is it a good idea to change your transmission from auto to stick???
06-10-2004, 05:47 PM
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is it a good idea to change your transmission from auto to stick???
i have a 93 honda civic, auto. I wanted to convert it to a manuel so i can do a b-16 motor swap. What kind of problems will i encounter and will it be a good idea???
06-10-2004, 05:56 PM
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Re: is it a good idea to change your transmission from auto to stick??? (dailygirl)
Well you might as well convert it to manual when you go for a swap because you will need to cut the auto tranny mount off and weld on a 5spd one. So I would just do it along with the swap if you are not staying D.
06-10-2004, 06:13 PM
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Re: is it a good idea to change your transmission from auto to stick??? (ABK)
after the transmission conversion, what kind of problems would i have to worry about and would it be major?
06-10-2004, 06:18 PM
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Not really have any problems after that if everything is installed properly and you have all th hardware needed. Tranny, manual ECU, mounts, clutch fluid resevoir, clutch lines (from master cylinder to slave cylinder on tranny), pedal assembly, etc...
06-10-2004, 06:30 PM
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i had a auto civic ex and like Mr. ABK said.. you have to cut the auto tranny mounts off and weld 5spd tranny mounts on there.. you also need to go the junk yard and get you new pedals and the "shift gear holster" <<have no idea wut its really called... besides that i think thats it...
06-10-2004, 07:18 PM
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hassport makes a mount so u dont have to but or weld antyhing
all u need is shift linkage
new axles
master cyliner for the clutch pedal and slave cylinder and the hard lines
and pedals
cluster and ecu
verry easy
no problems to worry about after its done just go to a junkyard. and look a stick shift car and take everything from that
all u need is shift linkage
new axles
master cyliner for the clutch pedal and slave cylinder and the hard lines
and pedals
cluster and ecu
verry easy
no problems to worry about after its done just go to a junkyard. and look a stick shift car and take everything from that
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Re: (b16coupe4)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by b16coupe4 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">hassport makes a mount so u dont have to but or weld antyhing
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Yeah but did you read what he said? He said that later on he wants to put in a B series in there. I don't think hasport made a mount for a B series that would go into auto civic, so I think you will need to weld a manual mount to it.
After that it's pretty much a piece of cake.
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Yeah but did you read what he said? He said that later on he wants to put in a B series in there. I don't think hasport made a mount for a B series that would go into auto civic, so I think you will need to weld a manual mount to it.
After that it's pretty much a piece of cake.
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06-10-2004, 09:01 PM
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Re: is it a good idea to change your transmission from auto to stick??? (dailygirl)
if u do convert to a stick more power to ya.... i have a friend in the process of and hes having a hard time finding parts..
06-10-2004, 10:16 PM
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Re: is it a good idea to change your transmission from auto to stick??? (SleepyCx)
its definitely possible. its stressful, but the only problem i know of is that when you put it in reverse, your reverse lights dont light up...musta been a personal experience wiring problem
06-11-2004, 12:27 PM
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Re: is it a good idea to change your transmission from auto to stick??? (dailygirl)
you guys suck! i did the auto to manual conversion, plus a b16a swap in my
EG coupe all in one night!!!
LAMERS!!!
EG coupe all in one night!!!
LAMERS!!!
06-13-2004, 02:44 PM
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Re: is it a good idea to change your transmission from auto to stick??? (SkRiBLaH)
SkRiBLaH> have you raced your car on the track? if so, what was your fastest time?
06-13-2004, 03:46 PM
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Re: is it a good idea to change your transmission from auto to stick??? (dailygirl)
um if you want to switch to manuel just for the swap then you should just buy a B-series motor with auto tranny. it will be a little cheaper then the manuel one and i think the b-18c1 is offered in the auto tranny
06-13-2004, 04:05 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ABK »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Yeah but did you read what he said? He said that later on he wants to put in a B series in there. I don't think hasport made a mount for a B series that would go into auto civic, so I think you will need to weld a manual mount to it.
After that it's pretty much a piece of cake.</TD></TR></TABLE>
HCP makes a mount for B-series trasn in a Auto EG.
Yeah but did you read what he said? He said that later on he wants to put in a B series in there. I don't think hasport made a mount for a B series that would go into auto civic, so I think you will need to weld a manual mount to it.
After that it's pretty much a piece of cake.</TD></TR></TABLE>
HCP makes a mount for B-series trasn in a Auto EG.
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Re: is it a good idea to change your transmission from auto to stick??? (dailygirl)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dailygirl »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">SkRiBLaH> have you raced your car on the track? if so, what was your fastest time?</TD></TR></TABLE>
are you doing the swap also for track purposes? cause if so i would suggest doing the manual swap as opposed to finding a motor with an auto tranny
also its an alright idea as long as the person who is doing the auto to manual swap knows what they are doing ...
are you doing the swap also for track purposes? cause if so i would suggest doing the manual swap as opposed to finding a motor with an auto tranny
also its an alright idea as long as the person who is doing the auto to manual swap knows what they are doing ...
