DX vs. EX transmission
10-01-2004, 02:18 PM
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DX vs. EX transmission
I need to find a new transmission for my '92 DX 4D civic, and I have heard that that the ratios on transmissions from the EX model are different. My engine is basically stock with minor mods, so my question is could I benefit from buying a used EX tranny instead of a DX tranny. I'm looking for better acceleration rather than maintaining fuel economy. Again I don't have a built motor, just stock, and I want it to be more fun to drive. I don't intend to do any major engine work, but I have made significant suspension mods. Will the ratios in the EX tranny hurt performance or help it barring any consideration of fuel economy?
10-01-2004, 02:24 PM
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Forget about the entire Z6 swap.
Yes, you can benefit GREATLY if you upgrade to a D16Z6 transmission. If you can find one, get a D16Y8 unit (1996-2000). They bolt right up, have the same gear ratios, BUT have stronger shift forks.
Yes, you can benefit GREATLY if you upgrade to a D16Z6 transmission. If you can find one, get a D16Y8 unit (1996-2000). They bolt right up, have the same gear ratios, BUT have stronger shift forks.
10-01-2004, 02:33 PM
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Re: (egcoupe94)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by egcoupe94 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">OBD1>OBD2 OBD1 is so much better in my opinion, but do waht u want.</TD></TR></TABLE>
The OBD doesn't have anything to do with the tranny.
The OBD doesn't have anything to do with the tranny.
10-01-2004, 02:35 PM
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I'm not worried about the ECU, I just need to replace my tranny and want advice as to what model I should look for that might upgrade the one that came in my 92 DX sedan, whether it be more durable hardware or different gear ratios...
10-01-2004, 02:36 PM
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Re: (egcoupe94)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by egcoupe94 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">OBD1>OBD2 OBD1 is so much better in my opinion, but do waht u want.</TD></TR></TABLE>
What the HELL are you talking about? The D16Y8 1996-2000 units bolts up to any 1992-2000 D-Series block REGARDLESS if it's OBD1 or OBD2.
Do you even know what OBD is?
What the HELL are you talking about? The D16Y8 1996-2000 units bolts up to any 1992-2000 D-Series block REGARDLESS if it's OBD1 or OBD2.
Do you even know what OBD is?
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10-01-2004, 02:37 PM
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Re: (PabloDiablo)
well if you can get the z6 tranny for cheap then go for it.
But like dimi says, if you can save up a little more and buy the y8 tranny you have the added benefit of stronger **** forks
But like dimi says, if you can save up a little more and buy the y8 tranny you have the added benefit of stronger **** forks
10-01-2004, 02:40 PM
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Yeah, nothin' like better **** forks, lol! Also, any recommendations for rebuilt transmissions? I live in Portland, OR, and want a warrantied rebuild. I can do the swap, but I won't try to rebuild the one I have...
10-01-2004, 02:53 PM
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sorry, i thought he was talking about the entire engine, which u would have to swap out ecus, unles u got an obd2-obd1 conversion harness, but if u just gonna get the tranny, then z6 or y8 will do fine, the y8 has a tad bit shorter gears (i believe)
10-01-2004, 03:55 PM
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Re: (egcoupe94)
get an ex/si tranny. shorter final drive and shorter gears. A friend did this tranny swap and he gained 1/2 second in the quarter on a stock d15b7.
10-01-2004, 04:07 PM
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Re: (egcoupe94)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by egcoupe94 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">OBD1>OBD2 OBD1 is so much better in my opinion, but do waht u want.</TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by egcoupe94 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">sorry, i thought he was talking about the entire engine, which u would have to swap out ecus, unles u got an obd2-obd1 conversion harness, but if u just gonna get the tranny, then z6 or y8 will do fine, the y8 has a tad bit shorter gears (i believe) </TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by egcoupe94 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">sorry, i thought he was talking about the entire engine, which u would have to swap out ecus, unles u got an obd2-obd1 conversion harness, but if u just gonna get the tranny, then z6 or y8 will do fine, the y8 has a tad bit shorter gears (i believe) </TD></TR></TABLE>
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10-01-2004, 05:50 PM
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LOL, for some reason that made me think of the movie Mr. Deeds.
"Sorry, all I heard was blah blah blah, I'm a dirty *****."
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</TD></TR></TABLE>LOL, for some reason that made me think of the movie Mr. Deeds.
