I have a 98 2.3 4 spd auto. I got the car as a gift, so I really wasn’t too picky about the transmission at the time. However, I’ve been doing a lot of mods and now I really wish I had a manual tranny. I’m guessing that it’s possible to remove an auto trans and put in a manual. Has anyone heard of someone doing this, and how much does it cost? I’m just concerned about the risk factors involved with the operation of the car after the switch. I don’t want to give my car any long term problems. Thanks for any comments.

 

I've done it on civics before, it's not hard


Find a reputable shop in your area and get a quote. It's not a hard swap and should take about a day if the shop is on the ball.

 

yeah it isnt to bad i was going to do it about 6 months ago i got quoted for 1 thousand for everything (it was through a friend)

 

Yea im looking to do the same by next summer. I get so bored and im sick of having a automatic! I feel ricey!

 

EZ as pie. Especially when the old engine is sitting next to the car

 

So the car will function like it always was a manual, it wont have any problems?

 

Shouldn't have problems if its done properly. Its a mere question of do you really want to put that much money into a car that isn't going to make any benefit? Its still gonna be the same old slow plain acura cl, but now with a stick.

 

i totally disagree. Its alot quicker than the auto...you cant even beat some ricey civics with the auto....with the stick once you mod it youll be taking out a couple v6 cars and competeing with the 3.0. notice i did say competeing and not beating LOL

 

Just save some money and buy a good torque converter. You'll get as much power as a manual if you have a good one.

 

The power gains and better torque would only be an added bonus. I really want to switch my car because I miss a 5 speed. Nothin' like the feeling of driving a stick. Just makes you feel all warm inside. Anyone have any suggestions on where I could find a good manual tranny and a manual ecu for my sexy beast?

 

yeah theres nothing like driving a stick!

 

phil...im doing the swap soon too. i kno where you need to go and who to talk to...... get me on Aim D5C5B

 

there are so many of you who want to do this...if you are close to tampa i can definately help you
hit me up on aol my screen name is turboed cl

 

I been looking? What u recommend, if u know what the plus and minus of that one. Thanks