Would i gain anything just doing a tranny swap on a d15b7
11-06-2003, 11:44 PM
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Would i gain anything just doing a tranny swap on a d15b7
would i gain anything say i swap to a 92-95 Ex tranny or a SI tranny?
if so what year should i get.... right now i have a auto dx tranny..... please let me know..
im short on money and i know people who can get me a decent tranny cheap... i just dont know what to get. i hear a dx tranny holds you back?
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if so what year should i get.... right now i have a auto dx tranny..... please let me know..
im short on money and i know people who can get me a decent tranny cheap... i just dont know what to get. i hear a dx tranny holds you back?
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11-07-2003, 12:32 AM
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Re: Would i gain anything just doing a tranny swap on a d15b7 (EclipticX)
the ex/si tranny swap is one of the best things you can do on the single cam...
it is a pretty big difference, the only issue is that you say your short on money, a auto to manual swap is expensive...so im not sure how you are gona do it on a tight budget
it is a pretty big difference, the only issue is that you say your short on money, a auto to manual swap is expensive...so im not sure how you are gona do it on a tight budget
11-07-2003, 06:01 AM
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The y8 would be better by having the steel shiftfork, then the z6 aluminium one and heard of them breaking. But like another guy said before, I don't know how your gonna go cheap on a auto 2 manual swap, but good luck.
11-07-2003, 07:53 AM
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Re: Would i gain anything just doing a tranny swap on a d15b7 (egizzle6)
the only thing that's expensive is buying the tranny/clutch/fly.the rest of the parts could be found in a junkyard.or even all of em'.
11-07-2003, 08:06 AM
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Re: Would i gain anything just doing a tranny swap on a d15b7 (b18bcivic)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by b18bcivic »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">the only thing that's expensive is buying the tranny/clutch/fly.the rest of the parts could be found in a junkyard.or even all of em'.</TD></TR></TABLE>
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11-07-2003, 08:55 AM
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Re: Would i gain anything just doing a tranny swap on a d15b7 (egizzle6)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by egizzle6 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The y8 would be better by having the steel shiftfork, then the z6 aluminium one and heard of them breaking. But like another guy said before, I don't know how your gonna go cheap on a auto 2 manual swap, but good luck.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I'm a newb when it comes to 5th gens.......does the Y8 hydro tranny plug & play in the 5th gen chassis? I assume it does, but it's rarely safe to assume anything.
I'm a newb when it comes to 5th gens.......does the Y8 hydro tranny plug & play in the 5th gen chassis? I assume it does, but it's rarely safe to assume anything.
11-07-2003, 09:00 AM
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Re: Would i gain anything just doing a tranny swap on a d15b7 (EclipticX)
even if your car was a manual dx I would assume that it would make your car accelerate even faster than if you swapped on a vtec head. The dx tranny holds you back so much.
11-07-2003, 09:33 AM
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Re: Would i gain anything just doing a tranny swap on a d15b7 (DJ_SaNdOz)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DJ_SaNdOz »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
I'm a newb when it comes to 5th gens.......does the Y8 hydro tranny plug & play in the 5th gen chassis? I assume it does, but it's rarely safe to assume anything.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yes.
To the thread starter, definitely add an EX transmission. Your quarter mile times will go down by roughly half a second
I'm a newb when it comes to 5th gens.......does the Y8 hydro tranny plug & play in the 5th gen chassis? I assume it does, but it's rarely safe to assume anything.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yes.
To the thread starter, definitely add an EX transmission. Your quarter mile times will go down by roughly half a second
11-07-2003, 12:30 PM
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Re: Would i gain anything just doing a tranny swap on a d15b7 (BauleyCivic)
how much am i roughly looking at to get a decent job.....? you see i fear i might have to have some work done to my auto no.... it sounds like it kinda grinds into gear when i put it in drive.....
so if its gonna cost me alot of money then i just want to wait and save for the manual swap.
so if its gonna cost me alot of money then i just want to wait and save for the manual swap.
11-07-2003, 12:31 PM
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Re: Would i gain anything just doing a tranny swap on a d15b7 (EclipticX)
oops i didnt read the auto part...**** that ****...get a manual EX transmission...all auto trannys are ****, dont swap an auto for an auto
11-07-2003, 12:48 PM
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Re: Would i gain anything just doing a tranny swap on a d15b7 (BauleyCivic)
Not to hijack or anything but I'm also planning to do the same thing. I plan to get an EX tranny, do I have to budget for anything else, assuming the tranny has no problems? My car is already a manual transmission.
