b16a/J1 gear ratios
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b16a/J1 gear ratios
I have a b16a with a J1 tranny, but i have no tachometer, damn Std model.
Can someone give me a link to a gear ratio calculator, or if you know at what speed the optimal shift point is in each gear i would appreciate the info.
From experience so far, i have been shifting into 2nd gear at 40, then into 3rd at 60, then into 4th at 80, but i can't tell if that is the redline. TIA
Can someone give me a link to a gear ratio calculator, or if you know at what speed the optimal shift point is in each gear i would appreciate the info.
From experience so far, i have been shifting into 2nd gear at 40, then into 3rd at 60, then into 4th at 80, but i can't tell if that is the redline. TIA
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Re: b16a/J1 gear ratios (civickiller)
I say get a cluster with a tach. they snap right in. That's what I did with my dx. 70 mph is 4,000 rpm, in 5th 35mph is at like 2000 i believe. Its high strung, but its a blast to rip thru all five, then the speed limiter kicks you in the nutts ending your fun. 
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Re: b16a/J1 gear ratios (civickiller)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by civickiller »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">just take every gear up to revlimiter then look at the mph and that will give u the shift points when racing</TD></TR></TABLE>
I know that much, I mainly wanted to know the optimal speed to shift into each gear. I was trying to avoid having to hit the rev limiter, but that is what I resorted to anyway.
I am getting a tach soon, but I will be running it at the track this weekend and the tach will not be installed yet.
I know that much, I mainly wanted to know the optimal speed to shift into each gear. I was trying to avoid having to hit the rev limiter, but that is what I resorted to anyway.
I am getting a tach soon, but I will be running it at the track this weekend and the tach will not be installed yet.
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Re: b16a/J1 gear ratios (SeaBass)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SeaBass »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I was under the impression VTEC wouldn't engage without a tachometer. Not sure where I heard that or why I believed it...
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You need to read up a little.....
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You need to read up a little.....
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Re: b16a/J1 gear ratios (SeaBass)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SeaBass »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I was under the impression VTEC wouldn't engage without a tachometer. Not sure where I heard that or why I believed it...
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You're thinking of the Vehicle Speed Sensor, which is located in the speedometer side.
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You're thinking of the Vehicle Speed Sensor, which is located in the speedometer side.
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