I was wondering if an integra LS 5 speed would link up properly to my d16. my tranny is going bad and i need to replace it. i have heard that the ls transmissions can take a serious beating so i'd like to install that on my 88 CRX. the transmission is from an 89 LS non vtec b18 integra.

 

no it will not directly bolt up unless you get a special conversion for it. and trans mounts and more. get a d series tranny its much easier.

 

could i possibly get a tranny from a newer d16 civic? maybe up to 95?

 

Yes you can 92-00 D series Civic but you will need to convert to hydro setup.

 

hydro setup? explain that to me. like a wet clutch, etc?

 

your car has a cable operating an arm for the clutch. the newer transmissions have a hydraulic slave cylinder. you need parts or a kit to convert your cable movement to operate the hydraulics

 

okay. that seems like a quite formidable task. So that is a lot of work to switch out. until what year was a cable used? it would just be easier to forgo the conversion and use a transmission that would bolt right up.