I got a b16a in a 94 CX. Just brought a jdm cluster for the RPM's. Notice that in 5th gear driving normal between 70-80 mph on the highway, my RPM's are at 5000. Is that normal or should it be lower than that like 3000? What RPM's are you guys at around that driving conditon and MPH? Just wondering if I got a compression or leak somewhere? Or a cluster that is off. Any suggestions? Let me know. Thanks!

 

Are you using the stock B16 transmission?

 

yeah still has the stock b16 tranny that came with it.

 

just answered your own question. the cx has stupid long gears for gas mileage....b16 trans has short gears for acceleration. you'll be at 3k at around 60mph with the b16 trans.

 

If the tach shows approximately 4300 RPM at 80 mph, then that's perfectly normal.

 

my tach reads 5000rpm, while driving at 80mph. tach off or something off on my b16?

 

i have a jdm b16a in a 95 cx hatch, i just got a guage cluster with tach today. im gonna install it tonight and as soon as i do ill take it for a ride and let you know. that way you know for sure.

 

chances are its normal becuase of the really short gearing. but ill let you know.

 

alrights. Appreciate it.

 

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the trannys are different. the cx is a d series motor. he means stock swap. the cx didint come stock with the b16. so you post didnt make any sense. sorry