[k20aEM2]

hi, I was wondering if anyone could tell me what needs to be done (if this is possible) to lower the tranny gear ratio...

meaning- when i drive i feel like I can use a 7th gear, is there a way to lower the gear ratio? so that i dont have a feeling like my car needs a 7th gear.. (sorry for such un-technical description this is the best i can do, hope people understand what i mean)

car is a 02 civic ex with k20a motor and tranny, thanks for the help ahead of time.


-Den

 

[1llmatic]

the Type R Transmission has tight gear ratios and the final drive is 4.7

If you are looking for a more longer gear ratio then get the Type S transmission.

 

[k20aEM2]

is there anything that I could do to lower final drive? or lower the whole gear ratio without changing the tranny?

thanks a lot.

 

[DamonRSX]

is there anything that I could do to lower final drive? or lower the whole gear ratio without changing the tranny?

thanks a lot.

Without changing something in the transmission, getting larger diameter tires would be the only way.

 

[1llmatic]

you could change the final drive to a type s final drive but the gear ratios are still going to be pretty tight.

i still don't understand why you don't like the type R gear ratios.

6th gear on the highway is fine for cruising.

 

[fearless_dsm]

6th gear on the hwy with th R fd is at 70-75mph is around 4000 rpm...too damn high for an everyday driver IMO.
Swap out to the type S fd and throw in the tsx 6th.You shouldnt have a problem after that.

 

[1llmatic]

with a b18c type R your cruising at around the same RPM in 5th gear too.

 

[k20aEM2]

6th gear on the hwy with th R fd is at 70-75mph is around 4000 rpm...too damn high for an everyday driver IMO.
Swap out to the type S fd and throw in the tsx 6th.You shouldnt have a problem after that.

thanks a bunch to everyone.. its a daily driver and i drive way to much and wanted to reduce some of the stress on the car. Another R tranny related question: Does anyone expierince slight problems with going into (only) the 1st gear? Sometimes its a bit hard to actually put it in 1st, u need to force it a bit.. is this a common issue if so whats the fix for it? (stage 3 clutch, CM)

 

[Eyeless6]

How many miles are on your engine?

 

[k20aEM2]

How many miles are on your engine?

~20K miles on the engine and its a brand new clutch and about 2K at the most on the new clutch

 

[1llmatic]

check ur tranny fluid

 

[sparkkysi]

6th gear on the hwy with th R fd is at 70-75mph is around 4000 rpm...too damn high for an everyday driver IMO.
Swap out to the type S fd and throw in the tsx 6th.You shouldnt have a problem after that.

I saw your artical in honda tunning awsome man. I think im gonna do it, if i dont just swap out the hole thing. Do you think id be better off Doing that tranny converion and converting me k20a3 head to to a k20a head or just doing a full swap? i want the rsx s setup in my ep3.

 

[DOHCVtecNut]

just roll on some dubs, that should fix your problem...lol (i'm not serious)

but seriously though, if that's how you feel, go with 18" rims.

 

[sparkkysi]

ya im not worried about rpms on the high way but better speed, and for that matter fun.

 

[VBP2004EP3]

Does anyone expierince slight problems with going into (only) the 1st gear? Sometimes its a bit hard to actually put it in 1st, u need to force it a bit..

I have that problem on my a3 tranny, and its stock... I just wiggle it in nuetral for a sec or put it into 2nd or 3rd and then it goes in like butter...

 

[SLEEPER CIVIC]

I have never had any problems with my si 5 speed and I abuse it daily