LS w/GSR transmission into 94 Civici Coupe?
 

I am in the process of purchasing a b18b (LS) engine and a GSR transmission with a Phantom grip LSD. I was wondering if this would be a good setup to get. I plan on going turbo in the future. What transmission would be the best for turbo? About what 1/4 mile times would I expect out of this setup before turbo is installed. I am working on a budget and this is about the best I have found for under 1300. Let me know what you guys think about this swap and if there is a better combination I could use. Any opinions are invited. Thanks

Re:LS w/GSR transmission into 94 Civici Coupe?
 

what would be your 1/4 mile time? that is tough to say, I have seen lots of little 5g civic hatchs run low 14's with GSR's.. And since yours is a coupe, and not nearly the output of a GSR, my guess is going to be maybe low 15's, with typical bolt ons.

For tranny, I wouldnt change a thing, keep the gsr tranny. It has short gears. I think long gears for turbo sucks ass. I have a friend who uses a GSR trans that runs 9.8 in his integra, so I think you are going to be ok with that tranny. I personally like short gears because it doesnt put such a load on the engine, and you will always be in your powerband.

Good luck
Jeff

Re:LS w/GSR transmission into 94 Civic Coupe?
 

Well I can also get a b16a cable tranny with the phantom lsd. Should I go with this or does the GSR tranny come with tighter gears? The reason I was wanting to know what my 1/4 mile times would be is that my friend has a Integra GSR with intake and exhaust and I was wondering if I would be able to run with him or beat him? I already have the intake, catback exhaust, and larger throttle body that I can put on this engine. Also will the Phantom LSD make any difference than a stock LSD?

Re:LS w/GSR transmission into 94 Civici Coupe?
 

You guys should be pretty close, you have a little bit of a weight advantage, and a couple more mods, but thats it. The GSR's put down some good hp.

I would go with the GSR tranny for sure, nice gearing, stronger internals (diff) than the B16a trans. Plus the gsr trans is a bolt in deal. Otherwise you will have to convert and get a cable and clutch pedal assembly.

You dont want to know my opinion on Phantom grip aka "Bunny Grip" they just suck dude. I had one ---- up my diff in my race car.

Jeff

Re:LS w/GSR transmission into 94 Civici Coupe?
 

Thanks for the info on the transmissions. What LSD would you recommend or should I just use the factory setup?

Re:LS w/GSR transmission into 94 Civici Coupe?
 

factory, Kaaz or the Quaife..

Factory is a bit on the weak side, but it works just fine.


Jeff

Re:LS w/GSR transmission into 94 Civici Coupe?
 

Thanks for the info and ill let you know when I get some $$$$ to do the turbo on it.

Re:LS w/GSR transmission into 94 Civici Coupe?
 

let me know? thats all up to you big guy.. ;) we dont sell a damn thing.

Jeff Frank

Re:LS w/GSR transmission into 94 Civici Coupe?
 

I wasn't talking about you guys selling. I was just saying that im sure I am going to have questions when I do my turbo kit because Im not going to buy a premade kit. Sorry for the mixup.

Cody

Re:LS w/GSR transmission into 94 Civici Coupe?
 

Is there a difference between the 90-93 Integra LS B18A engine and the 94-up Integra LS B18B engine? Would I have a problem putting the GSR transmission on the B18A? I did some research on the differences between and found nothing. Would I have a problem boosting one of them than the other?

Re:LS w/GSR transmission into 94 Civici Coupe?
 

Both of the bottom ends are pretty much the same. The differences are mainly in the head and intake manifold design.

B18a 130hp
B18b 142hp

b18b's are mostly OBDII engines, and I am sure your car is obd1, so their maybe some wiring issues, You might have to use a OBD1 distributor, and some sensors, in order for your harness to work correctly.

both engines will accept the GSR tranny no problem.

Re:LS w/GSR transmission into 94 Civici Coupe?
 

I think the 94-95 integ ls has the b18b obd1, 96 and up are b18b obd2, and b18a's are 90-93 obd 0.

Re:LS w/GSR transmission into 94 Civici Coupe?
 

92's and 93's are also OBD1

Jeff

Re:LS w/GSR transmission into 94 Civici Coupe?
 

So would it matter if I got a 92-93 B18A engine if I was going to get the head port and polished? Because if not ill go the cheaper route w/a p&p head.

Re:LS w/GSR transmission into 94 Civici Coupe?
 

The head castings are the same, the differnce is in cams, and intake manifold design.

Jeff