06-16-2004, 10:11 PM
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Re: is it a good idea to change your transmission from auto to stick??? (dailygirl)
if you like to know everything you need to do an auto to manual coversion along with wiring and such..just pm's or so and i can direct you into doing so..already done it and my buddy done it to his 97 ex coupe and been driving it without issue.
06-17-2004, 09:41 AM
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Re: is it a good idea to change your transmission from auto to stick??? (CivicSmkYa21)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CivicSmkYa21 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">bullshit....i want proof. thats a lot of work for one day.</TD></TR></TABLE>
bullshit? no thats not that much work! all you do is rip out all the automatic **** (shifter cable, pedals) and then just bolt in the 5 speed ****... its soooo not hard at all.
wireing is a peice of cake; connect the two fat wires together, then connect the green/black with the black wire, and then just swap in the engine and bolt up linkage, clutch lines, master cyl. and thats basically it.
my grandma could have done it with her arm behind her back, while making me a sandwitch.
bullshit? no thats not that much work! all you do is rip out all the automatic **** (shifter cable, pedals) and then just bolt in the 5 speed ****... its soooo not hard at all.
wireing is a peice of cake; connect the two fat wires together, then connect the green/black with the black wire, and then just swap in the engine and bolt up linkage, clutch lines, master cyl. and thats basically it.
my grandma could have done it with her arm behind her back, while making me a sandwitch.
06-17-2004, 10:20 AM
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i converted my 93 dx auto to a b18c1 5 speed the problems were, tranny mount, pedals, shift linkage, u have to drill two holes to support the shift linkage, and for sure the brake pedal i had to cut mine (changed it later)
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Re: (crzymine03)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by crzymine03 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i converted my 93 dx auto to a b18c1 5 speed the problems were, tranny mount, pedals, shift linkage, u have to drill two holes to support the shift linkage, and for sure the brake pedal i had to cut mine (changed it later)</TD></TR></TABLE>
oh see, this does require SOME thinking ahead... heres what i did
tranny mount- went to http://www.jdmshit.com and got the EG-AT mount. $130
pedals - its as simple as unbolting the AT and bolting up the 5speed pedals
shift linkage - yea you drill 2 holes and then put the bolts through the holes and put the little nuts on teh bolts and that holds the linkage there! weeeee!
if drilling 2 holes, bolting and unbolting stuff, and buying a $130 mount is too much, then you should log out now.
oh see, this does require SOME thinking ahead... heres what i did
tranny mount- went to http://www.jdmshit.com and got the EG-AT mount. $130
pedals - its as simple as unbolting the AT and bolting up the 5speed pedals
shift linkage - yea you drill 2 holes and then put the bolts through the holes and put the little nuts on teh bolts and that holds the linkage there! weeeee!
if drilling 2 holes, bolting and unbolting stuff, and buying a $130 mount is too much, then you should log out now.
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Re: is it a good idea to change your transmission from auto to stick??? (SkRiBLaH)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SkRiBLaH »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
bullshit? no thats not that much work! all you do is rip out all the automatic **** (shifter cable, pedals) and then just bolt in the 5 speed ****... its soooo not hard at all.
wireing is a peice of cake; connect the two fat wires together, then connect the green/black with the black wire, and then just swap in the engine and bolt up linkage, clutch lines, master cyl. and thats basically it.
my grandma could have done it with her arm behind her back, while making me a sandwitch.</TD></TR></TABLE>
this is true.....ive done the auto to manual swap in 2 cars that I have owned....
Very easy IF you have everthing you need.....One night for a tranny swap and b16 IS doable...i did it in a 91 4 door civic in my driveway on my back with hand
tools, in three hours i was test driving
As long as you do everything right you should not have any problems, bsame as if it was from the dealer
bullshit? no thats not that much work! all you do is rip out all the automatic **** (shifter cable, pedals) and then just bolt in the 5 speed ****... its soooo not hard at all.
wireing is a peice of cake; connect the two fat wires together, then connect the green/black with the black wire, and then just swap in the engine and bolt up linkage, clutch lines, master cyl. and thats basically it.
my grandma could have done it with her arm behind her back, while making me a sandwitch.</TD></TR></TABLE>
this is true.....ive done the auto to manual swap in 2 cars that I have owned....
Very easy IF you have everthing you need.....One night for a tranny swap and b16 IS doable...i did it in a 91 4 door civic in my driveway on my back with hand
tools, in three hours i was test driving
As long as you do everything right you should not have any problems, bsame as if it was from the dealer
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