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Old 11-04-2002, 10:44 AM
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I have a 5 speed in my 95 dx hatch. It's getting old now and starting to make noises. it's served me well. should i get an ex/si tranny or fix this old dog? how difficult is it to rebuild a tranny? Thanks.
Old 11-04-2002, 10:46 AM
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Default Re: New transmission recomendation (civicmatt)

hmm......if you still have the stock motor then just rebuild the tranny or get one out of the junkyards for $10.......
Old 11-04-2002, 10:49 AM
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This might be a good time to upgrade, but is it worth it?
Old 11-04-2002, 10:52 AM
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Default Re: New transmission recomendation (civicmatt)

upgrading the tranny on a 100hp motor isnt the best of ideas, but if you can find it cheap, go for it.....IMO, i'd just save up some $$ or take a loan out the bank and swap in a DOHC motor/tranny.....it's up to you dude, but if you're strapped for cash, just replace it
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Default Re: New transmission recomendation (civicmatt)

The EX/Si tranny upgrade is the best thing you can do for the D15B7.

Gas mileage will get better also.
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Default Re: New transmission recomendation (Mista Bone)

My only problem with the ex/si tranny is finding one near me so I don't end up paying shipping. how much should i pay for one?
Old 11-04-2002, 11:23 AM
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Default Re: New transmission recomendation (Mista Bone)

Gas mileage will get better also.
please correct my ignorance, but i would think the longer gears of the dx tranny would be better for gas milage since rpm's would keep a bit lower?

again, please feel free to correct my misguided logic here. i know you are quite knowledgeable with d-series trannies and the gearing problems that make "sohc" a four letter word.
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Default Re: New transmission recomendation (civicmatt)

http://www.car-part.com, good junk yard search and lets you search fairly close to you. So shipping won't be killer.
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Default Re: New transmission recomendation (hanson said)

Gas mileage will get better also.

please correct my ignorance, but i would think the longer gears of the dx tranny would be better for gas milage since rpm's would keep a bit lower?

again, please feel free to correct my misguided logic here. i know you are quite knowledgeable with d-series trannies and the gearing problems that make "sohc" a four letter word.
The gear ratio is the same, just final drive is different. Can you explain how gas mileage increases?
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Default Re: New transmission recomendation (El Breako Dancero)

if you can find a b16 tranny that would be a good setup
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Default Re: New transmission recomendation (Bob-DC2)

if you can find a b16 tranny that would be a good setup
for his d15 motor?
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d and b don't get along!!!

no match


14.0@99.6/cx-gsr
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Default Re: New transmission recomendation (J T)

thank you. B16?
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Default Re: New transmission recomendation (civicmatt)

You should be able to pick up a 92-95 EX/Si trans cheap at a local salvage yard. This is the better way to go because of the better gearing.
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Default Re: New transmission recomendation (hanson said)

In a low rpm/HIGH torque V8 world you would be right. But letting a puny D15B7 "sing" it's way to is peak VE is the best way to get higher MPG.

All I can say, others will argue, but no one will provide proof.
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Default Re: New transmission recomendation (neof69)

You should be able to pick up a 92-95 EX/Si trans cheap at a local salvage yard. This is the better way to go because of the better gearing.
Good luck for cheap. average is $250-$400 for the EX/Si. A CX/VX/DX/LX tranny is way cheaper, $50-$100. The 1.6 is worth it though. I just got a 94 EX tranny for $150. Just keep looking. Rebuilding isn't cheap IMO. I asked Honda along time ago...$2900. That should give you a laugh, and relaize $300 is pretty good for a low milage 1.6 tranny.
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Default Re: New transmission recomendation (buster13)

Thanks.
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