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Use a ls 4th as 5th gear in b16 tranny?

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Old Dec 9, 2019 | 10:52 AM
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Default Use a ls 4th as 5th gear in b16 tranny?

Is it possible to use a ls 4th gear as 5th gear in a b16 tranny?

The car is used for racing only and the rules are restrictive on hp and I need a shorter 5th gear. Rules also state it must be a oem gear ratio, thus trying to use a ls 4th as 5th gear.

Let me know what you think if it will work.
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Old Dec 9, 2019 | 11:06 PM
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Nope.
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Old Dec 10, 2019 | 09:29 AM
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Default Re: Use a ls 4th as 5th gear in b16 tranny?

It won't work. What type of racing are you doing? What top speed do you need in each gear?
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