My GSR transmission died about 8 months ago. Since then, I have been looking for a short geared transmission.
I have two options right now and I would like advice to help me decide.
GSR YS1
or
B16a Y1 W/LSD (60 MPH@3500 RPMS)
They are about the same price.
The car has stock b17 with I/H/E.
Any help is appreciated, thanks
-Aaron
Nothing beats OEM LSD.
But, its going to be a bit hard to replace/fix, once it goes out on you. Thats when you’ll love to get a Quaife.
But if you do a lot of highway driving, then go with the y1 since it’ll be a bit easier on the motor.
Goodluck
I thought the YS1 would be easier on the motor? Isn’t 60mph on those around 3,000?
depends which ys1 you’re talking about.
As of I know, theres 3.
-USDM YS1 Long Geared for Non-vtec motors
-USDM YS1 Short geared for 92-93 GSRs
-JDM YS1 Short geared from B16s
Looks like the one you’re taking about is the long geared one.
Even the “long” geared YS1 on non-VTEC motors is still longer than the Y1 isn’t it? Which will make it better for high way driving.
Just curious because I’m trying to decide which transmission I plan on using when I swap in either a CTR or GSR motor. My car will also be mostly used on the highway.
Yes the LS YS1 is longer than the Y1, and I believe it will be the best for the motor and highway.
I have decided to go with the GSR YS1.
[QUOTE=ABCVTEC;1677762]Even the “long” geared YS1 on non-VTEC motors is still longer than the Y1 isn’t it? Which will make it better for high way driving.
Just curious because I’m trying to decide which transmission I plan on using when I swap in either a CTR or GSR motor. My car will also be mostly used on the highway.[/QUOTE]
Do a short geared trans with an LS 5th…
You could do that, but i wouldnt recommend taking that route. I had that done on my short geared ys1. Going from 4th to a long geared 5th can cause some damage to the tranny in the long run. I started to notice some grinds shifting into gears a few weeks later. So i switched it back.
The dead transmission in my GSR is an A1 from a 90-91 integra. Does that mean I will need to buy a new clutch for the switch to the 92 GSR YS1?
yes
I have the YS1 transmission with JDM LSD in it.
That is pretty rad.
I envy you with your YS1 w/ LSD. I want one :O!