what kind of tranny will fit a b18a1

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what kind of tranny will fit a b18a1

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i need to know what tranny will fit my motor b18a1 and a price range on all the ones that will
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any B series transmission will bolt up. Price can vary wildly from one tranny to another depending on what its from and condition.
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^^^

Anything from a LS tranny with long gearing to a B16A or B16B / B18C(5) Type R trannys are short geared with LSD and can get expensive.
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do some research and find out what tranny u prefer for your build
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well i want something with good accel and a good 5th gear that can handle high speeds without to high of rpm's
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crimsoncivic;267196 wrote:well i want something with good accel and a good 5th gear that can handle high speeds without to high of rpm's
i think thats called a b16 with ls 5th gearset.

or it might have been a gsr with ls 5th gearset.
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B16 has shorter gearing than a GSR... If I remember correctly.
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so i guess im gana have to go with the ys1 for now to get my car moving and then upgrade later anyone know anybody selling one?
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One thing to consider is if the car is cable or hydro clutch
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