From what I gathered on here, it sounds like my stock tranny is in need of an input shaft bearing. I've pulled the tranny a few times already for various reasons, and have chosen to not fix this one anymore. I want to get a d16z6 or y8 and have some questions that I can't find a definitive answer to.
A buddy of mine keeps telling me to go for the y8, but why that over just a z6? Obviously the newer the engine, the better chance of less miles. OBDII over OBDI? Really? On to the transmission...
I really don't want to do the full hydraulic conversion due to financial & downtime reasons. I see that a lot of people like the Innovative Mounts and the have the kit for the 88-91 civic with 92+ D-series swap with hydraulic conversion, and wanted to know if that was really all I needed. The hinging bracket turns the hydraulic components basically back to a cable setup, right? Or am I not understanding that correctly. Does anyone have this done that can help, or is there a thread that has covered this so I can fully understand what is needed? Basically a checklist of parts I need to buy and have there the day I do the swap.

 

sounds like what you've got is pretty accurate there. in order to use the 92+ hydro trannies you will need the cable to hydro conversion bracket which as you've already figured out allows you to use your stock cable on a previously hydraulically operated transmission. as far as which motor to go with i would recommend the z6 over the y8 because the y series motors are a lot more prone to spun rod bearings. plus the z6 and y8 have virtually the same amount of hp/tq.

 

z6 has two oiling ports on the crank as apposed to the y series only has one.

 

i would go z6 just for the ease and they are pretty much the same motor number wise. also i would save some money and just pick up another cable tranny and mate that to your z6/y8. it will be cheaper to buy a longblock/cable tranny then a whole z6/y8 swap then the innovative mounts.

 

What's the pro/con with this? 2 means better flow right?

I can get the z6/y8 + hydro tranny for about $700 from a recycler where as seperating them, the motor will cost me $450 alone. I've been searching daily on craigslist for a cable tranny and simply cannot find one near me in good condition. The reason I wanted the hydro was just because I can get one with less miles, and getting one from the recycler, they won't get away with lying to me the way someone on CL would.

The Innovative mount kit for 92+ civic with hydro conversion I found for $329, so alittle over a grand to do the entire swap. A local tranny shop wanted that just to rebuild my stock tranny!

 

^^^ Let's make this simple... 2 Hookers are always better than 1... ^^^

It is your money, do what you want. I would go for the Hydro... they are better transmissions anyways. Also get a Z6 it will be more swap friendly (less sensors/wires left over) and more economical for you in the long run.

 

if u do the z6 like i am in the process of doing so now u can take the driver side mount bracket off of ur d15 and bolt it onto the z6 fits great

 

I've got a d16a6. There are supposed to be issues with the axles binding, that's why you are supposed to tell them you are using a '92+ d series motor. Maybe your d15 is different...I don't know...