Hey I was wondering if I need new axels if I install a 5spd into my 1990 civic hb. It currently has a 4 spd. If I do need new axels what would be good axels to get. Also what are your preferences in exhaust systems

 

Same axles.

 

the std axels are different than the dx/si axles

 

they are different but they will work. all you have to do is change out one of the axle seals. i don't remember if it is the passenger or the drivers side that you have to change out, but all you need to do is just cross reference part numbers and you should be able to find out at any auto place like auto zone, pep boys, ect...

 

i have a STD that I put a 5spd CRX DX transmission on. Same axles.

 

I had a 90 HF with a 4spd in it and the HF axles worked perfect on them

 

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hf/std axles are the same, but different from dx/si axles. so i guess if you wanted an hf tranny, which is a 5 speed, it would work perfectly, but get ready for really long gears.

 

I hope you got the Si 5 speed. HF gears are nice for MPG, long as heck but the Si's gear ratio is comparable to the EX/Si hyrbids that a lot of people do.

My preference, I like GReddy. I'd recommend getting a local shop to do one though, much cheaper.

 

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Yes they are, but they are only different on the hub side.
They will plug into the 5 spd tranny no problem... well.. unless it's a ZC tranny.
ZC tranny has the different diff. Change out the diff and you can use your stock axles (do not use the ZC intermediate shaft).

 

What kind of 5spd is in a prelude

 

One that will definitely not fit in a civic without a complete engine swap.

 

Why is that?

 

WHat kind of motor would I need?

 

Preludes either came with

b20a=pre91 preludes

92-on either h23 or h22

Since your car has a d series none of these transmissions will bolt to your motor.

Here is a rule of thumb:

d series with d series

b series with b series

and so on...