have a '94 civic with a built for boost sohc zc non v-tec sitting on 10 lbs. Problem is when ever I launch, I can't get it into 2nd without letting the rpms drop considerably, usually when I fall out of the boost revs. Have energy suspension motor mount inserts and prothane's shift bushing kit as well as a short shifter. The tranny is in tip top shape and never had a problem with it in the last turbo setup and same with the short shifter. Thinking is might either lie in the motor mount inserts or the shift linkage bushing kit. All other gears shift flawlessly, just 1st to 2nd is kickin my ****, and it's only when I'm trying to do a run, econo dirving it shifts perfectly. It's like it'll hit a wall and even forcing it will just grind but still won't go in. Open to sugestions. Tranny fluid is half lucas half 10w30.


Modified by sohczcturbo at 12:37 AM 8/25/2008

 

I know this is an old thread but I was google searching honda-tech (Cause the new search sucks!) and found this thread. I had the exact same problems and it was clutch related. I swaped clutchs because my 6 puck was toast and the problem was gone.

 

i was seeming to have the same problem but going from a high rpm to a lower gear usally 4th ro 3rd it like sticks and if u jam it grinds as well, i havent fixed it yet but i was thinking it was a plastic peice thats on the shifter possibly broke, but im not sure let me know if u find out

 

i used to have tranny problems my self in tell i found out that i was low on tanny fluid. i also heard that if u drive your car hard then u should change ur tranny fluid with engine oil that its actually better???? not sure if its true or not?

 

2nd gear synchro goin bad.

 

If the syncro was bad it would grind. I never had grinding problems, only issues shifting at high rpms. 1/2 sleeve sets are $325! So replacing them sucks. My 1/2 showed some wear but not enough to warrent the money to replace them. Hell you can get a used GSR tranny for $500

 

I would replace the lower trans mounts or fill them with window weld to stiffen them up. I had problems like this auto xing and know several others that have had the same issues with their civics. Most atribute it to the motor and trans shifting under hard launchs and that binds up the shifter rod enough to not let you shift into gear.