I have a 93 civic dx 3dr. I am looking for a close ratio transmission that will bolt up to the stock d15. Is there such a beast, if so what car or model did it come in.

 

I think the EX tranny would be your best bet.

 

EX is the closest D-series tranny, correct me if I am wrong. Where is Ohio are you from?

 

liek they said ex tranny or a y8 tranny. go with the y8 .

 

Y8

 

get the Y8 tranny. there built a lil stronger than the z6 tranny

 

I live in Pickerington Ohio, I work at Columbus Diesel Supply as a machinist in the tracktor pull department. I build turbos that make over 100 pounds boost. I was going to go with an H22 but i found that it weights 185 pounds more than what the D15 is so I want to use the 1.5 with a turbo. I also have a complete H22 for sale. It is out of a Prelude SI or SH with the electronic slip diff.

 

I hate to sound like an idiot but, the y8 will it bolt up to the D15 and what models did it come in. Or where on the tranny is it stamped as to what model the tranny is.

 

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1996-2000 Honda Civic EX (Coupe and Sedan) comes with the D16Y8 transmission. These have the stronger shift forks. You can also get the 1992-1995 Honda Civic EX/Si (Hatch, Coupe and Sedan) transmission. Idential gear ratios to the D16Y8, but the the D16Z6 have a bit weaker shift fork.

Yes, the D16Z6/D16Y8 tranmission will bolt right up with no problems. Always remember, when you buy the used transmission, get a new OEM input shaft bearing, rear main seal and input shaft seal (as BauleyCivic showed up what happens if you don't).

IMO, get the D16Y8. Newer, less miles, less prone to have gear grinds.

 

Y8 = steel shift forks
Z6 = aluminum shift forks

To make it even more racey, you can put in a different final drive to increase the ratio from close to 4:1 to either 4.7:1 or 4.9:1.

If you plan on boosting a good amount, a LSD differential would be a good upgrade to the transmission as well!

 

Thanks You have all been very helpful I know where to go to get my answeres now. My project is nearing completion, and will still have more questions.

Again Thank You

 

Don't be afraid of getting the Z6 trans, it's just as good as the Y8, and probably cheaper too. If you are gonna rag on your transmission it's going to break regardless of whether you have steel shift forks or aluminum shift forks.

 

True, but thats like saying if you race all the time your engines gonna break anyway, so why use forged internals? Well nothing lasts forever, but its usually better to have things last as long as possible, instead of breaking after a short period of time. The faster things break, the faster you gotta spend your $$$ that you were probably gonna use for something else.

 

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But if you are going to be spending money anyhow, wouldn't you want to get the best one for your money??? I sure would!

I've seen enough pictures of Z6 trannies with broken shift forks, and the gear sets are just fine.