so i just bought an em2. it is automatic and i want to convert to manual. so i was wondering what you guys think would be cheaper just doing the trani or getting a differet motor something cheap like a d16 or something.
or is that even possible? let me know what you guys think cuz i dont want auto its so boring thank you

 

No offense here, but a few things...

1. Please use some sort of grammar. It's very difficult to read a run-on sentence in all capitals.
2. There's a thread that is stuck to the top of the forum with "READ THIS BEFORE POSTING" in the title. That'd be the FAQ's: https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-civic-2001-2005-78/faqs-guidelines-read-before-posting-2101211/
The first link in the Transmission part of the Drivetrain section:

 

oh ok thank you. im sorry about all the run on sentences too

 

No worries, bud. You'll also want to check out the FAQ's thread in general. You'll find that a D16 really isn't a possible swap without tons of fabrication. K-series swaps are the only really feasible swap option.

 

yeah i just dont have the money for it i wish i did there is a full k swap on ebay for 3700 i wih i had that kinda money right now you know i was just wondering what the cheapest outcome would be you know

 

You're looking at about $700 or so for the manual swap.

 

yeah i dont think im going to do it im just going to sell the em2 and get another prelude i miss my bb4 it was nice had the leather interior h22a ughhhhh but i really appreciate the help man

 

No problem. There's a reason why the 7th Generation Civics don't get many followers. It's a cost thing. Value per dollar is better on other Civic chassis.

 

yeah i understand that i wish i had the money for it they look sexy when done right thats for sure but the one i got is kinda beat up and i was going to go with all jdm parts and expected for it to take awhile its just i hate automatic you know

 

You should change it for a manual since tuning on this generation of Civic sucks. You need MT before doing any serious mods, K-Pro will be your best friend.

 

All JDM parts?

There weren't any Japanese coupes for the 7th generation Civic. The chassis hardly saw aftermarket support at all (referring to the sedan, since the hatchback isn't really all that similar in many ways), in Japan.

 

i just mean having everything shipped from japan

 

If they're after market parts, why do you care where they're shipped from?

Hondata, Hasport, Hybrid racing, KiddRacing, Skunk2, Tein, Blox, and etcetera are all American companies. The JDM parts people like to use are for OEM styling changes or OEM engines not available in USDM, only going with aftermarket JDM parts is pretty limiting.

 

It may be illegal to put a older motor in your car depending where you live. Also If you keep the em2 then it may be better to trade it in for a manual one or just do the swap. I did it and it cost me around $800, Don't regret it at all and running great.

 

^Did you do the work yourself?

 

yup, below is a write up i made but didnt put have pics of it

http://www.***********.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11753