I have a H22a with the lsd tranny. i like it but when im on the highway and im doing about 70mph the rpm's are at about 32-3400. my problem is that gonna get good gas milage? is that what it is supposed to be at? is there any six speed tranny with lsd i can swap with? what should i do? i will be getting turbo soon so keep that inmind to. thanks

 

thats normal. what were you expecting the rpm to be at 70mph?

 

In most other cars, yeah the RPM's are lower but its normal. No 6spd... but with enough money, anything is possible.

 

its fine around 3500 rpms @ 70mph.
most cars run a lil bit lower, like 3000ish @ 70mph.
prelude trannies run a lil higher rpms on the highway.
i personally like it better having a higher gear ratio.

to go off topic a lil:
i dont penny pinch/conserve on gas milegae that much when i drive anything 4 banger b/c no matter what you get at least 20mpg. driving 5 mph faster doesnt save much.

say you drive around 60-65 = 3000 rpm; youre only saving 1-3 mpg tops!
on a full tank of gas you barely burn one more gallon when you drive 70mph.
so you save roughly $2.50/gallon.

 

$2.50/gallon? That's free gas!

 

fill up when it's cooler out. it's denser.

 

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to thinking

you whine? lol I'm at 4500 at that speed

 

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someone's been watching Jeremy Clarkson

 

My B series is at 3700 ish at 70.

You just have to ask yourself if you want performance or economic transportation. H22 tranny higher ratio shorter gears higher rpm at 70
F22 tranny lower ratio longer gears lower rpm at 70

Hope this helps you.

 

would it lower the rpms a bit if he put in an h23 5th gear?

 

i'll trade you for an accord tranny, bolts right up longer gears for sure and then you won't waste as much gas anymore!

 

*See signature.........i get about 24 MPG. But i also dont haulass everywhere.

 

I personaly like it that way.
And I still average about 25-26 mpg (mixed driving). It even clocked in at close to 29mpg once (on my way to Vegas, so hwy driving).

So no reason to be concerned, the RPM is supposed to be that high and you wouldn't save much on gas with a different tranny anyway.

 

34mpg....but i took off over 300lbs

 

omg your crying about 3400rpm?... wow is this your first honda? And seriously, why are you worrying about gas, fill it up and have fun. Are you really THAT poor?

P.s. You have a luxary honda with a performance oriented motor....

 

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????

 

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what the hell are you talking about?

 

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3 possibilities here:

1. He meant to say H22 be shorter than H23, not vice versa.
2. He's confused and really doesn't know what he's talking about
3. He's stoned