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steve-O_789
10-09-2006, 03:53 PM
i have a 97 civic hx auto and the tranny just took a big dump on me and i want to swap to a 5 spd i just need to know what needs to happen how much it will cost and what parts i need to buy thnx in advance guys.
marcrx5
10-09-2006, 04:03 PM
It can be done, but it's not just as simple as a different tranny. You'll need:
manual tranny, shift linkage, shifter, clutch, flywheel, axles, ecu, miscellaneous wiring, clutch pedal, brake pedal, clutch master cylinder (I think it's hydralic), clutch slave cylinder, clutch line, and probably some other crap.
Most people just say sell your car and buy a manual, but if you like doing this kind of thing, everything could probably found at a junkyard for pretty cheap.
daBoosted93
10-09-2006, 04:13 PM
Im not sure about the ek civics, but on da integras, the side tranny mount on an auto is higher up than the manual one, and so you have to do some mods to the mount on the chasis to get the motor to sit right. I helped a kid convert his da from auto to maunal and it took new wiring harnesses both interior and engine and all the things listed above. can be done, but its a pain in the ass.
HondaPower
10-10-2006, 11:33 AM
I've seen a thread on HT, this guy ended up paying around $2000 to change over to 5spd and doing it himself.
urhomieblaze
10-10-2006, 11:46 AM
he must of bought a lot of parts at the stealerships.
junkyard project forsure especially if $$$ is a concern.
blue
10-10-2006, 12:50 PM
Im not sure about the ek civics, but on da integras, the side tranny mount on an auto is higher up than the manual one, and so you have to do some mods to the mount on the chasis to get the motor to sit right. I helped a kid convert his da from auto to maunal and it took new wiring harnesses both interior and engine and all the things listed above. can be done, but its a pain in the ass.

thats on eg's as well you have to change the tranny mount.
boostedEG
10-10-2006, 12:59 PM
i can do this for you if interested, for a hell of a lot less than $2k

i have all lines, clutch pedal assemblies, etc etc etc to do this swap, i know all the pieces i have work in a DC teg and EG civic, but im not sure if they will work in an ek. even if they dont though i can easily get the parts to get the job done.

i also have a good 5 spd tranny.

even if you decide the 5 spd swap is too expensive or something i could put in another auto tranny for you aswell.
just PM me if interested.
Moe
10-10-2006, 01:03 PM
If you mean the bracket on the frame rail, that doesnt need to be replaced. He just needs a 5spd transmission mount.
boostedEG
10-10-2006, 01:14 PM
If you mean the bracket on the frame rail, that doesnt need to be replaced. He just needs a 5spd transmission mount.

oh ok, is that just because its an EK? cause you have to change it on EG's, DC's, EF's, and DA's.
Pang
10-10-2006, 11:39 PM
I've done a few, they're no fun. I would just fix it, sell it then get something else to be honest with you.
steve-O_789
10-11-2006, 06:28 PM
hey guys thnx for the advice, i havent been able to get on hai in a few days so i couldnt reply. i just decided to take it to importsports and theyre gonna do the swap for me i realized i dont wanna f--- with all that.
steve-O_789
10-11-2006, 06:30 PM
o and trust me i wanted to sell it but the car is under my dads name and he doesnt want me to sell so im stuck with it for a while so y not make a lil bit more fun to drive
2pteg
10-11-2006, 07:05 PM
i recomend boostedEg can fix that for you for a good price. pm him.
steve-O_789
10-11-2006, 10:02 PM
aight cool ill see what we can work out