6 speed conversion, 2nd problem 9/2/17
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From: Appleton WI
Originally Posted by 03CoupeV6
I think you should get CL-S6 gauges. It wouldn't look right otherwise.
Originally Posted by fsttyms1
Im either going to try to use mine but buy the type-s covers CL-6), or if that doesnt work get a used cluster or something.
Originally Posted by SatinSilverTypS
fsttyms1, i was thinking about something the other day, and as much as i don't want to be a killjoy are you sure everything you're doing will pass your state vehicle inspection?
since you're using a CL ECU there won't be any transmission "ghost codes" so you're safe there, but since you're radically changing the setup of the drivetrain, etc. you may want to check up on your state laws regarding vehicle modifications.
i know in NY it's illegal to modify your vehicle in almost every manner other than stock. obviously this doesn't include wear items like tires and wipers, and obviously most cops won't bother you for rims or lowering your car. i know you have some friends who are on the job so you may want to see if they have a "friendly" shop around.
or perhaps you allready thought of this and i'm just rehashing old news....
just looking out for you.
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since you're using a CL ECU there won't be any transmission "ghost codes" so you're safe there, but since you're radically changing the setup of the drivetrain, etc. you may want to check up on your state laws regarding vehicle modifications.
i know in NY it's illegal to modify your vehicle in almost every manner other than stock. obviously this doesn't include wear items like tires and wipers, and obviously most cops won't bother you for rims or lowering your car. i know you have some friends who are on the job so you may want to see if they have a "friendly" shop around.
or perhaps you allready thought of this and i'm just rehashing old news....
just looking out for you.
SSTS
Even if we did it wouldnt matter. What im doing would be no different than buying a 50 something ford and putting a chevy engine in it (a real engine) Or all the umpteen thousands of people who do engine swaps in their civics and integras across the country
Originally Posted by fsttyms1
Dont have inspection here. Not even emissions testing!
Even if we did it wouldnt matter. What im doing would be no different than buying a 50 something ford and putting a chevy engine in it (a real engine) Or all the umpteen thousands of people who do engine swaps in their civics and integras across the country
Even if we did it wouldnt matter. What im doing would be no different than buying a 50 something ford and putting a chevy engine in it (a real engine) Or all the umpteen thousands of people who do engine swaps in their civics and integras across the country
SSTS
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Originally Posted by Type-T
IF YOU PULL THIS SHIT OFF IM GOING TO MAKE A DONATION TO THE
"FSTTYMS1 FUND" BECAUSE I WILL BE THE FIRST PERSON TO KNOWCK ON YOUR DOOR AND ASK FOR YOUR HELP WITH THE CONVERSION. "MARK MY WORDS" LOL
"FSTTYMS1 FUND" BECAUSE I WILL BE THE FIRST PERSON TO KNOWCK ON YOUR DOOR AND ASK FOR YOUR HELP WITH THE CONVERSION. "MARK MY WORDS" LOL
you will be the 2nd
Someone is already 1st to knock and already has
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thats some crazy ass shit bro. I just learnt how to change my DOME LIGHT...lol
even needed a DIY for that!! seems like i have a longg way to goooo..
btw good luck man. Hope fully u come to NJ/NY and have a meet!
even needed a DIY for that!! seems like i have a longg way to goooo..
btw good luck man. Hope fully u come to NJ/NY and have a meet!
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Originally Posted by SatinSilverTypS
that's pretty good. sounds like wisconsin is fairly lax. i don't know what the nys law is regarding engine swaps but i know they hook up to the OBD port now and scan the engine during inspection. but it sounds like you don't have anything to worry about either way
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Not all of us in Wisconsin are lucky enough to not have to go to emissions testing, I live right outside of Milwaukee, we have to, after you go up north a little was like where fsttyms1 is its starts to get very lax, like no testing!! 
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Originally Posted by 2003TL-S
Not all of us in Wisconsin are lucky enough to not have to go to emissions testing, I live right outside of Milwaukee, we have to, after you go up north a little was like where fsttyms1 is its starts to get very lax, like no testing!!
