Suggestions for the LS turbo CRX
12-01-2005, 01:03 PM
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Re: Suggestions for the LS turbo CRX
Originally Posted by Loserkidwac
I am using a LS cable tranny...Don't know if its true but heard it is better to use when boosting because of the longer gears maybe also a lot cheaper and easier to find
the long gear thing is a myth. All long gears are good for is gas mileage, not going fast.
12-01-2005, 10:33 PM
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Re: Suggestions for the LS turbo CRX
Originally Posted by Whitey
Originally Posted by Loserkidwac
I am using a LS cable tranny...Don't know if its true but heard it is better to use when boosting because of the longer gears maybe also a lot cheaper and easier to find
the long gear thing is a myth. All long gears are good for is gas mileage, not going fast.
The way it works with the drag cars on 24.5" slicks, is you are faster with a VTEC gearbox until the 500 whp range. Now, on the street where you have a lot less traction, and if you have a really light car, which gearbox you have doesn't matter so much. 250whp in a heavy 99-00 Si stupidcoupe, or in an Integra with sunroof + options, you'd notice a big difference between gearboxes. For a lighter CRX... *shrug* I'd run the LS.
12-01-2005, 11:20 PM
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Re: Suggestions for the LS turbo CRX
Yeah, but having to rev the living ---- outa 2nd so it doestt fall on its face when you bang 3rd kinda sucks. Assuming a lag monster turbo is in play.
Although, having a 3rd that does 105ish is neato-burrito.
Although, having a 3rd that does 105ish is neato-burrito.
12-02-2005, 03:05 AM
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Re: Suggestions for the LS turbo CRX
Originally Posted by Joseph Davis
Which is why turbo mustang guys going from 3.55 and 3.73 gears to 3.08s pick up a LOT of ET and trap speed, with everything else the same, huh?
This is a vague statement. When you get down into shorter gears, the itme you run depends more on how good the driver can shift the car. Also your comparing a Mustang powerband which plateau's in the higher rpm's to a 4-banger that has a hp curve of 45 degrees.
Everyone has their opinions, I stand by the "don't fear the gear" statement and say run whatever trans puts you closer to redline at 1321ft. Long gears are for gas mileage and Supra's...
12-02-2005, 04:41 AM
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Re: Suggestions for the LS turbo CRX
I don't think tranny selection matters too much on higher HP cars that can pull the gears no problem...but it really does depend on the driver and their preferance. I prefer to have a shorter tranny myself so I don't have to worry about it falling out of VTEC or boost (when I get it) between shifts. Power shifting may not always be able to keep your RPMs up high enough totally depending on the tranny.
I've never driven a CRX with a B16 and LS transmission, so I can't really say if it would fall out of VTEC / Boost or not but I'd rather just play it safe.
Really though...just use whatever you have unless you absolutely cannot stand it.
I've never driven a CRX with a B16 and LS transmission, so I can't really say if it would fall out of VTEC / Boost or not but I'd rather just play it safe.
Really though...just use whatever you have unless you absolutely cannot stand it.
12-02-2005, 06:53 AM
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Re: Suggestions for the LS turbo CRX
Who knows I have an si know and i wonder if i will notice the difference between that trany and then Ls once its in 
just got mounts and linkage in mail, the swap is getting closer 
just got mounts and linkage in mail, the swap is getting closer
