i have a y8 auto and i want to swap to a manual. do i have to have an ex tranny from the same year as the engine or will other ex models fit the engine.

 

Yup the Z6 tranny will work just fine, new trannies are generally in better condition so that's something to keep in mind... Good Luck

 

i have to know for sure that the z6 will fit. will i have to get the accessories (linkage, master cylinder, etc.) from an eg?

 

any dseries tranny will work

 

cool, thanks b/c i am going to buy a tranny within the next couple of weeks. now, do i need the master cylinder and linkage from the same model of car or can it be from another model such as a ek?

 

another question for anybody. will a z6 linkage fit my 00 y8 if i have a z6 tranny? i'm looking into buying parts.

 

Yup all D series are interchangeable with the exception of SOHC Del Sol and CRX which are shorter...

 

cool, thanks a lot. i will start my project.

now, will i have to get the same ecu as the transmission or can i keep the original?


Modified by mrod006 at 11:58 PM 6/12/2003

 

sorry so many questions but will a dx tranny fit on my ex? i need to know soon b/c i am looking into buying one cheap.

 

anybody?

 

ok here's what you need to convert your car and/or engine to a 5-speed spec:

- Tranny options.
Any 92+ SOHC tranny will bolt up to your Y8. Si, DX, VX, HF etc....all will bolt up to your Y8.

- clutch.
you'll need to get a complete clutch system from a 92-00 SOHC 5-speed civic:
pressure plate, disc, and throw-out bearing, which you will apply to your Y8. It doesn't matter which model you get these parts from either, they're all compatible.

- shift linkage.
any 92-00 SOHC civic hatchback, coupe, or sedan shift linkge will work, again doesn't matter which model, they're all compatible.

- ecu.
You can keep your orginal ecu, but you'll throw a check engine light for code 19 which is LOCK SOLENOID, found only on an AUTO transmission. It won't hurt performance....but if you wanna do it the right way, find a 5speed SOHC VTEC ecu made for your car.

- PEDALS.
You didn't state if your car or just the engine you have is auto, but if your car is an AUTO, you'll obviously need clutch pedal right? lol....so find yourself a whole pedal assembly from a 5-speed civic from as the same year class as your car. You might need the hydro clutch resivour too. I've never converted an Auto to 5speed, so I'm not 100% what else you'll need pedal wise.

...that's about it, I think.

 

thanks Katman. that was very helpful. i will buy that tranny but do you know where i could go online to buy the ecu? thanks

 

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what year is your car?

 

it is a 00 ex.

 

..well for now, you can actually reuse your AT EX ecu, you'll just get a check engine light (code 19) for LOCK SOLENOID, which is found on AT transmissions, other than that, your car should run fine w/vtec and all.

Or you can find a 5speed 99-00 EX ecu or go OBD1 and run a stock P28 ecu. Its up to you.

 

would i have any problems with running a p28 with my car? would the connections be different?

 

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You shouldn't have any different connections, as far as I know.. Your current P28 should work fine though.

 

thanx katman. i needed all this information you posted. BUMP FOR A GREAT POST!!