i blew my d16y7 non-vtech up in my civic and im buying a d16 vtech tomorrow i was just wondering if everything is going to be plug and play or what.... and my y7 tranny will bolt up to vtech motor right?

 

it should be except the harness and trash the y7 tranny and get the y8 tranny it should feel better

 

^^ yup get a y8 harness it'll make your life a whole lot easier and also a y8 ecu as well

 

i plan on it sometime but my buddy needed a tranny bad for his civic and i helped him out and told him where the one to the motor im buying was but ill find one around im a little low on cash soo im just workin with what i can

 

I would have gotten an LS Auto swap instead

 

not plug and play. you'll need to do some wiring, VTEC solenoid, VTEC pressure switch, knock sensor, rewire IACV to 2 wire (unless the Y8 came out of an automatic).

 

Hey, i Need help with the engine harness wiring . I should have labeled them before taking them all apart .

 

https://honda-tech.com/forums/showthread.php?p=48795245

 

Okay, I actually have the opposite. I'm in need of a new tranny (soon not immediately). I have a D16Y7 clean as a whistle with mild tranny issues - can I put the D16Y8 tranny in my sweet ride as a replacement WITHOUT unnecessary roughness and craziness? Obviously swap the clutch, but what else? I ask because I have a D16Y8 tranny available right now!

 

you can use it. you don't have to swap the clutch, as they are the same.

 

Since not a single person in this entire thread has been specific, yes, you can swap between MANUAL Y7 and Y8 (LX/DX vs EX) transmissions, but NOT automatics.

 

he said clutch. you're not swapping clutches out without tearing apart an automatic transmission. it is logical assumption.

 

old thread. anyone with questions should start a new detailed thread.

 

There are also a LOT of people out there that don't realize that an automatic transmission has a flywheel and torque converter sitting between the motor and transmission, and just think everything has a magical clutch down there. Rule #1 of giving any kind of advice: The only assumption you should make is that the other guy has absolutely no idea what they're talking about.

 

Which is good advice, because I don't. I have a D16Y7 5 Speed Manual. I meant a new clutch since I'm ripping it apart anyways. My engine is too good to toss it just yet. Just typical Honda 2nd gear deterioration. (Been doing my homework :-))

 

If you want real answers to issues.