What's the best tranny for a d-series?

Hey all.

So, pretty soon, I'll be getting my D16Y8 engine, and it's looking like I might (possibly) need to get a new transmission as well. So, I was wondering what the best one to swap in would be?

Right now, I've got an Si tranny, and I really like it, but I'm curious if there's one out there with better gearing or something, or should I just rebuild the one I've got?

Thanks.

im no d series expert...but i would think that the best trans for that motor would be the 6G 96-00 EX trans. that is the trans that that motor was originally bolted to. The d16y8 motor revs higher than the d16a6, so im assuming that the gearing in the EX trans would be better for that motor. honda must've known what they were doin when they made the trans for the EX motor. the si trans (L3 i think) has good gearing-tho (for that motor). i myself would probably just keep the si trans(assuming that there's nothing wrong with it..and because im a poor ass)....because then i'd know that my axels would for sure work with it. not sure if your si axels would work with the tranny for the Y8 (wish i knew the code) tho.

Unless you want to convert to a hydraulically actuated clutch setup, I would stay with a 4g transmission...ie 88-91 Si, Dx, Hf, STD, ZC.

oh ya.....completely forgot that your car has a cable trans....duh.... heheh maybe i should go to bed early tonight ;) definitely forget the 6G EX trans.......you don't want to mess around with installing the the fluid reservoir and the clutch master cylinder, etc. keep your si trans...if it's bad....rebuild it...or get another one...junkyards usually have one or two decent ones (at least around here).

Cool. Thanks guys, that was the info I was looking for. Guess I'll either rebuild my tranny or find another 4G Si one.

no problem, dude :)

hey mike...i was once told the 88-91 EX tranny has a taller final drive. i don't have any factual proof. maybe you can call honda and find out?

otherwise, stick with the a6 :D

Cool. I'll give them a call.

I'm so excited about getting my Y8 after seeing yours!!! Maybe I will be able to get it in before it gets too cold out.

Originally posted by ci5ic
Cool. I'll give them a call.

I'm so excited about getting my Y8 after seeing yours!!! Maybe I will be able to get it in before it gets too cold out.

too bad you don't live closer...we could have a swap party... have that bad boy dropped in 9 hrs or less :D

The Si transmission is the best choice available. Both the Si and DX transmission bolts right up and keeps the install simple. The DX transmission will sacrifice performance for better fuel mileage and lower freeway rpms. The ZC tranmission has a close ratio 1-5th gear, but a long final drive, making the best transmission still the US Si. For the ultimate acceleration make a Si/ZC hybrid transmission, by taking the Si final drive and put it in the ZC transmission. Or you can do it the other way around, ZC 1-5 in a Si transmission case. Either way, expect 80mph to turn 4300 rpms. However, the ZC transmission requires you to use ZC or 90-91 Integra axles, and a ZC or 86-89 Integra intermediate shaft. Because these axles are equal length, many users report a reduction in torque steer.

Hey, i know this is an old post, but I just got a new tranny cause i fuked up my old one, I got a ZC tranny froma friend who just swapped out a ZC and put in a b18c1 (GSR) motor. He sold his ZC, but had the tranny, he has brand new gears in it and a Si final drive, so i got a kick ass Hybrid Tranny cause its got new gears, Si final, and i got it for 200 bucks! That and my Exedy clutch work great together! OH i love this tranny! :)

use a freaking 88-91 si tranny or a good zc. there are two different trannies for the zc. one has shorter gears. in my opion,...... GET A DAMB B SERIES SWAP. quiting play around.

Originally posted by aZn*RaCeR*cHiCk
use a freaking 88-91 si tranny or a good zc. there are two different trannies for the zc. one has shorter gears. in my opion,...... GET A DAMB B SERIES SWAP. quiting play around.

Werd, but i need a lil more ching ching before i go with the bling bling!

