Fifth Gear Change

[QRGTBH1]

I own a 2000 CRV Ex 5Spd. I love the vehicle. The only problem is that I drive on the highway often. In fifth gear my engine is reving at around 3800 rpm at 75 to 80 mph. I would like to know if anyone has change out the top gear for a higher ratio. I am an ASE certified auto technician. I can do the work myself. I just do not know if there is a gear out there from another Honda or any other brand that would fit in place. If anyone can help with info LMK.
Thanks In Advance,
Darrin Montagna

Head for the mountains its ski season!!!!

[2RedV's]

I have heard of Element and 2nd gen CR-V owners adding the 6th gear from an Acura (I believe that was it) but don't know if that is a possibility on the first gen's. It is supposedly quite easy to do.

[QRGTBH1]

Do you know where you heard about the gear change? these people may have the info I am looking for. LMK

Darrin

[2RedV's]

Try a couple of the other Element forums on the web. I can't recall which one right now and I didn't save the link. One had a complete how-to including nice technical pics and all part numbers. More than one person had done the mod.

[rhurt]

Do you know where you heard about the gear change? these people may have the info I am looking for. LMK

Darrin

Check out the 6 speed conversion thread that I just posted in this forum. It has the links.

[2RedV's]

Here is the link to the other thread in case it gets pushed down the listing a ways.

http://www.crvownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=461

[stmotorsports]

dunno if you're still interested in this, but do you happen to know the crv 5th ratio? I don't see why you wouldn't be able to swap in the 94-01 Integra LS (B18B) 0.714 5th

I found this weird when doing some digging in the Honda parts catalog tho- the stock 2000 crv 5th fits 98-01 crv and 97-01 prelude...

..which means your stock 5th should be either 0.812 or 0.870(?)

and which also implies that you may need to go with either F- or H-series stuff instead of regular old b-series parts contrary to what i originally assumed earlier. I'm not sure if gears are interchangeable between engine families ie- B=F/H/etc? If they are then you can probably just use whatever you want, but if not and you do have to go with F or H series your best bet is probably:

92-96 Prelude S (F22A1)= 0.710
94-97 Accord (all?)= 0.685

[2RedV's]

According to the service manual (Helms) 5th gear .812 for a 2000.