tranny swap question..
04-08-2007, 09:28 PM
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tranny swap question..
i have an auto TSX and i want to swap my tranny with a manual tranny.. does any body know how much installation is and what tranny would you recommend?
04-09-2007, 07:35 AM
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Agree. You can remove your intake and spoiler easily enough, find a 6MT ASM, and make something happen.
There has been at least one documented tranny swap on these forums, I think the user's name is "drkangel" or something along those lines. Run some searches on the boards to try and find out more, and maybe contact him with any questions you have.
IMO, not at all worth the effort unless you had already heavily modified the car and didn't want to deal with removing everything. In your case, you're early in the game, and can just get a 6MT car to work with...
There has been at least one documented tranny swap on these forums, I think the user's name is "drkangel" or something along those lines. Run some searches on the boards to try and find out more, and maybe contact him with any questions you have.
IMO, not at all worth the effort unless you had already heavily modified the car and didn't want to deal with removing everything. In your case, you're early in the game, and can just get a 6MT car to work with...
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I've done the swap, works flawlessly... I've been using it for over 5 months now. ~15,000mis put on the tranny (I drive alot).
But I agree, if you're still early in the game just trade up. The only reason why I did it is because I had ~70k on the odometer and the trade in value just wasn't there. The car is also paid off.
I was lucky and got the parts for cheap, (tranny, ecu, speedometer, clutch master cylinder, shift linkage, etc). It looks stock, you couldn't tell that it was an auto. :P
But I agree, if you're still early in the game just trade up. The only reason why I did it is because I had ~70k on the odometer and the trade in value just wasn't there. The car is also paid off.
I was lucky and got the parts for cheap, (tranny, ecu, speedometer, clutch master cylinder, shift linkage, etc). It looks stock, you couldn't tell that it was an auto. :P
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Originally Posted by drkangel348
I've done the swap, works flawlessly... I've been using it for over 5 months now. ~15,000mis put on the tranny (I drive alot).
But I agree, if you're still early in the game just trade up. The only reason why I did it is because I had ~70k on the odometer and the trade in value just wasn't there. The car is also paid off.
I was lucky and got the parts for cheap, (tranny, ecu, speedometer, clutch master cylinder, shift linkage, etc). It looks stock, you couldn't tell that it was an auto. :P
But I agree, if you're still early in the game just trade up. The only reason why I did it is because I had ~70k on the odometer and the trade in value just wasn't there. The car is also paid off.
I was lucky and got the parts for cheap, (tranny, ecu, speedometer, clutch master cylinder, shift linkage, etc). It looks stock, you couldn't tell that it was an auto. :P
04-09-2007, 04:37 PM
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you have PM! very interested in hearing what all it took since my car has so much done I dont really want to deal with taking everything off and selling it and getting another.
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Originally Posted by JTso
If you are considering doing the tranny swap, might as well do the RHD while you're at it. It will complete the transformation.
Not to mention it will out do lito.
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Originally Posted by moda_way
Not to mention it will out do lito.
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Originally Posted by JTso
If you are considering doing the tranny swap, might as well do the RHD while you're at it. It will complete the transformation.
04-09-2007, 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by CCColtsicehockey
yeah however tranny swap if I get the parts from a salvage yard can probably done for 3-4k where as RHD conversion will easily cost 12k since I need the dash then and the doorpanels for RHD also.
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Originally Posted by moda_way
better yet, that after college mail delivery job
04-10-2007, 02:24 AM
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i ask my friends about doing a tranny swap n they told me i should trade my car. cuz if they do a bad job on the tranny ur pretty much screwed. if u trade it in the tranny is directly from acura so there will be less problem.
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Originally Posted by Black_6spd
I was thinking about switching my 6MT to 5AT. Should I do the swap or should I just buy another TSX?
If I do the swap, I'll have the first MT-->AT conversion.
If I do the swap, I'll have the first MT-->AT conversion.
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