gearing for 130kw integra vtir

[adrianf72]

Hey guys, just a quick question

im curious as to whether the standard b18 transmission is better for the streets in terms of low end power in a 130 kw integra, will the longer gears suit daily driving with casual runs? or would a type r lsd 4.4 fd be more beneficial?

i know this has been covered before but i couldnt find the exact speeds, only figures of the ratios, but does anyone know the max speed of gears 2-4 between the vtir and type r ?

Thanks for your time !

[Bludger]

im curious as to whether the standard b18 transmission is better for the streets in terms of low end power in a 130 kw integra,
always higher final drive will give you more power.



will the longer gears suit daily driving with casual runs? or would a type r lsd 4.4 fd be more beneficial?

but does anyone know the max speed of gears 2-4 between the vtir and type r ?

Thanks for your time !

max speed daily runs?

anyway, more beneficial all depends on your driving habit.,

[connorling]

Definitely beneficial. Better yet, get a dc2r gearbox from 98+ got 4.7 final drive

[Bludger]

Definitely beneficial. Better yet, get a dc2r gearbox from 98+ got 4.7 final drive

not in all aspects.

achieving more acceleration, then yes

[connorling]

Easier to drive on the rOad with 4.7 isn't it? If u don't mind the noise n high fuel consumption on fwy.

[Bludger]

Easier to drive on the rOad with 4.7 isn't it? If u don't mind the noise n high fuel consumption on fwy.

no.


not sure what the OP wishes to achieve.

[adrianf72]

thanks for the quick replies

Not quite sure, wouldnt really push it past 150km much i think..
im more towards low end torque but the longer gears in the vtir gearbox makes me feel as though i would drop out of vtec even though im keeping rpms around 8k when shifting.
The acceleration with shorter gearing seems heavenly though haha but at the expense of low end torque?

[butterfingers]

pretty sure shorter gearing amplifies torque proportionatley thru the rev range.

[Jccck]

Not quite sure, wouldnt really push it past 150km much i think..

As if, you haven't lived til you've done 250km/h+ on public roads.

Sure you'll have better acceleration with the shorter gears, but you have to factor in gear shifts too.
If you're shifting all the time, you're losing power/time each time you do.

You're better off having more power, so that more of your rev range is usable.

[butterfingers]

As if, you haven't lived til you've done 250km/h+ on public roads.

Sure you'll have better acceleration with the shorter gears, but you have to factor in gear shifts too.
If you're shifting all the time, you're losing power/time each time you do.

You're better off having more power, so that more of your rev range is usable.

Its only a VTiR, stop confusing the kid.

[adrianf72]

id give that a second thought first, maybe on a track haha

thats true, so possibly increase power and maybe add an lsd to the stock vtir gearbox is a good option?

[butterfingers]

Give it a go, you wont know if you like it till you tried it