hey, what are your inputs on a LS swap with b16 tranny.

i want to know what you people think of it.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bigslickek &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">hey, what are your inputs on a LS swap with b16 tranny.

i want to know what you people think of it.</TD></TR></TABLE>

If you dont drive on the freeway often or you aren't concerned with your mpg the B16 trans is a good choice. The LS (B18b1) is always a great choice whether it's for a DD or a boosted application.

 

um, how good is the performance with regular bolt-ons? im sure it would use alot of gas.

 

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If you dont drive on the freeway often or you aren't concerned with your mpg the B16 trans is a good choice. The LS (B18b1) is always a great choice whether it's for a DD or a boosted application. </TD></TR></TABLE>

I get good mpg with my b16. Drove 450 miles to Chicago and got 33 the whole way. But 5th gear can get annoying on the freeway, you're right about that.

 

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I get good mpg with my b16. Drove 450 miles to Chicago and got 33 the whole way. But 5th gear can get annoying on the freeway, you're right about that.</TD></TR></TABLE>

damm you get 450 miles to the tank with your LS swap? i get only 300 in my coupe.

if its for daily then just use the LS for anything performance, go with the b16

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bigslickek &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">hey, what are your inputs on a LS swap with b16 tranny.

i want to know what you people think of it.</TD></TR></TABLE>

No way , i drove the same setup b18b/b16tran , eat up 1-2gear too fast and sucks *** on freeway rpm was like 5000rpm at 75mph

i say go with ls or gsr tran

 

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damm you get 450 miles to the tank with your LS swap? i get only 300 in my coupe.

if its for daily then just use the LS for anything performance, go with the b16</TD></TR></TABLE>

No I have a b16 swap. But what I'm saying is I dont think the b16 tranny is going to have a major effect on mpg.

 

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No I have a b16 swap. But what I'm saying is I dont think the b16 tranny is going to have a major effect on mpg.</TD></TR></TABLE>

yes it does. my ls is like 3400rpms at 80. with b16 its like at 4500. more rpms=more gas

 

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No way , i drove the same setup b18b/b16tran , eat up 1-2gear too fast and sucks *** on freeway rpm was like 5000rpm at 75mph

i say go with ls or gsr
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LS gears are too long.

 

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yes it does. my ls is like 3400rpms at 80. with b16 its like at 4500. more rpms=more gas</TD></TR></TABLE>

True but it doesn't have a big effect. It has more to do with throttle then rpm.

 

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True but it doesn't have a big effect. It has more to do with throttle then rpm.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Im running ls with stock ls tran, its not too long i love it .
Great for turbo

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by devney &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

LS gears are too long.</TD></TR></TABLE>

It all depends on what it is used for and personal preference. For me Im going with an LS trans because once my motor is doing being built for turbo it will be my DD and there is no way in hell that I am going to be in boost on the freeway in 5th gear all the time. Gas mileage would be a big

I love being able to cruise in 5th with my D16z6 @ 65-70mph and barely hitting 3k rpms. I would imagine with the LS 5th gear will be somewhat close to that.

 

Why dont you use an LS 5th Gear in the b16 transmission.

 

I have a LS with GSR trans and it is nice...major upgrade over the d15b8 that I had...

 

umm, i see the b16 would rev a little higher then the b18,

if i do get the ls swap i might as well just go for boost and keep the ls tranny.

 

stick with the LS tranny. you will be disappointed with your mileage on the b16 tranny, especially if you decide to boost later on down the road

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bigslickek &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">umm, i see the b16 would rev a little higher then the b18,

if i do get the ls swap i might as well just go for boost and keep the ls tranny.

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Good choice, and depending on your driving habits you should get a good mpg rating... if you dont have a lead foot of course. Enjoy the fruits of a nice DD motor until you turn it into a nice, boosted application.

In So Cal the LS trans also goes for 250 less than that of a B16 and around 200 less than a GSR (give or take depending on condition and the sellers need to get rid of it)

 

Great choice

 

Just go with the LS tranny, Why get shorter gears when you only just drive the car.. Its not like your always going to be racing.. I mean if you always at the track than i perfer the b16 tranny, but if not go with the LS. More gas miles and keep that motor running lower RPMS.

 

yea, we'll how long it'll take me to get my swap. um, im looking to get it by march!

 

is this swap a "complete bolt on swap". meaning that you could just swap the motor in with out customizing anything?

Anyone have details/write ups on doing this swap?

 

ls with ls tranny, LS engine dont make top end power like the vtec engine tranny's GSR, SI etc are geared for. you want a LS tranny with it no matter you turbo it, unless you fully build the engine for top end power then i would say swap in a GSR trans.

you will go slower in the 1.4 with any other tranny on a stock LS.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bigslickek &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">is this swap a "complete bolt on swap". meaning that you could just swap the motor in with out customizing anything?

Anyone have details/write ups on doing this swap?</TD></TR></TABLE>

It's a basic drop in swap. There is no grinding/welding etc. Just make sure the swap comes with the p75 ecu, LS harness, axels, mounts (motor and T) etc.