I'm about to do a motor swap on a 4th gen prelude, out with the h23 and in with the h22, motor only.. and its a 5spd..

anyone just pull the motor out and put it back in without pulling the tranny too?

I think it would be easier.. please discuss.. pros and cons

thanks!

 

Never tried it and that does not seem easier. Even on a full lift have fun supporting the tranny and getting the mainshaft out of the clutch. I think you'll find that it's more work. Just my $0.02 tho

 

Just pull the whole thing out.. it's much much easier. You won't have to wrestle it to get it out.. or back in.
In fact I bet you will save time by removing the motor with the tranny than you would by fussing with it.

 

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agreed, separating the block from the tranny would be a PITA with tranny still attached to the car.

 

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anyone just pull the motor out and put it back in without pulling the tranny too?


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It's a pain in the *** with a five speed. Not too bad on an auto.

 

Did it once. Was actually easier to pull it. A little harder to put it back in. This was on a single cam though not an H series. Probably better off dropping the whole engine.

 

did this on my 88 Escort GT

but never on my hondas

 

Pull them both at the same time and it'll be alot easier. I don't know what your thnking is behind it but I can't possibly imagine pulling just the engine being easier...

Brian

 

Put it this way too (maybe it's just me) but there are times when I would rather pull the entire motor rather than just dropping a tranny. I'm really only that way when a motor is dirtier than **** but I still feel like that sometimes.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Kataku2K3 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Put it this way too (maybe it's just me) but there are times when I would rather pull the entire motor rather than just dropping a tranny. I'm really only that way when a motor is dirtier than **** but I still feel like that sometimes.</TD></TR></TABLE>I guess I can see what you're saying but as far as dropping a tranny, I would much rather just drop that then having to pull the engine, it's like half the work.

Brian

 

thanks for your replies

I got some help now so its not a problem.

I just like to hear waht others experience with some quirky ideas