DC2 with B16a2 gearbox

[DC28OY]

Hey guys just wondering if anyone has gone down this path by putting in a B16a2 gearbox in their DC2 ... Just wondering what are the pros and cons and whether you can feel the difference in acceleration and speed ... Any feedback would be much appreciated =)

[Bludger]

long gears.

changing from what box?

vtir box?

[DC28OY]

long gears.

changing from what box?

vtir box?

yup changing from the vtir box S80 =)

[Bludger]

pretty similar.

[DC28OY]

yea i guess not that much difference although it shud pick up speed quicker right?, and i wont have to worry as much about dropping out of vtec when shifting?

hmmm anyone else know much about this or have and first hand experience?

[EKVTIR-T]

http://www.ff-squad.com/tech/temp/Bgears.htm

[DC28OY]

^^ Awesome thanks EKVTIR-T so in theory it shud be quicker with a b16 gearbox

[dougie_504]

^^ Awesome thanks EKVTIR-T so in theory it shud be quicker with a b16 gearbox

A little, yes.

Just make sure you don't go the other way around IE B18C2 or B18B/B18A box onto a B16A.

[Mikecivic78]

Hey guys just wondering if anyone has gone down this path by putting in a B16a2 gearbox in their DC2 ... Just wondering what are the pros and cons and whether you can feel the difference in acceleration and speed ... Any feedback would be much appreciated =)

As long as the gearbox you put in is in good working order, the only cons will be the engine revving higher (and being louder) at highway speeds.

The pros are better acceleration, as you can keep the engine in the narrow VTEC power band better than with the long gearing of your original DC2 box. B16a box is also cheaper than a type R box, but doesn't have LSD.

You should be able to tell the difference (i haven't compared personally tho) as it will be faster.

[GSi_PSi]

Yes its good upgrade, car has improved accelleration

[meatball]

Ive gone down this path, not in a dc2 though. It was in eg sedan i had last year. Acceleration is better then the s80 vtir gearboxes. U can also give stock dc2r's a run just to giggle lol

[Bludger]

had dc2 with built motor and b16a box.

rev from 3k to vtec engagement is like

waiting.................

waiting












waiting..........








wating.............


bababaabaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa vtec.

not worth the effort.

dc2r box all the way.