I would like to know, if anyone on this forum has any idea of how i can take my automatic honda civic lx and change the transmission to stadard.

 

common. someone has to know something. it would be so much fun to try it.

 

Yea, Most of us know a general concept of it, I'm sure one or two have even tried it. But just a heads up.... it's cheaper to buy a new car that IS standard.

 

things you'll need:

transmission
new manual ecu
shift linkage
clutch kit
shifter
master and slave cylinder (if tranny doesn't have it)
pedals set
gauge cluster for 5 speed
cluster wiring harness
time


you could of course use the search function on the forum... the question has been asked many many many times now

i might do one in the spring if I can get a week off

 

wrong... he does not need a new cluster, as long as he doesnt mind looking at the gear selector thing that wont work. and i dont think he will need a new ecu, because as far as i know, it will just try to shift, but wont...but then agian, that could trip a code and prevent him from running...but he could just hot wire the plug that the tranny would normally plug into...but i agree, he should just play it safe and get a new ECU. and cluster wiring harness is not needed at all. you can plug in an auto cluster to a manual car, and it will still work. minus the gear selector, and vise versa. (the harnesses are the same)

 

so... i'm talking 2G's plus?

 

I know of a shop in NJ that will charge you $250 to do it. That includes most of the parts, just not the clutch and flywheel.

 

wow, really? that cheap eh? i was thinking a lot more than that. and that will take it right from auto to standard?

 

Yep, theyre doing it to my car as we speak. I will say thou, I found a good shop. Your best bet is going to be a backyard mechanic......Idk how many import mechs there are in Canada

 

thats sick. the only reason i i would like to do this, is because my girlfriend just got my entire interior done, like super nice bucket seats and stuff.... and i can't just sell it. what year is your car?