You would still get away with this swap down there though. There is nothing that would make the car illegal to drive anywhere (unless i decide to accidentally not put my 200,000 mile cat back on) 
Originally Posted by fsttyms1
There will be a obd2 conector in this swap as well. Im not getting rid of the emisions stuff, just swaping stuff so it shouldnt be a problem no matter what state you live in.
are you doing a lightened flywheel or anything like that with the manual? i don't think i saw it in your earlier posts.
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Originally Posted by SatinSilverTypS
i think what i meant might have gotten lost in translation. i would imagine no one would want to delete their OBDII port since it makes life easier for diagnosing problems.
are you doing a lightened flywheel or anything like that with the manual? i don't think i saw it in your earlier posts.
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are you doing a lightened flywheel or anything like that with the manual? i don't think i saw it in your earlier posts.
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No. Only comptech makes a Flywheel OR clutch for the car (and im not spending 1200 bucks on something like that). You cant even buy a clutch from any auto parts store. It has to come from the dealer.
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Well i picked up the engine sat morning. Got a GREAT deal on it. Unfortunatly i dont feel good so i wont be playing with it this weekend. Hopefuly ill feel better tomorrow or tuesday to start.
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niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiicccccccccccccccccccccceeeeeeeee eeeeeeeee ..lol
I need to take some pics of my new stuff this week(hopefully I will remember) ...hurry up and feel better...
by the way, kris..they have like 2 2000-2003(TL-P) gauge clusters on ebay..im going to buy one and try to swap the gauges from a 2003 6 speed and see if they work still...or see how much rewiring it needed for it and I'll let you know if it works.
I need to take some pics of my new stuff this week(hopefully I will remember) ...hurry up and feel better...
by the way, kris..they have like 2 2000-2003(TL-P) gauge clusters on ebay..im going to buy one and try to swap the gauges from a 2003 6 speed and see if they work still...or see how much rewiring it needed for it and I'll let you know if it works.
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It would have different harness hook ups I'm guessing. For example, we have the d1,d2,d3,d4,d5 section etc. I'm just getting a used cluster for like $30 bucks, and buying the gauge faces ..for like 25 each I think they are..and will just swap them over. As far as the size of the cluster between ours and the 6 speed one, I believe it will fit perfectly.
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Originally Posted by blk2001tlon19s
It would have different harness hook ups I'm guessing. For example, we have the d1,d2,d3,d4,d5 section etc. I'm just getting a used cluster for like $30 bucks, and buying the gauge faces ..for like 25 each I think they are..and will just swap them over. As far as the size of the cluster between ours and the 6 speed one, I believe it will fit perfectly.
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Originally Posted by htown
I didnt think the 6 speed cluster was different. Why wouldn't it work?
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I'm guessing. We will see. I couldn't find a CL-s 6 gauge cluster to use and didn't want to buy a new one(I might) but didn't want too. I'm not going ot be running a CL-S 6 speed ecu so I might get the whole cluster now that I think about it
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Originally Posted by htown
Oh okay, so you're actually opening the cluster and putting the faces on. In other words, it will still light up behind the white faces but you won't be able to see it?
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U do realize that means i have to turn the heat on in the garage, wait for it to warm up, dust off the tools ,move the car to the center of the garage, mount the tranny to the engine, hook it up to the engine hoist, set it into the car, re mount the hood (which means changing socket wrenches). Geesh dont ask for much do ya 
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Originally Posted by fsttyms1
U do realize that means i have to turn the heat on in the garage, wait for it to warm up, dust off the tools ,move the car to the center of the garage, mount the tranny to the engine, hook it up to the engine hoist, set it into the car, re mount the hood (which means changing socket wrenches). Geesh dont ask for much do ya
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Originally Posted by fsttyms1
U do realize that means i have to turn the heat on in the garage, wait for it to warm up, dust off the tools ,move the car to the center of the garage, mount the tranny to the engine, hook it up to the engine hoist, set it into the car, re mount the hood (which means changing socket wrenches). Geesh dont ask for much do ya
You can do it champ!!!!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by 03CoupeV6
You shouldn't be on Acurazine unless you have a laptop and you're in the garage.
Along with a stereo, 23" cable TV, and playstation 2 (and some mighty comfy foldable chairs with beverage holders built into the arms
