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MonkeyCoR
02-20-2002, 08:02 PM
Called Autosport Addiction by my house they said 1,800 for me to switch from an automatic to a manual :( thats alot:( And I cant sell the car because my mom just bought as a present.......
94_AcCoRd_EX
02-20-2002, 08:10 PM
That's a lot of money. If I were you, I'd just save up for a swap instead. It may take awhile to get the money... but you'll get a lot more than a new tranny.

BTW, I just thought I'd tell you after reading your info that its spelled VTEC, not VTECH... :)
juvenile
02-20-2002, 08:33 PM
So can't you tell your mom that you are getting basically the same thing except with a different tranny
that it's still a present from her?
Racing Rice
02-20-2002, 08:37 PM
screw it.. fix up the car for now and worry about the tranny later..:yes:
Addict
02-20-2002, 08:42 PM
Originally posted by MonkeyCoR
Called Autosport Addiction by my house they said 1,800 for me to switch from an automatic to a manual :( thats alot:( And I cant sell the car because my mom just bought as a present.......

What no faith in the auto tranny? Manual trannys don't mean fast cars. I had a 98 EX Auto that smoked Si's. Keep the car and focus on mods. The autos aren't bad.

Have some faith. A little work and anything's possible.
Racing Rice
02-20-2002, 08:45 PM
There was an Automatic Civic EX in SCC that ran mid 12s on a stock auto Tranny..:yes:
MonkeyCoR
02-20-2002, 08:46 PM
Civic Addict The thing is that Im not for sure how much hp it can with stand otherwise I would.
Addict
02-20-2002, 08:57 PM
Originally posted by MonkeyCoR
Civic Addict The thing is that Im not for sure how much hp it can with stand otherwise I would.

You'd be amazed. The auto trannys are very durable. My 98 EX had nitrous on it. Held up great.
OneDopeTeg
02-20-2002, 09:29 PM
manuals are sooooo much fun tho :) total driver control....just MHO!
tightteg52
02-20-2002, 09:30 PM
i was quoted 1100 in parts and am expecting around 700 in labor unless someone wants to help me attempt it!
Racing Rice
02-20-2002, 09:30 PM
Originally posted by OneDopeTeg
manuals are sooooo much fun tho :) total driver control....just MHO!

They are... Ill agree with you on that.. But not worth the 1800$ to switch if you dont have to yet.
tightteg52
02-20-2002, 09:53 PM
Originally posted by Racing Rice


They are... Ill agree with you on that.. But not worth the 1800$ to switch if you dont have to yet.

hell yeah when your car has like 30 hp more then a civic dx and the dx 5speen can beat ya trust me its worth it!!!
Racing Rice
02-21-2002, 07:13 AM
Originally posted by tightteg52


hell yeah when your car has like 30 hp more then a civic dx and the dx 5speen can beat ya trust me its worth it!!!

...or maybe you need to practice your driving skills.. :rolleyes: ;) :D
Addict
02-21-2002, 07:39 AM
Originally posted by OneDopeTeg
manuals are sooooo much fun tho :) total driver control....just MHO!

Yeah but who needs the control when you're beating the other person.....;)
toykilla
02-21-2002, 10:01 AM
turbo turbo turbo turbo turbo turbo turbo turbo turbo turbo turbo, thats all I have to say.
ebpda9
02-21-2002, 10:02 AM
too much for the swap. for those money plus another 400 you can get a complete b16 swap
Racing Rice
02-21-2002, 10:17 AM
Thats a good point..
KwikR6
02-21-2002, 01:04 PM
Originally posted by Racing Rice
There was an Automatic Civic EX in SCC that ran mid 12s on a stock auto Tranny..:yes:

Originally poste by Racing Rice
screw it.. fix up the car for now and worry about the tranny later..

I think you bring up the best points. It was a black one right? That was a nice set-up.