There is a sticker on the front of the transmission, might be peeled of. Best way to verify is first to see if there is a pin in the differential where the CV mounts in. If yes, this is not an Si as the LSD have this hollow so you can see the other side without a pin in the middle. If there is a pin, it is an open differential... return to sender... If this is confirmed, open the case, count the theets of the FD and counter shaft, divide them. If you do not get 4.764, it is again, not an Si. Then, count the theets on the third gear, mainshaft and counter shaft divide them and verify if you have the right ratio (Transmission Gear Ratio Table - K20A.org .:. The K Series Source . Honda / Acura K20a k24a Engine Forum). You can do this for all the gears to be sure. Hope this helps! J~

 

Thanks alot i've been reading your posts. Its blocks i vant see through it i canr see a pin. I am just gonna bring it to the mechanic today to confirm. I am planning on putting in the ctr 5.062 fd with the install, anything i need to look out for?

 

Speedometer correction for sure...

About your last post... You meant it's blocked and you can't see through it and see a pin? If you can't see through and can't see the pin, that confuses me a little...

 

about speedo correction, how much % will it be off?

 

With a 5.062 FD, I would need to do the calculation but, if the third gear is the same as Si, which is about 5% off, and you have a 5.062 instead of a 4.764, I would say about 12-15% off.

 

Will this impact the vsa ? I dont care about cruise control? Thanks

 

Does this look right?

 

Yes, that looks right my friend, no pin in the middle means you have LSD.

For the VSA, speed is in the calculation and to ensure proper operation should be readjusted. If your ECU thinks you are going faster than you really do, it will apply more or less ABS & VSA to each wheel.

 

Just an FYI, running a 5.1FD on a TSX is, for the most part, pointless. You're just going to make 1st completely useless and hurt cruising RPMs. The 5.06 FD is only in the CTR for good reason: light car/low torque. Heavy car/higher torque = more useless wheel spin.

Do it if you really want, but its just wasted money IMO. The Si 2-5 is more than enough, Jerome and I both run them. GL with the swap, make sure to check clearances. Enjoy

 

It all goes down to what you are doing with your car but, for most of us, the TSX is a daily driver and do not want to hurt liters per 100 kilometers, oh wait, miles per gallon.

If it was only for road racing with a dieted car on a short track, that would be good but, it is not meant to be if you daily it.

 

Thanks guys. I gave up the 5.1fd thought for now. Gonna use the money towards something else