I have a '96 Accord LX and I would like to swap the stock auto tranny with a 5-speed out of any other '94-'97 Accord. My questions are: How hard is this swap to do? How much will it cost, assuming I get the parts used? And, what other things will I need to get from the donor Accord aside from the transmission, clutch, etc.? I tried a search, but that came up empty, which is why I'm asking you fellow Accord owners for help. Any and all assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

 

not worth it. buy another accord or prelude.

 

well i got all the parts for 900 and the shop is doing it for 350 and they r gonna buy my automatic form me for 200 so they r basically doing it for 150. i called HAP recycling in cali and they wanted 575 for all parts shipped except the tranny and 1500 for everything with the tranny. that s carzy but u can get a tranny for 250 on ebay

 

if you must swap it all out, get an h22a or h23a1 tranny.

 

Thanks for the reply and the suggestions. So far I would need the tranny (of course), clutch, pedal assembly, etc. But, will I need the computer out of the donor car? Or are there any wires I would need? Thanks!

 

i disagree.

swapping my car was the best thing i ever did.. HOWEVER i have a clue and did the work myself (save my father helping me with some welding i assed up since i wasnt so hot at welding then).

your computer is fine. only other thing you might look at snagging is the engine harness to the tranny.. i still dont have operating backup lights since 1998

all in all i got out about 250-300 dollars.


[Modified by GimpyAccord, 2:40 PM 10/9/2002]

 

LOL!

 

wanna hear something funnier.. if i dont pull the fuse on them they are stuck ON!!! the reason being honda is stupid and unlike most auto makers used the gear selector to decide when the backup lights went on/off (on the 4th gens anyway .. dunno about laters). ... so basicall you have to do some annoying wiring which i really dont care about to make them work. I've learned to back carefully

 

whos doin your auto to manual swap???

and these are the parts needed for the swap

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 (90-97 Accord 92-96 Prelude)
8. Clutch master cylinder w/ reservoir (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

 

I'll be doing the swap myself. Well, with the aid of a friend of mine I should say, just for ease of installation. Thanks for the parts list though. It will really help when I begin searching for everything. Thanks!

 

i have an 88 accord and my dad and a couple of friends converted it from auto to 5speed in 2 days and they said that it wasnt that hard to do. it runs great too. but my car is 2 gens older than urs so i dont know wut u need to do it successfully

 

i would agree wit hybid on that one. u do need alot of stuff to make it work

 

ok well we got the stuff 99% done but there are only 2 of the 3 bolt/stids present for the clutch pedal now the clutch doesn; work right...

 

Wouldn't it jsut be cheaper and easier to buy a 5spd. accord and sell yours?

'96 accord, 5 spd, 75K miles

 

drill a hole and put an bolt and nut and spacer for the top bolt of the clutch pedal. I did this...had to remove the wiper cover outside the car to get the bolt in the hole i drilled.

 

What does everyone use for the spacer between the firewall and the clutch petal bracket?

 

congratulations..you just brought back a 16 year old thread...

 

Cool, I had a question 👌

 

Just a metal spacer of whatever length you need from a home improvement store. I think i bought a few different sizes and then cut one down with a hacksaw for a better fit. Good luck!