I have a 96 ex coupe. I am converting it to a 5spd. I bought an almost complete swap from a friend out of a 97 dx. The only things that im lacking is the ecu and I/M. I have read the write up how to do the swap. But no one answered me clearly. ( Or maybe im just dumb). But can i run the auto ex ecu, wire harness and I/M without runnig into problems? It will be a little while till i can get the manual ecu, W/H and I/M. I am planning on doing the swap tomorrow or sunday. that is if i can do the swap with the auto stuff.

 

also, is it possible to run a y7 intake mani of a 5spd?

 

Anyone? I would like to start this today.

 

It will run, but there will be a CEL for the automatic transmission, should be perfectly driveable though.

 

i think the y7 auto and manuel intakes are the same the y8's are different though. (Iacv)

 

i have been told to convert a auto ecu to manual there is a small tab that needs to be pulled out, but i have never seen this done or tried it myself, so i cant be of anymore help than that. i dont think the auto ecu will start/run the car because it will be looking for you to move from P/N into a drive gear. i may be wrong on that though. i am also thinking you will need to get a auto->manual tranny mount since the placement will be off slightly.

 

the ecu i know you can convert it to a manual but i have not done it on an obd2 ecu, but it should be driveable the way it is.... just have a check engine light for the trans stuff.... the trans mount you just have to use the 5 spd one, just make sure you hook up the clutch switch or you gonna be wonedering why its not starting... and you can use your stock harness...

 

thanks for the help guys!!

 

Another question. If I just use the auto ecu, w.h and i/m will my car still hit vtec? I have read that it wont. But I could be wrong

 

Hey i did this swap and here's what i did..

use manual ecu
connect 2 black wire in auto plug to start car
remove solonoid in the ignition to removed key
take off wind plate
wire back up light

if you have question pm me..