"Sorry, all I heard was blah blah blah, I'm a dirty *****."
10-01-2004, 07:32 PM
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Re: (Bunz)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Bunz »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">get a cx tranny ... save gas and long gears 
1st - 40 mph 2nd 80 mph 3rd who knows... havent turbo yet </TD></TR></TABLE>
Shorter gears, faster accelration... not to mention the cx tranny is weak...
si/ex tranny is the way to go for faster times...
1st - 40 mph 2nd 80 mph 3rd who knows... havent turbo yet </TD></TR></TABLE>Shorter gears, faster accelration... not to mention the cx tranny is weak...
si/ex tranny is the way to go for faster times...
10-01-2004, 09:32 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Dimi »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
What the HELL are you talking about? The D16Y8 1996-2000 units bolts up to any 1992-2000 D-Series block REGARDLESS if it's OBD1 or OBD2.
Do you even know what OBD is?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Are y8 hydros and dx are cable?
What the HELL are you talking about? The D16Y8 1996-2000 units bolts up to any 1992-2000 D-Series block REGARDLESS if it's OBD1 or OBD2.
Do you even know what OBD is?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Are y8 hydros and dx are cable?
10-01-2004, 10:26 PM
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Re: (Bunz)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Bunz »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">get a cx tranny ... save gas and long gears 1st - 40 mph 2nd 80 mph 3rd who knows... havent turbo yet </TD></TR></TABLE>
why not do auto dx tranny j/k
1st - 40 mph 2nd 80 mph 3rd who knows... havent turbo yet </TD></TR></TABLE>why not do auto dx tranny j/k
10-01-2004, 10:29 PM
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Re: (PabloDiablo)
i have a z6 tranny for sale.
i dropped down from a 16.3 to a 15.7 when i put the z6 tranny
on my dx motor.
150 for the tranny
located in texas.
i dropped down from a 16.3 to a 15.7 when i put the z6 tranny
on my dx motor.
150 for the tranny
located in texas.
10-02-2004, 05:24 AM
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Re: (KarbinFourteen)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by KarbinFourteen »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Are y8 hydros and dx are cable?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Every D-Series transmission whether is be CX/VX/DX/LX/EX/Si/ etc... are all Hydraulic operated.
D16Y8 is the engine code, nothing to do with transmission operation (cable or hydraulic).
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by hondaeg8 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i have a z6 tranny for sale.
i dropped down from a 16.3 to a 15.7 when i put the z6 tranny
on my dx motor.
150 for the tranny
located in texas.</TD></TR></TABLE>
How is the condition of the transmission? ANY grinds from ANY gears? Where in Texas are you...might be kind of near.
Are y8 hydros and dx are cable?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Every D-Series transmission whether is be CX/VX/DX/LX/EX/Si/ etc... are all Hydraulic operated.
D16Y8 is the engine code, nothing to do with transmission operation (cable or hydraulic).
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by hondaeg8 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i have a z6 tranny for sale.
i dropped down from a 16.3 to a 15.7 when i put the z6 tranny
on my dx motor.
150 for the tranny
located in texas.</TD></TR></TABLE>
How is the condition of the transmission? ANY grinds from ANY gears? Where in Texas are you...might be kind of near.
10-02-2004, 05:32 AM
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Re: (Dimi)
^^^ all 92+ are hydro he forgot to add 
ive gotta 95 sedan... i blew up the motor, put the EX motor in from a 94. then i blew up the tranny... found one out of a 00 ex for 450 freshly rebuilt with all new honda junk. i must say, its a pretty badass combo.
ive gotta 95 sedan... i blew up the motor, put the EX motor in from a 94. then i blew up the tranny... found one out of a 00 ex for 450 freshly rebuilt with all new honda junk. i must say, its a pretty badass combo.
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Re: (Bunz)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Bunz »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">get a cx tranny ... save gas and long gears 1st - 40 mph 2nd 80 mph 3rd who knows... havent turbo yet </TD></TR></TABLE>
I have a cx tranny. It's killing me. I can run 130 in 3rd. Trust me get an ex/si tranny.
1st - 40 mph 2nd 80 mph 3rd who knows... havent turbo yet </TD></TR></TABLE>I have a cx tranny. It's killing me. I can run 130 in 3rd.
Trust me get an ex/si tranny.
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