b16 or LS trans for turbo ls/vtec
 

I have a 92 teg that came with a b16 swap as an extra. I fixed the stock b18 and threw an hx-35 on. I always believed the 'vtec is just unnecessary extra cost and moving parts just go with cams in an ls' motto, and that with turbo the b16 trans will be too short gearing and lots of tire spin.

This thread finally convinced me to go with the b16 head, I mean I already have the damn thing.
So what's the general concensus on the trans? My stocker has 186k and a couple high rpm grinds going into 3rd. I looked at the b16 when I was throwing it in and EVERYTHING looks pristine, inside the valve cover and oil pan. ---- the fork for the throw out bearing had no wear compared to my ls trans. But I have no clue about it's history and have never had it in a car. I never thought about using the b16 until i offered to sell it to someone and I'm making sure I'm not making a big mistake. The car is my daily driver right now when it's working :X and I can only drive one car for legal issuse, so gas mileage is a concern. But I enjoy taking it to the local legal street races and thinking about taking it to the track more often once I put my pistons and rods in and get it tuned.

Am I right about leaning to keep the ls?

cliffs:

b16 head, ls block with rods and pistons: which tranny

unknown condition b16 or stock ls?

thanks guys

Re: b16 or LS trans for turbo ls/vtec
 

b16a trans

Re: b16 or LS trans for turbo ls/vtec
 

end this thread

Re: b16 or LS trans for turbo ls/vtec
 

figures I just put a clutch in the teg and promised the b16 tranny to someone that wants to pick it up tomorrow

Re: b16 or LS trans for turbo ls/vtec
 

yeah thats a stupid ass ------ question... why dont we throw a ------ auto trans behind it?


AWAYS use a VTEC tranny, even if you have a ------ LS motor...use a VTEC tranny if its available...

ITR
B16
GSR
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....and if you have to LS

Re: b16 or LS trans for turbo ls/vtec
 

Well I'm glad I looked like an ass and asked the stupid question, I was about to sell the tranny.

Thanks

Re: b16 or LS trans for turbo ls/vtec
 

you didnt tell me you were going vtak, or i didnt listen

no vtak tanny with vtak = falling out of powerband, miserably slow every shift
vtak tranny with no vtak = redlining at highway cruise

Re: b16 or LS trans for turbo ls/vtec
 

what have you been smoking? im at about 4-4.5k at cruise and thats at like 80mph...

Re: b16 or LS trans for turbo ls/vtec
 

From what I understand. All of the Pro's use the shortest gearing possible, and just play with tire size... :y

Re: b16 or LS trans for turbo ls/vtec
 

my stock LS tranny was 4k at 80mph... sooo 4k @ 80mph with a shortgeared tranny that tops out 30mph shorter... no.
not that I doubt you you know your ----, just saying