Manual swap Information needed

[Lawless28]

Im finally ready for a manual transmission swap. I need to know all that is needed to perform the swap. I have a manual tranny out of a 95 civic EX, but I need to know what all I will need. I know its going to take some work, NOT concerned about that, but I do need to know what all is involved, labor wise. Thanks Honda friends

[Lawless28]

Ok, let me try this. I know I need a manual transmission, ECU, shift linkage, pedal set, shifter and boot. Is there anything else Im forgetting? What modifications will I have to make? Are there factory spots to mount the clutch pedal? Please help, my tranny is on its last leg and I need to start this project very soon

[Lawless28]

ok, well I guess Ill just figure it out on my own. I will document the process step by step and post when Im done

[8695Beaters]

Sorry, I've been out of town for a bit.

First off, if you haven't found a PDF of your Civic's service manual, find one now. A quick search on Google will get you something for free. That's probably 50% of what you need right there. That will tell you everything you need to know (what parts and step by step instructions on how to remove and replace both transmissions).

You also need the clutch hydraulics. And probably a bunch of little fasteners and lines and such. I'm not really too sure, since I don't really like digging into transmissions (and my family has never owned an auto since I've been alive). You will also need a tach (if you already have one, more power to ya) and maybe a different speedo. At the very least, make sure you have the correct speed sensor for the manual. It might all plug in correctly, but if it doesn't 40 mph is about 2500 RPM in 4th gear and 60 is about the same in 5th. Also make sure you have the shifter box for the manual. If you have thought about an LSD or a short throw shifter, now would be the time. Same for a new flywheel. I would reccomend swapping out the clutch with some kind of Stage 1 unit right now, since you can and it's a high wear item. Exedy makes good clutches.

There should be a spot to mount the clutch pedal. You may have to drill the hole (my guess is that if there is no hole there is an indentation or a marking on the floor where it's supposed to be. Use that). Everything should bolt right in, but you may need to drill holes here or there. If it doesn't you have a problem (remember the OEMs aren't fools. To save money and time, everything between auto and manual should be easy to install and remove. That makes your life a lot easier).

If you can remove the engine, your job will be a lot easier. I know this is your only car, but dropping the engine may end up being the faster route. Your choice of course. Hope some of this helps.

[splink48]

You may want to check and make sure your cv axles are the same too. Oh, and make sure you get a super-cool shift knob too. Maybe one that lights up or plays music. Enjoy your manual!

[splink48]

partsamerica.com is a pretty good place to check part numbers to make sure they're the same.

[Lawless28]

Yeah the LX and EX have a factory tach in the cluster for both manual and auto. I kind of figured they made the fab between autos and manuals similar, but hearing it from someone else puts my mind at ease. Beaters, I did plan on pulling the engine, with my primitive tooling, thats the only way I could do itIm just going to get a loaner car from someone. But right now, Im just trying to get all the parts together. Thanks for the help, Ill update any progress as soon as I can