If it's the same as the USDM version all gears except 1st are longer.For the money it's a nice engine, hardly more expensive, LSD. Only the 2nd gear is too long. But it does have more power and more torque. I'd rather have a B18c4 and swap the 2nd gear or wait for a Y21 LSD box than buying a B16A(2) for maybe 100 less. It's easily tuned to higher numbers, especially by replacing the dual runner intake.
If you're going to spend 500 on an EK9 or ITR box, you might as well consider spending 700-800 more for a B18c.
If your going N/A and if you can, you can stick some JDM ITR rods and pistons in there along with a 2ply head gasket.(If your taking it apart) to up the compression and this will give you plenty compression.
Agreed on the gearbox issue aswell, S80 if you can get your hands on one.
If it's the same as the USDM version all gears except 1st are longer.
wtf, why would he do all that? If he was going to rip it apart he would just get an ITR to begin with, furthermore why change rods? and keep in mind S80 can be 3 different kind of transmissions...
I have compared the gears and only 2nd and 5th are significantly longer. Or my memory must be deteriorating already After the final drive of course.If it's the same as the USDM version all gears except 1st are longer.