In the reference section, it says the lx trans has a final of 2.9xx. It also shows different gearing(1-5) for the lx vs the dx, ex, and si. My 88 trans has the smaller input shaft also, plus it has 160,000 beat to f#ck miles
I had a 90 dx hatch that smoked like mad(I swear all four rings were bad!) and this would beat my Lx even after I upgraded to an d16a6 cam. I think if I had enough power I could do 160 mph with that LX trans because the gearing is so tall(Just kidding), but it seems that way. 4th gear is worthless, the 2nd-3rd gear transition blows too.
I got the new rack and pinion today, all I have left to get is the upper control arms w/balljoints and my whole front suspension will be new. I have a front camber kit also. The first one I bought on ebay sucked ass. It was the adjustable kind that look like the Ingalls kit. Aluminum with a steel slider. Well, you get what you pay for. It clicked and creaked and made my car scary. Alignment was impossible with that kit also. So I got the fixed position adjustable kit with poly bushings. I think this kit will work better, but we will wait and see.
Transmission rebuild kit should be here this week.
As for the phantom grip, I have one installed in my 95 Eagle Talon Esi. It has a fully built 420a with a stage 2 HRC turbo kit, stage 4 clutchmasters, etc etc. Its about 250-275hp to the crank and makes more torque than horsepower. I couldn't even get off the line with it until I put the Phantom Grip in. Now, it will leave straight "Posi" marks all the way up to 65 mph if I start in 2nd gear and just drop the clutch. B) It rules the corners too, as long as you are on the gas. Otherwise, watch out.
The PG does have a crappy design, with friction and pressure being involved. Metal on metal. I cant argue with results though. I have 6,000 beat to LIVING F#CK on the PG in my Talon. The whole engine/turbo setup has 12,000 miles. Trust me, the first 6,000 miles sucked ass. One wheel wonder, wheel hoppin like a bitch. I think its perfect for the range of horsepower you can make with a Honda/Acura or FWD Eclipse/Talon. If you have AWD, then something more is needed.
Something to do while you are inside the tranny, is to tack weld the diff pin on the ends.(To the actually diff) That way, if the holding pin goes(which happens) the diff pin doesnt fly out. Most of the guys on
www.2gnt.com , the other forum Im on, do this because our trannies are known for it. I did it to mine and have had no problems.
Anyways, thanks for the info guys.
Later