Originally posted by aZn*RaCeR*cHiCk
use a freaking 88-91 si tranny or a good zc. there are two different trannies for the zc. one has shorter gears. in my opion,...... GET A DAMB B SERIES SWAP. quiting play around.

:flipa: thats no way to put it. He is doing a swap, a SOHC Vtec swap. Not everybody wants a damn B-Series!! Just because its a D-series doesn't make it a crappy swap, so grow up.

Originally posted by 88CiViC_DX


:flipa: thats no way to put it. He is doing a swap, a SOHC Vtec swap. Not everybody wants a damn B-Series!! Just because its a D-series doesn't make it a crappy swap, so grow up.

don't you mean: nOt EvErYbOdY wAnTs A dAmN b-SeRiEs.

it's all good greg. if a b series is the only way she knows how to get to 160hp, then lets all pray one day somebody takes the time to give her a clue that there are other swaps out there....

:flipa: 12 SECD-SERIES (http://www.turboclutch.com/jrhonda.htm) :flipa:

ami

Originally posted by aZn*RaCeR*cHiCk
use a freaking 88-91 si tranny or a good zc. there are two different trannies for the zc. one has shorter gears. in my opion,...... GET A DAMB B SERIES SWAP. quiting play around.



The Bseries precher. Damn, someone needs a chill pill.

Originally posted by aZn*RaCeR*cHiCk
use a freaking 88-91 si tranny or a good zc. there are two different trannies for the zc. one has shorter gears. in my opion,...... GET A DAMB B SERIES SWAP. quiting play around.

Who's playing around? All you b-series nazi's are the same. Don't get me wrong, I like the b-series engines, but I don't want to waste my money on a b-series swap when I can build a SOHC VTEC turbo.

You should post pics of your b-series engine... Oh.. What? You don't have one? Oh... well STFU. :finger:

And in case that was just your drunk boyfriend who posted that, you can tell him to STFU as well, cuz he's a straight ricer even if he does have a B16A1.

B seriers Nazi's, that made me laugh so damn hard.....Not everyone can afford a b-series swap,and some of us swaped the the d-series just to be different,I ran the 1/4 mile last week with 2 friends...nothing real serious a 99 si ran 16 flat(couldnt hook up) and a 93 ls teggy ran 15.8 i ran 15.4, it's all good...so quit preaching the b-series swap like it's the only motor thats fast (aZn*RaCeR*cHiCk).
Either that or go take some prozak.......

I can see where this post is going.....:bathroom: ;)

Originally posted by 91zc
I can see where this post is going.....:bathroom: ;)

hehe, that girl who just showed up on this forum is making us all mad.... who are you azn chick, and where did you come from?

Originally posted by MyFirst4G


hehe, that girl who just showed up on this forum is making us all mad.... who are you azn chick, and where did you come from?

She came from aZ sChA YO!

get a 4th gen EX tranny! I've heard from multiple sources that it's much better in the final drive gear. I guess I lucked out that my civic IS an EX with a good 5-speed tranny in it. I'll be using it with my turbo Z6/Y8 swap.....


oops I was trying to keep it secret, guess we'll see who reads this far :D

ZC tranny, Si final drive, Si/DX/HF 5th gear, depends on how much gas you want to save...

that will be the shortest geared tranny for the d-series cable...

Kinda funny actually i have a 88 crx dx with a b16a i/h/e with a little over 170hp w/ everything it costed about 4,000 now on the other hand i have an 89 crx dx with the d16a6 engine and tranny swap w/costom turbo kit pushing 174.6 wheel hp and 170.3 lb-ft torque at 6psi but this entire swap w/turbo only costed 1,000 both cars run the same 1/4 mile time (just about).

Damn this is an old post. What turbo setup do you have man? Thats pretty impresive for a D16a6 at only 6psi. I want to do the same thing so if you could describe it a lil, it would be really appreciated. :smokin:

170 ft/lb of torque.

:rofl: :rofl:

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