How hard is it to put in or how much would it cost to have a shop put it in? I need to fix the bearings and I figured it might be cheaper to just get a used tranny.
How hard is it to put in or how much would it cost to have a shop put it in? I need to fix the bearings and I figured it might be cheaper to just get a used tranny.
11-07-2003, 01:03 PM
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I'm sure its better, but do you have to get new clutch, flywheel, and bearings?
I'm trying to find out to make sure that I can afford all the stuff I need. Right now I don't think I have the moola for that extra stuff. I just want to buy a tranny and install it.
I'm trying to find out to make sure that I can afford all the stuff I need. Right now I don't think I have the moola for that extra stuff. I just want to buy a tranny and install it.
11-07-2003, 01:30 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by g4hatchie »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i spent close to a grand for my auto -> manny swap, and i used the Dx tranny 
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Thats a lot. Why didn't you just buy an EX/Si swap? I'm sure it wouldn't have cost much more than that. Yea it sucks too that you didn't even get the better tranny.
</TD></TR></TABLE>Thats a lot. Why didn't you just buy an EX/Si swap? I'm sure it wouldn't have cost much more than that. Yea it sucks too that you didn't even get the better tranny.
11-07-2003, 01:34 PM
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Re: Would i gain anything just doing a tranny swap on a d15b7 (EclipticX)
Sell your car and get a manual tranny something else. Don't waste your time doing a conversion IMO.
Your Dx gearset in your tranny is not holding you back--it's the auto tranny itself.
Your Dx gearset in your tranny is not holding you back--it's the auto tranny itself.
11-09-2003, 05:41 AM
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Re: Would i gain anything just doing a tranny swap on a d15b7 (Todd00)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Todd00 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Sell your car and get a manual tranny something else. Don't waste your time doing a conversion IMO.
Your Dx gearset in your tranny is not holding you back--it's the auto tranny itself.</TD></TR></TABLE>
exactly. i wish i wouldnt have bought the auto in the first place and just kept looking until i found a manual. i just got excited that i found an EG for a good price in good condition, perfectly stock, and owned by adults. with the money i spent on the auto -> manual i could have had my turbo kit completed and on the car. i'm kicking myself for it now, but i'm glad it's a 5 speed...
Your Dx gearset in your tranny is not holding you back--it's the auto tranny itself.</TD></TR></TABLE>
exactly. i wish i wouldnt have bought the auto in the first place and just kept looking until i found a manual. i just got excited that i found an EG for a good price in good condition, perfectly stock, and owned by adults. with the money i spent on the auto -> manual i could have had my turbo kit completed and on the car. i'm kicking myself for it now, but i'm glad it's a 5 speed...
11-09-2003, 05:43 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by RustyDX »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Thats a lot. Why didn't you just buy an EX/Si swap? I'm sure it wouldn't have cost much more than that. Yea it sucks too that you didn't even get the better tranny. </TD></TR></TABLE>
yeah it wouldve--i looked into it. lol
Thats a lot. Why didn't you just buy an EX/Si swap? I'm sure it wouldn't have cost much more than that. Yea it sucks too that you didn't even get the better tranny. </TD></TR></TABLE>
yeah it wouldve--i looked into it. lol
11-09-2003, 07:32 AM
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Re: Would i gain anything just doing a tranny swap on a d15b7 (Todd00)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Todd00 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Sell your car and get a manual tranny something else. Don't waste your time doing a conversion IMO.
Your Dx gearset in your tranny is not holding you back--it's the auto tranny itself.</TD></TR></TABLE>
After you've spent the money you don't have by doing your automatic > manual conversion, you'll be moderately satisfied with the moderate increase in quickness. But in the long run, I promise, you'll find that it's not enough. Then you'll be looking to spend more money that you don't have by swapping in a B-series motor, or trying to save up more money that you don't have to buy another EG that comes with a manual transmission. 
Your Dx gearset in your tranny is not holding you back--it's the auto tranny itself.</TD></TR></TABLE>
After you've spent the money you don't have by doing your automatic > manual conversion, you'll be moderately satisfied with the moderate increase in quickness. But in the long run, I promise, you'll find that it's not enough. Then you'll be looking to spend more money that you don't have by swapping in a B-series motor, or trying to save up more money that you don't have to buy another EG that comes with a manual transmission.
11-11-2003, 07:48 PM
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Look guy, dont take to opinions, do the swap, youll be glad you did, i can almost promise you, by the way, what motor are you running?, if its non vtec, than I still recommend it, if its vtec, than I deffedently recomend it
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