I'm looking at buying one,I'm talking with a guy right now and we're pretty far apart on price.But it would help if I could get opinions on whether or not this is worth the trouble to swap out.I have an 88 civic with the slushy 4 speed but it works excellent and only has 58,000 miles on it.
I'm in the process of doing a minime swap D15B2 w/Z6 head and it is coming along nicely,I've already converted over to mpfi.So I guess my question is:"Is it worth it????" I'm looking at getting some opinions on people that have actually done thisI also think this would be a great thread to start so please start giving me your pro's and con's as to why this is a "good" swap to undertake!!! Thanks in advance for all your help.

 

that 4 speed is pretty horrible for performance. of course its worth it to put in a Si tranny.

 

So have you done it?? What kind of gains??? More info?????

 

just do it.

 

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Thank you sooooooo much for that in depth informative post!!

 

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Thank you sooooooo much for that in depth informative post!! </TD></TR></TABLE>

dude its an si tranny short close gears, also a 5 speed

your dx tranny long gearing, meant for fuel economy, 4 speed

you do the math!

 

fine, you little *****. read the numbers.

88-91 Civic STD USDM Cable L3 3.250 1.650 1.033 0.823 -- 3.153 3.888

88-91 CRX Si USDM Cable L3 3.250 1.894 1.259 0.937 0.771 3.153 4.250

if you cant see the difference in gearing, then youre as hopeless as you seem. its a goddam no brainer.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Tyson &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">fine, you little *****. read the numbers.

88-91 Civic STD USDM Cable L3 3.250 1.650 1.033 0.823 -- 3.153 3.888

88-91 CRX Si USDM Cable L3 3.250 1.894 1.259 0.937 0.771 3.153 4.250

if you cant see the difference in gearing, then youre as hopeless as you seem.</TD></TR></TABLE>

F-you........you little ******!! Cracks me up how tuff some people are on forums.Don't have to be a dick just looking for someone who's done the swap and can give more in depth info than ....................."just do it"........Ya Retard!!

 

wee....

 

I have an Si tranny in my car. I never drove it with the original STD tranny, but I can only imagine how much that would have sucked.

I really like the Si tranny + d16z6 combo that I have in my STD. The engine and tranny seem very well matched.

Why not swap the Si in there? I mean, I bought mine for $70 and it was in excellent shape, no grinds or anything. They go all day long for less than $100.

For $100 or less, it is definately a worth while modification.

 

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F-you........you little ******!! Cracks me up how tuff some people are on forums.Don't have to be a dick just looking for someone who's done the swap and can give more in depth info than ....................."just do it"........Ya Retard!!</TD></TR></TABLE>

Trust me, Tyson knows his stuff just like many other. Pick and choose your battles wisely. And I agree with Tyson just do it you won't be disappointed.

 

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Trust me, Tyson knows his stuff just like many other. Pick and choose your battles wisely. And I agree with Tyson just do it you won't be disappointed. </TD></TR></TABLE>

I never said Tyson didn't know his stuff what I am saying is he might want to be a little less of an *******.I asked a simple question and this Tyson guy jumps all in my **** with the little ***** comment,but thank you for the advice.Also thank you
EJ1 wilcox cause thats the kind of post I'm looking for.I want personal experiences not technical,gear ratio's and tourque specs!! But I guess he tried.

 

thank you soooooooo much for your apology.

-that tyson guy.

 

Dude if you are under the impression that was an apology your even more of an idiot than I originally thought. Plus don't you have anything better to do than talk to us inferior dim wits.Just let it go and go somewhere else.I'm actually pm'ing with a guy who pretty decent just "Take off eh!!"

 

Defineately do the 5spd swap..On my old std I converted to the dx 5psd..Alot better.

 

good point. why do i bother?

"I give up. The morons can have the thread."

 

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dude its an si tranny short close gears, also a 5 speed

your dx tranny long gearing, meant for fuel economy, 4 speed

you do the math!
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Dx has a 5spd and has the same gear ratios 1-5 as the si ..its the final drive thats different..Std is 4spd..And I wouldnt really call it fuel econony ,,on the highway at least..Feels like you need another gear..

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Tyson &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">good point. why do i bother?

"I give up. The morons can have the thread." </TD></TR></TABLE>

To take a quote from you.......Just do it!!! C-ya.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> Dude if you are under the impression that was an apology your even more of an idiot than I originally thought. Plus don't you have anything better to do than talk to us inferior dim wits.Just let it go and go somewhere else.I'm actually pm'ing with a guy who pretty decent just "Take off eh!!"</TD></TR></TABLE>

How much more ungrateful can you get man? You are asking for help, so someone responds and you blow up on them.... I don't get it.

But the si is definitely worth it.

 

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Dx has a 5spd and has the same gear ratios 1-5 as the si ..its the final drive thats different..Std is 4spd..And I wouldnt really call it fuel econony ,,on the highway at least..Feels like you need another gear..</TD></TR></TABLE>

Is this a direct swap,do I need any shift linkage or anything extra other than the tranny???

 

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How much more ungrateful can you get man? You are asking for help, so someone responds and you blow up on them.... I don't get it.

But the si is definitely worth it.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Read the whole post and see who jumped on who first.

 

i take it back, im back. cant ignore the misinformation i must have missed.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by b18_crx &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">your dx tranny long gearing, meant for fuel economy, 4 speed
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the 4spd tranny is NOT the same thing as the DX tranny, which that seems to infer. this is just for general information for everyone else reading this, not directed at the screaming cry baby.

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Dx has a 5spd and has the same gear ratios 1-5 as the si ..its the final drive thats different..Std is 4spd.</TD></TR></TABLE>

this is correct.

 

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Read the whole post and see who jumped on who first.</TD></TR></TABLE>

no, you jumped on me first with your attitude. youre just too immature to see that. everyone else seems to see that.

but whatever. see the sig, im out.

 

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no, you jumped on me first with your attitude. youre just too immature to see that. everyone else seems to see that.

but whatever. see the sig, im out.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Just leave ya Chucklehead.Find something better to do than clog up this post,you've said it twice so again................Take your own advice and Just do it!!

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Tyson &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">no, you jumped on me first with your attitude. youre just too immature to see that. everyone else seems to see that.</TD></TR></TABLE>

That's how I see it...