Ok so I’ve been locked out of first gear in my RSX. I’m probably just gonna ride out second gear until that breaks and then swap the trans. However, the type S transmission seems to cost on average $1,000 extra. Seems to be that I can find a base model 5-speed trans for about 750-1000$ shipped. So if I go about taking the L on the 6th gear and using the 5 speed, what do I all need? Just a new shifter and shift linkage?
6 speed to 5 speed trans swap
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I mean, is this just your daily driver that you do not give two shits about? If the trans doesn't need replacing immediately, I'd say put a little cash away towards a 6-speed. Car's going to suck without it.
I plan on turboing this car in the future and figured the 5 speed would have better gearing than the 6 speed with the boost. Why do u say it’s gonna suck with the 5 speed?
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Yeah, that whole "long gears for boost, short for N/A" thing is not quite as simple as it seems. If traction problems weren't a thing, short gearing would still win out most of the time. But these cars are FWD Hondas and traction problems ARE a thing. Ideally, you'd solve it (as much as possible) with the proper tools (traction bars, tires, etc.). Pairing a longer-geared transmission with a turbo is the poor man's solution.
And like I said, it's not an either/or type of thing. The characteristics of the turbo you're using should be considered as well. It's possible that a longer-geared transmission or a Frankenstein transmission with a combo of longer and shorter gears might be the best fit for a particular build. You'll see that a lot on B and D-series setups.
And x2 on what Inzain08 said.
Excellent info. In the future I plan on possibly running a k24 bottom end and building my k20 head. I found a type s trans with 144k for 875 shipped (I think shipped) think I’m gonna hop on that. This trans will still work right? Or will I need a k24 trans?
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Yeah, it should be fine if it's an RSX transmission. Any k-series transmission should bolt up, but some would require the VSS to be changed and the shifter to be modified a bit. Type-S tranny should be good to go as is.
InZain- you recommend synchrotech rebuild even with the type s trans I managed to find?
Brutal-it is an rsx type s direct replacement ✅ however, question, just because I’m curious.. what is the VSS that would need modification for the 5-speed
Brutal-it is an rsx type s direct replacement ✅ however, question, just because I’m curious.. what is the VSS that would need modification for the 5-speed
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