Originally Posted by j83

im just a lurker but some ppl on this forum know me, and they know i got the swap done. the swap went alright it gets cold up here in NJ and having to work outside on the swap is not pleasant at all, but just like fsttyms1 after you're done for the most part... you're going to have a lil knick knacks of parts to buy here and there, im finishing up on gettin polyeurathane mounts installed (it's custom so dont ask where they have that).

during this whole swap I learned that when i was dealing with used engine and tranny i now know to make sure to inspect for crack, leaks, missing parts.
lets see in my swap i had :
-missing throttle body of the engine assembly
-when i did order the throttle body i found the tps sensor almost broken off
-vtec solenoid neck snapped off right by the oil filter when i bought the engine
-where the motor mount on the passenger side of the block cracked off right at the waterpump welded at a steep price because it is an aluminum block
-even after welding it im getting a drip of oil leak from that area definately the welders fault!
-when i ordered the tranny i asked for both the axles, after a month later found out that the one side of the axle was from another car (swindlers! ) but turns out you can use your tl-p or cl-p auto axle although i know for sure the axles on the tl-s or cl-s is stronger
-you have the get the immoblilzer reprogrammed
-you have to fight to get the tranny, engine, speedo, ecm, other etc parts. at the right price cause for a while cl-tl-accord crowd are trying to get their hands on them too.
-just when I thought I paid for most of swap parts, alot of parts more to buy from acura, another bundles of joy right there
-unless you are inclined for rewiring using the service manual, you'll have to be a step ahead because even in the manual you'll find that its not accurate in certain areas it can throw you off.
-acura parts guy that i deal with had this problem with ordering something on the clutch master cyl.(not his fault) honda bagged a wrong part into the part number
-freaking im sure every guy who has done this swap knows that magical part that is located down by the timing belt, that magical sensor price just makes you dread about even doing this swap,

but pm me if you need help on the install. btw to get the tranny i traveled pretty far to get the 6 spd, i mean real FAR (around your state), but i guess imma patient guy and after all this and it was worth it , it was all talk a couple of years ago when i wanted to do this but i finally came through -j-

Originally Posted by joe80055

Why haven't I seen any threads about this mod you've made?... So tell me.. how'd it go?

Originally Posted by njzprettyboy

I too saw this car today, and took a spin in it. It is unbelieveable how quick this car is. J is a very skilled mechanic...all of the things in his car work perfectly fine, and he throws no CELs. I still am amazed at how this was taken care of. PS---He figured out the issue I was having with my car as well.

Originally Posted by j83

notice im freaking used the rear at motor mounts lol,
i have some custom setup on the mounts coming up this week
but for now i take it easy -j-

Originally Posted by I Go To Costco

What motor mounts did you use for your 6MT motor fsttyms? I don't know if Hasport makes any... or do they? And by engine struts are you talking about those torque dampeners that the CL guys put on their cars to prevent wheel hop? That would be a great idea.

Originally Posted by joe80055

Well damn, I guess I'll just be the 3rd to do the conversion.. I'm still waiting around for more parts from different places.

I'm surprised though, that tranny looks brand new.

As for looking for the transmission, I know how much it sucks to drive so far just to get a stupid tranny... I was going to go down to Miami to get one, but I decided to get the -S engine and Tranny, along with everything else from this place over on the West Coast... I can't wait till I get the freight shipment through my school's post office.. they're going to freak out seeing a 1,000+lbs package in the mail waiting for me. LOL

Quick question... the harnesses in the dash.. were there any additional harnesses that you had to get or were you fine with what you had already? Also, how much did your engine/tranny run you? For everything I have so far from the ECU, to engine, harnesses, tranny, clutches + pedals, etc. came to a flat $4,000k after shipping. I won't be starting on the conversion until mid-late february when school dies down and I have everything I need.

How long did the job run for you also? that is, since you had all of the right tools already.
Anything I should know in advance?
The ECU, in order to program the keys to work with it to be able to crank the engine, how much would that cost anyway? The dealerships around here don't like helping me at all since I'm modding my car.

P.S. I have all the sensors i need already in the engine/tranny package... I just have to unbolt the tranny from the block to see if the clutch is in good condition.

... Damn, If your car's fast already as is without any mods, .. I can't wait to slap on my headers and custom-fit the CAI I have already for this thing... It'll be a monster.

I need to learn how to drive a stick before I can move the car though...

Originally Posted by j83

notice im freaking used the rear at motor mounts lol,
i have some custom setup on the mounts coming up this week
but for now i take it easy -j-

Originally Posted by joe80055

Wow... he got you good by that much?... what mods does the 6MT have against your car?

Originally Posted by joe80055

Wow... he got you good by that much?... what mods does the 6MT have against your car?