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[Brokenx732]

The transmission i have right now SUCKS. The synchro's are going. So I grind when shifting from 1st - 2nd 2nd - 3rd. And 3rd gear pops. I'm doing a B16A swap when i have the money. Is it possible to also get a new tranny to fit in my 87 si. Or do i need to have my stock one on there?

[rpr]

If you do a B16 swap, you need a matching tranny. Your stock one won't work with it.

[Brokenx732]

Could you possible tell me what tranny would match it. Or suggest one for me. Cause i would want something that would be better then most.

[gtpilot]

If your going to do a swap - get everything for the B16...IM/EM, engine wiring harness, tranny, ECU, distributor...everything yu can get your hands on from the donor car - you will need it, plus some other stuff.

Kirk

[milk]

http://www.hasport.com

HTH

[toxicshit]

i have read that there is a 1.8 non vtec (LS) availible and that it will fit in the Stock Engine Mounts of my G1 CRX.

is that true ?

because im thinking about a [B18C6] Swap or a [1.8 non vtec + Turbo]

what do you think overhere ?

[87sivtec]

The LS tranny is the one i use. It will not fit the stock mounts. None of the stock mounts are used with a B series swap.
The LS tranny is not a close ratio tranny and is not the best one for the engine as all the power is in a narrow rpm range waaaayyyyy up in the rpm. They are more common than the B16 cable tranny though and a lot cheaper.
If you plan on doing a B18C6 (non-vtec?) this would be a good tranny for you, especially if you go turbo. The added torque from that setup would make this ideal.
www.hondaswap.com has a lot of reference material regarding the pieces from each car.

Lyle

[toxicshit]

The LS tranny is the one i use.  It will not fit the stock mounts. None of the stock mounts are used with a B series swap. 
The LS tranny is not a close ratio tranny and is not the best one for the engine as all the power is in a narrow rpm range waaaayyyyy up in the rpm.  They are more common than the B16 cable tranny though and a lot cheaper.
If you plan on doing a B18C6 (non-vtec?) this would be a good tranny for you, especially if you go turbo.  The added torque from that setup would make this ideal.
www.hondaswap.com has a lot of reference material regarding the pieces from each car.

Lyle

thnx for the info !

[shadowboy]

B18C6 is, IIRC the rest-of-world equivalent to the GS-R engine. so ya, you'd need a VTEC transmission. best thing to get would be either a JDM cable B16A (88-91 SiR) transmission, or a USDM B17A1 tranny (92-93 Integra GS-R). you'd be better off with the JDM tranny. much more common.

also the VTEC engines do make most of their power way up in the rpms, but the powerband is far from narrow.

the whole idea of VTEC is to WIDEN the powerband, not make it peakier.
check a dyno plot of a B18C1 some time.

[Brokenx732]

H Motors.. check this

what about htis. im not saying im gonna buy it or anything.. but it says its 300 bucks optional for a LSD tranny...... if i bought that whole thing with the lsd.... if im hearing right. it comes with the motor AND tranny??????????

[Brokenx732]

ok.. you knwo what.... screw this.. Tell me EXACTLY.. everything i need for this thing to fit in my 87.... and if so sites would help too =)

cause im gonna get confused trying to look for all different stuff. who, what, where should i buy this stuff!!!

[rpr]

To date, rebuilding them is not an option AFAIK.

That's correct. We tried to get a B17 tranny (not sure what designation) rebuilt and found out that you CAN'T buy the synchro's, you can only buy the whole gearset, which is prohibitively expensive. Fucking Honda.

[milk]

Try contacting Culver at GT Fabrications.

The website is: http://www.gtfabrications.com

[b16a87civic]

call hasport (hasport.com) they can sell you everything that you need. they where very helpful. talk to brian or joe. i recommend getting the zdyne computer.