96 accord ex vtec
is there a site that sells full manual kits or do i need to find a donor car?

 

Looking to do the same, 6th gen, '00 Accord SE. Basically same question. I'm trying to figure out where to find a tranny. Got a salvage yard nearby so I can look there, but I'm wondering how worthwhile that is. If I find one, how do I know that it's good?

You're asking about full manual kits. Is that a better option than a donor car? Can you find a donor, rebuild it and put it in for less than a full manual kit?

Sorry, I'm not helping you much.

 

well personally i don't have too much of a problem getting a donor car for cheaper parts. you can always replace the major parts that do the work on a manual transmission.

manuals>automatic funner and faster

but the idea of a full manual kit sounds great. everyone likes new parts. i doubt there will be a place that has a full kit but probably partial kits

 

junk yard ftw

 

There is no "off the shelf KIT" for this conversion. I found myself a donor car. Sometimes you end up with lemon **** and sometimes you dont. Its kinda a gamble, I would recommend getting your parts from a salvage yard or atleast a shop who will give your trans atleast a 60 day warranty just to be safe. You might have to install the trans twice if the first one is a lemon. But atleast it was covered under warranty and you didnt have to pay for it.

 

this is what i figured was going to need to be done. ok know i can find a salvage yard with a donor but is there a site that lists the parts needed for the conversion. ive never worked on a manual tranny before so i wanna make sure i get everything i need. im gonna try and get as many new parts as possible

 

Your going to attempt this yourself? I see these kinds of questions ALOT man, and the thing I think of. If you dont know what you need then how are you going to know how it works or how to install it.
There are a few write ups here and there for the conversion. But write ups will NOT take the place of the actuall ability to do the work yourself.
If you have ever dropped the trans yourself im sure you could do the conversion. But if the only thing you have ever done to the car is put gas in the car or put on your fancy little short ram intake, I would look into having someone else do the work.
I dont want to deter you from working on your car, but its not an "easy" task. It takes some "for real" mechanical ability.
You have to start somewhere though. GL

EDIT* forgot the list lol.
GENERAL LIST
1. 5 speed transmission (F22, F23, H22, H23)
2. 5 speed starter (90-02 Accord 92-02 Prelude)
3. 5 speed shifter assembly w/ shifter cables (90-97 Accord, 92-96 Prelude)
4. 5 speed drivers side axle (your year accord, but from 5-spd version)
5. 5 speed intermediate shaft (your year accord, but from 5-spd version)
6. 5 speed clutch pedal assembly (90-97 Accord, 92-96 Prelude)
7. 5 speed brake pedal arm (90-93 Accord, 94-97 Accord)
8. Clutch master cylinder w/ reservoir and lines (90-97 Accord 92-96 Prelude)
9. Clutch line from Clutch master cylinder to clutch dampener (90-97 Accord 92-96 Prelude)
10. Clutch dampener assembly (90-97 Accord 92-96 Prelude)
11. Clutch line from Clutch dampener to 5 speed tranny (90-97 Accord 92-96 Prelude)
12. Clutch line from 5 speed tranny to slave cylinder (90-97 Accord 92-96 Prelude)
13. Slave cylinder (90-97 Accord 92-96 Prelude)
14. Clutch (90-02 Accord 92-01 Prelude)
15. Flywheel (90-02 Accord 92-01 Prelude)
16. 5 speed mount (Your year, 5-spd version)
17. 5 speed mount bracket (go to Honda - tell them to look for the bracket that is welded on the car - part is S.O.P and costs 15-25.00) (see notes)
18. MIG WELDER (see notes)
19. BOLTS: 8 Flywheel Bolts, 6 Pressure Plate Bolts, 3 Intermediate Shaft Bolts, 1 Long Tranny Bolt
20. Recommended: HELMS Service Manual (http://www.helminc.com)

^^^ taken from ACCORD FAQ!

 

cool ty much for the list. yes im aware of the amount of work. i actually just started actually working on my car about a month ago. completely removed the entire intake for cleaning and put a used jdm transmission in it after mine busted. im definitely up for the challenge

haynes manual really saved my *** haha

 

No disagreement there. Like you said, have to start somewhere. I found the FAQ's and the write up for my 6th gen as well. Mine's not a daily driver so I can take my time and learn as I go. Got tools, help, space, etc. So I'm up to the challenge

I work on my vehicles all the time. Just haven't done this. Never had to replace a tranny. There's a first time for everything.