okay soo the guy with the a2 swap backed out. so i bought a 02 type s trans, opened her up everything looks good as of what we saw. but i order a clutch kit for the ep3 model does it really matter? i thought the trans cases are the same just different internals and a extra gear. btw i have a k20a3 motor

 

did you order a flywheel too? I think the clutch and flywheel are interchangeable but the flywheels need to be for that certain setup.

So type-s clutch and type-s flywheel

 

no i way gonna buy it on friday when i get paid. so the clutch kit i got was for the ep3 so just get a flywheel for the ep3 that work with this clutch and i should be fine right. thanks, should had research before i bought it but i was pretty sure it was going to be fine. just double checking.

 

woo~~~who~~~, new tranny & new clutch, guess you're pretty stoked about driving it soon, huh???

 

Watch that 6th gear bud Don't hit reverse on the freeway lol!

 

Have fun with that 6 speed man, I bet it will be fun.

 

ohhh yeah! i got a 8 lbs flywheel for it and a excedy clutch kit, and the trans. but question how do i install a switch for reverse lockout, like how does it work and how do i do it. i need to make one and put it by the cig lighter thing to keep things looking clean.

like josh said i dont want that to happen lol! id be pretty pissed off after spending all this money. i getting another a3 motor next week too woohoo, plans are going with a reflash and megan racing midpie, and kid racing header i cant wait!

 

Project motor? Why not just get the k24a1 with the a2 head on it, that would be a sweet setup.

 

orlando man we need to get together again and cruise. maybe a meet???

 

not really sure exactly where the wires hook up to, cuz it was installed when I wasn't at the shop. I'll call and ask tomorrow and hit you back with info on install. I'm assuming it's wired to somewhere leading to ecu??? the way it works is;
1. Switch OFF: blocks it from getting into Reverse gear.
2. Switch ON: lets you engage into Reverse.

Let's say if you get type-s ecu with type-s tranny, you won't need it, but if you use your a3 ECU, you don't get that 5mph lock out. I had to use it cuz z3 ECU is not compatible with my swap. And, yes, you can install the switch anywhere. Originally it was to be installed where cruise control was, but I wanted switch near the shifter so I'll have easier access. I've gotten used to it after few weeks and I don't have to think about it now.

Also, can you reflash alone compatible with 6 sp tranny? I thought you needed kpro for it???

 

http://www.hondata.com/reflash_civicsi.html

 

theres meets in my area every thurday night. but my car will be out in spring i hope its done by then

 

I didn't find any answer to my question regarding the compatibility w/ 6sp tranny??? And if you're using your a3 ecu, you prolly want reverse lock out switch. Also, if you get the RH(delet CAT), you'll get engine check light which you'd need defouler...(kpro lets you delete it). In most of IL, you can't have the light on when you go for emissions check. Good thing they don't sniff your exhaust!

 

yes i will be using my a3 ecu since im gonna stay true to the motor due to funds, and yup i got a defouler, just looking for a deal on a used header in my area, and i would think the ecu would still work with the trans after reflash becuase it say will stilll work with the dealers hds, just need to wire the lockout thing. let me know what the shop says. thanks

 

dont have money for the full kpro right now, just need my car on the road asap

 

I see what you mean.

 

the switch's wired directly to the solenoid on the tranny. i was told it's not that difficult and since you work at honda, if you access to manual, you could prolly get a better idea by looking at the solenoid layout/diagram or something. I'm gonna be making my stop by the shop within two weeks to get some stuff installed/painted and I could def. ask for detailed layout, but not sure you want to wait that long... hope that helps bro.

 

hmmm okay the tranny is sitting in the back of my car right now. ill look in the books for some diagram and stuff, and yeah please ask if you can in 2 weeks, becuase im taking my timee i dont think it will be done by this month. i buying alot of things so i can do it all at once when the motor is ripped out.

 

i'm picking a type s trans up friday night! im so excited! just need to order the BC shifter and i'm set. only has 40k on it and im putting down 700. im scared about the lockout also lol. people say it's easier to go into reverse then you think.

 

i picked mine up last week with 70k on it for 600. get shifter bushings and the bc short shifter, and motor mount inserts. it will help from grinding or missing a gear from what i read.
yeah thats what i herd also so im like gonna be grinding my teeth when i go in to 6th. lol

 

already have innovative mounts and j's-dampener. quick question: will my a3 clutch/flywheel be able to use with the a2 trans or will i need to buy a new combo?

 

I think the clutch needs to be vehicle/motor specific, but the flywheel may fit...

 

a3 clutch and flywheel combo should work from what i look online. i order ep3 specific clutch kit and ep3 specific flywheel to go with my a2 trans