Integra B20 vs Scion tC stock...

Shifting without letting up on the gas. The idea is to do it so quickly the engine doesn't hit the rev limiter. It is extremely hard on synchros.

FWIW, I did a quick peruse of the transmission rebuild procedures for the E350. Need to fab a bunch of special collars to press different bits and pieces on to the main and countershafts. PITA, but doable. I had to do something similar for the Getrag 6 speed, but not as extensive as what you need for the E350. Gearbox rebuilds will be a tad pricey, probably in the $300 - $500 labor range. No idea what parts costs are yet for synchros, but they are $102 for each gear in the Getrag.

^^^in other words... its something i wont be doing

I just want to know why someone has a B20 in a Teggy. Makes no damn sense. Integras are all 1.8s (at least after '94). As to credibility, you'd walk an LS, run with a GSR, and have your jewels handed to you in a brown paper bag by a Type R. Of course, none of the select few who pilot the genuine Rs are foolish enough to street race.

If, for the sake of amusement, the Teg owner had for whatever reason decided dropping a handful of horses was worth the .2 liters... and then didn't build/boost/juice the CRV motor, one must ask... why? B18b or B18c have plenty of potential in their own rights. If the author of this gem actually beat a swapped Teg, then I highly recommend that the owner of said Teg go and get his money back.

Short Version: Don't street race. Street racing is bad.

Originally posted by hamster@May 4 2005, 09:46 PM
^^^in other words... its something i wont be doing

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lol

Chirping is a sign of poor car control. It never impresses me, and it's slower because you are breaking traction, and it is guaranteed to shorten the service life of many components on the car.

I can shift a 150 hp motorcycle without the clutch under racing conditions and not chirp (and I wouldn't want to anyway).

Originally posted by lo bux racer@May 6 2005, 03:25 AM
Chirping is a sign of poor car control.  It never impresses me, and it's slower because you are breaking traction, and it is guaranteed to shorten the service life of many components on the car.

I can shift a 150 hp motorcycle without the clutch under racing conditions and not chirp (and I wouldn't want to anyway).

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Werd. And when you chirp in a tC, it's not because of having too much power, it's just a lack of either traction or driving skills. Chirping = slows you down



Edit: Anyways, the weather conditions and the road conditions can have a big impact on your traction. I'm pretty sure most of the time in normal weather conditions and roads you can't chirp in third, but if it's either wet or cold enough, it could be possible.