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Old Sep 23, 2007 | 05:40 PM
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the first question i have is what needs to be done before i can boost my LS?

and second, what is a better tranny for lst, b16 or gsr?
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Old Sep 23, 2007 | 06:32 PM
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For turbo, your ultimatly going to want an LS trans, because of its gearing. The B16 and even GSR tranny's have short gears that are made with all-motor acceleration in mind. With boost and such short gears, traction at the low end would be an issue, especially on street tires.
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Old Sep 24, 2007 | 11:12 PM
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so b16 tranny is geared to low?

what if i make a Frankenstein tranny, haha. ill have some longer gsr gears and an ls 5th.

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Old Sep 25, 2007 | 12:14 AM
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just use the ls tranny they aren;t that bad
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Old Sep 25, 2007 | 12:19 AM
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https://honda-tech.com/zeroforum/16
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