Ok, I don't know if you all remember where I am going with my car but long story short, it should see 200-205whp tuned.

My question is, how long will a stock transmission last? Or should I say, how long will the stock differential last in a J1 (B16 Cable, pre-YS1 cable/hydraulic) transmission with a LS fifth and final drive?

I am looking at the MFactory LSD to put in the transmission before I put it in, but I am just asking, how long will the stock differential last IF I don't install a LSD?

 

Anyone?

 

i put down over 400whp and had no problems out of my tranny. you should be fine as long as your syncros are good

 

^ agreed, you should be fine with a stock diff with 200 hp

 

10-4!

 

yeah but lsd is sooo nice!

 

You should be good. Honda's transmissions are strong as long as your syncros are good as previously stated.

 

Hard to break the trans on a honda unless the tires are sticky or you abuse it.

Also, if I recall your build plans correctly, you may want adjust your power expectations.
Seemed like a fairly typical LS/VTEC build, which should give you around 180 give or take to the wheels on an honest dyno.