I have an a1(cable) in my car right now its a crx with a gsr swap, i got an extra ys1 with the car i opened it up and its the ls version as far as i can tell... The a1 in my car now is grinding into 2 at high rmps and 3rd all the time basically. Im wondering if i should rebuild the a1 or the gsr? is the gearing on the a1 shorter? neither are lsd.

 

From everything I’ve been told the ys1 is a stronger trans, and also has shorter gears.

You will need a different clutch disc though, because I believe the ys1 is a big spline and the a1 is a small spline shaft. I know this because I have an a1 in my crx also.

 

right, but i guess the ys1 came with ls gear set and the short (gsr) gear set and i think i have the ls version of the ys1. there for i was wondering if the a1 is shorter? and yes there bigger spline too thats why im not just doing the switch over with out asking cause if i buy a new clutch and do all that work for my car to be slower ill be pissy lol..

 

I see. And I believe with the YS1 there is no way to tell which gear ratios you have, without literally counting the teeth on the gears.

See here...

https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-...guide-2931549/

So if that is your concern, either get a different transmission that you know has the gear set you want, or just stick with the A1.

 

its cracked open i counted an ls 5th gear but that doesnt mean someone didnt swap it out already. need to check others. but isnt the a1 a ls trans?


what can i expect to replace on my a1 besides syncros the 3rd gear is a nasty grind.. does it actually damage the teeth on the gear or the selector ring?