B16a gearbox in DC2 VTi-R

**BennyH** · 06-07-2012 01:44 AM

Just wondering, has anyone done this before ? Having the B16 gearbox in the integra VTi-R? Just wanna know what the drive is like, thinking of a B16 gearbox in my integra.

**CRXDEL501** · 06-07-2012 01:51 AM

Yeaaa

It's good

Shorter ratios

Recommended

**EG30** · 06-07-2012 03:34 AM

B16a came out with different ratios over the years, safest option would be one out of the EK4 ie S4C box ie same ratios as Ek9 and DC2R series 1 pre 98 model.

Though with the same 4.4FD as the Integra Vti-r S80 box, it doesnt have the big gap between 1st gear and the long 1.9 2nd gear, nor does it have the tall 4th and 5th gears ( also found in the 98+ spec dc2r box, which has 4.785 FD )

S4C along with a 4.7FD you would feel a significant difference in how the car feels, even without the 4.4FD it's an worthwhile upgrade with enough of a difference you can notice.

**meatball** · 06-07-2012 03:37 AM

Its very good.

me and a couple of mates have tried this. reccommded if you cant afford the ITR 4.7fd lsd box.

gives type r's a good run

**Glocker** · 06-07-2012 04:00 AM

Problem is, where do we start sourcing a nice, non-abused one? What are the price range for one?

**dougie_504** · 06-07-2012 04:03 AM

If you're that worried about it I'd consider aftermarket shortened gears and FD's. Hard to get a smooth box second hand, especially if it's coming out of a 'nippier' car than your own.

Safer investment IMO.

**FAITHLESS** · 06-07-2012 04:09 AM

Originally Posted by EG30

B16a came out with different ratios over the years, safest option would be one out of the EK4 ie S4C box ie same ratios as Ek9 and DC2R series 1 pre 98 model.

Though with the same 4.4FD as the Integra Vti-r S80 box, it doesnt have the big gap between 1st gear and the long 1.9 2nd gear, nor does it have the tall 4th and 5th gears ( also found in the 98+ spec dc2r box, which has 4.785 FD )

S4C along with a 4.7FD you would feel a significant difference in how the car feels, even without the 4.4FD it's an worthwhile upgrade with enough of a difference you can notice.

VTI-R box is Y80. DC2R is S80.

**meatball** · 06-07-2012 05:44 AM

Originally Posted by FAITHLESS

VTI-R box is Y80. DC2R is S80.

Actually, vtir comes with both the y80 and s80 gearboxes. Just no lsd in the s80 from the vtirs. Most people would think s80 gearboxes came from type r's only, but they also came in the Vtir.