Re: Would a CX tranny work good with my turbo? (VTC_CiViC)

actually its not a cx but a vx tranny. Does anybody know if it would be any good for his setup.
Reply
Old May 15, 2002 | 08:02 PM
  #7  
JJ-Built's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 2,861
Likes: 0
From: Maryland
Default Re: Would a CX tranny work good with my turbo? (VTC_CiViC)

i don't know about you but when i had my cx turbo charge it was running mid 12's with 22" slicks
Reply
Old May 15, 2002 | 08:49 PM
  #8  
Mista Bone's Avatar
D Tranny Guru
 
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 8,725
Likes: 8
From: Cincity, OH, USA
Default Re: Would a CX tranny work good with my turbo? (Ivan)

CX and VX are the same tranny
Reply
Old May 16, 2002 | 02:01 AM
  #9  
D16Z6racing's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 3,025
Likes: 0
From: The Emerald City, USA
Default Re: Would a CX tranny work good with my turbo? (Mista Bone)

i'm running that same set up....D16Z6 w/ CX tranny. i love it. no turbo yet, but the guys at the shop said i'd be fine. more boost per gear. i already do 87mph at redline in second. just think of boosting makes me tingle. but i want apexi instead of greddy.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
dylokjai
Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
1
Dec 12, 2006 09:17 AM
sbcs15
Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
4
Nov 6, 2005 07:24 AM
turbotime
Forced Induction
1
Dec 8, 2003 02:35 PM
itr0032
Hybrid / Engine Swaps
1
Aug 28, 2001 01:54 PM




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 04:23 PM.