DC2 with B16a2 gearbox

[Mikecivic78]

if not, just get a short shifter kit. theyre pretty crazy - my mate got one fitted to his ek, and gears basically click into place haha.

As for gearbox issue, inspect it first. see whether all the components are still running right and not wearing out. the last thing you want to have is a loud and worn out input shaft bearing or some other issues (crunching gears etc) after all the work's been done and the g/box is in.

Im running a b16 gearbox on a b18 atm, you really go through the gears quite quick, as opposed to the b18c2 gearbox with longer 2nd and 3rd gear ratios. Whether that's a good or bad thing is up to you; i didnt like the idea at first but as i drove the car more it's actually quite enjoyable lol. Also the short shift feel is there, but not as evident as in a vtir/itr gearbox. Not 100% shure but bludger could be right - it may just take some replacement parts like shifter bushings etc to get that short feel going

yea, bludger is right. Things like worn selector and shifter bushes can make shifting crap.

Yes, you do through the gears faster with a b16a box because of the closer ratio's, but I had a b16a for ages and I personally found the gear ratios ideal for staying in the power band.

You can do your best to find a clean used gearbox, but its always a gamble. It could well be ****ed, and a rebuild will kill your wallet.