Originally posted by honda_pilot
Woah! I'm not sure if I can even take that much confusion at one time??? What you're saying is true but I don't see the point you're trying to make. The reason the GSR is faster is only partly due to its higher redline. It has more power!!
The ls tranny with the gsr redline would have the highest top speed assuming enough power to move it that fast.
^ that is correct. But top speed isn't what you usually look for in running the 1/4 tracks...getting there the quickest would entail (sp) shorter gearing....
Forget it you all have me conuzed me about what the topic and issue at hand IS anymore...
I've stated what i believe to be true about the ideal trannys for 1/4 mile track runs...
-peace.
Sorry for the confusion...I was trying to correct a miss statement that was made by another member. And no it does not pertain to your situation.
If you have a good B16 just build it. You can turbo that motor as easy as an ls. Just watch the boost levels with the higher compression.
If you have the B16 tranny just use it. It will work fine with the turbo.
It is true that better torque will be availiable with an ls setup. Depending on how you drive that might be a good thing. A stock B16 makes almost as much torque as a Stock ls however that torque is so much higher in the rpm band that it is a major diff in the way it drives. Go drive an ls teg and you will see the diff. The B16 is capable of much higher hp numbers but only at high rpm. At street rpm the ls is a much more drivable motor capable of good hp. For this reason a ls turbo may be the way to go. You can still keep your B16 tranny But with the ls/turbo you may be faster with the ls tranny.