So I have a questions for you guys, i have a 92 eg hatch w/ 96 type r swap... now the tranny went out and i have 2 good options so far... like the title says used 98' type r tranny which im getting for 1300 shipped or a new 96 type r for 1800.... i still need to get a clutch too any recommendations?

 

i have a 96 itr trans in my ek with 96 itr swap, id reccomend a b16 trans (cheaper) and an ls 5th, going down the road at 60 at 4k pisses me off, and for a clutch either oem itr clutch or exedy stage 1

 

the 98 spec has better ratios. b16 1-3 and gsr 4-5 with the 4.7fd. get that one.

 

B16 trans (other than CTR) has a smaller diff, no LSD, only 2nd gear has a double cone synchro, etc. In other words it's cheaper for a reason.

 

yes i also have the option of a guy thats willing to sell me a gsr case w/ b16 1-4 and 5 gsr and thats w/o lsd.... i knw that would be great for highway but wouldnt a 98' spec be the same or better since it does have lsd plus it has 4-5 gear of gsr correct me if im wrong

 

the 98 spec would have higher cruising rpms because of the shorter final drive

98 itr = 70mph @ ~3700rpm
gsr = 70mph @ ~3400rpm

play around with this and see what you'll be at: http://www.teammfactory.com/gear-calculator

 

It's actually about the same. Early ITR has shorter (B16) 4th and 5th gears. 98+ has a shorter final drive with longer (GS-R) 4th and 5th gears. Cruising RPM is a wash. Acceleration from 1st through 3rd is where the '98 spec ITR trans really shines.

 

is there any good aftermarket ones i dont mind paying a bit more just would like a warranty esp since its my dd

 

so thinking of going custom i mean its my dd and goin to try to keep it as long as i can just wanna knw any good places out ther w/ warranty that is a must if im paying a pretty penny... and what would be the best gear ratio ..... i was thinking itr 98 spec for 1-3, grs 4, and Ls 5 th would that work is it possible kinda noob to this tranny stuff ...HELP

 

was going off what the gear calculator showed. i do agree that a few rpm difference cruising isnt a big deal. for me anyway.