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***UPDATE 7/29/19***
I just found out that a 2018 Honda CRV's differential gears are almost identical to the 2018 Honda Civic EX. The only exception is the Final Drive Gear, which has been discontinued for some reason. The 2018 Honda CRV's Final drive is 5.64. It's even more aggressive than the Honda Fit's Final Drive I previously was looking at.
I've been playing with some thoughts on changing my CVTs final drive ratio. I've had this done this with great effect on two of my Subarus but am not sure how this would be on my Civic. The ONLY purpose in me doing this is to increase lowend acceleration/torque. I'm not concerned with my top speed. So...here it goes...
I own a 2018 Honda Civic EX-T (CVT). Searching around, sites say I have a Final drive gear ratio of 4.811. HERE
I looked at the 2018 Honda Fit EX (CVT). It has a final drive gear ratio of 5.440. HERE
Then I look at the parts list to compare and they don't look a whole lot different. Different part numbers though.
Honda Civic Differential Gear Parts
Honda Fit Differential Gear Parts
Watched this video shortly after posting this~~~>
Why is Final Drive Gear Ratio Important - Acceleration
According to 'Engineering Explained', doing this I can change the amount of torque (hp) I am putting out to the wheels for acceleration by 13% (5.440/4.811).
**Please try to refrain on discussions as to why I am trying to 'gain' more torque on a CVT. Save that for another discussion please. Thanks!**
So...based on the info I posted above, with the parts, etc.....does this seem doable? Doing all my homework now and will be planning on getting the parts together next week to make this happen. I move pretty quickly when I have ideas in my head. Thoughts? Pros/Cons? Just sharing some thoughts and putting it out here before executing and making sure I'm not missing anything. Thanks in advance!
Edit: I'm adding additional videos from here on down for personal reference. Disregard or read if you like. I have a tendency to do this with my posts so I can review them days/weeks/months from now.
Can Gearing Make Your Car Faster? With Proof!
Personal Note:
Currently @ 5.13 Gear ratio with smaller diameter tires (A 6.6% increase in torque from stock....5.13/4.811)
With CRV 5.64 Final drive, I'll be at 6.02 Final Drive.
This will be a 17% increase in torque from where I am at now.
A 25% increase in torque from having stock tires/wheel with 4.811 Final drive gears.
I just found out that a 2018 Honda CRV's differential gears are almost identical to the 2018 Honda Civic EX. The only exception is the Final Drive Gear, which has been discontinued for some reason. The 2018 Honda CRV's Final drive is 5.64. It's even more aggressive than the Honda Fit's Final Drive I previously was looking at.
I've been playing with some thoughts on changing my CVTs final drive ratio. I've had this done this with great effect on two of my Subarus but am not sure how this would be on my Civic. The ONLY purpose in me doing this is to increase lowend acceleration/torque. I'm not concerned with my top speed. So...here it goes...
I own a 2018 Honda Civic EX-T (CVT). Searching around, sites say I have a Final drive gear ratio of 4.811. HERE
I looked at the 2018 Honda Fit EX (CVT). It has a final drive gear ratio of 5.440. HERE
Then I look at the parts list to compare and they don't look a whole lot different. Different part numbers though.
Honda Civic Differential Gear Parts
Honda Fit Differential Gear Parts
Watched this video shortly after posting this~~~>
Why is Final Drive Gear Ratio Important - Acceleration
According to 'Engineering Explained', doing this I can change the amount of torque (hp) I am putting out to the wheels for acceleration by 13% (5.440/4.811).
**Please try to refrain on discussions as to why I am trying to 'gain' more torque on a CVT. Save that for another discussion please. Thanks!**
So...based on the info I posted above, with the parts, etc.....does this seem doable? Doing all my homework now and will be planning on getting the parts together next week to make this happen. I move pretty quickly when I have ideas in my head. Thoughts? Pros/Cons? Just sharing some thoughts and putting it out here before executing and making sure I'm not missing anything. Thanks in advance!
Edit: I'm adding additional videos from here on down for personal reference. Disregard or read if you like. I have a tendency to do this with my posts so I can review them days/weeks/months from now.
Can Gearing Make Your Car Faster? With Proof!
Personal Note:
Currently @ 5.13 Gear ratio with smaller diameter tires (A 6.6% increase in torque from stock....5.13/4.811)
With CRV 5.64 Final drive, I'll be at 6.02 Final Drive.
This will be a 17% increase in torque from where I am at now.
A 25% increase in torque from having stock tires/wheel with 4.811 Final drive gears.
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