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88 civic Hatch 4speed std to 5speed hf

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Old Jan 12, 2007 | 10:19 PM
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Default 88 civic Hatch 4speed std to 5speed hf

uhhhh.....well i have clutch problems and we have to replace the clutch system and its gunna involve taking out the transmission or what not and always had the idea of upgrading to a 5speed manual hf transmission...

is this even possible and if it is what would it involve...


any information apreciated.
 
Old Jan 12, 2007 | 10:24 PM
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Default RE: 88 civic Hatch 4speed std to 5speed hf

you can swap it, just get the 5 spd clutch and flywheel. and it will bolt in with the same linkage.

and an hf tranny will have super long gearing and give slow acceleration, but good highway mpgs

i would recommend an si 5 spd. better gearing for acceleration
 
Old Jan 14, 2007 | 12:17 AM
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Default RE: 88 civic Hatch 4speed std to 5speed hf

ok thanks for the info, but plans have changed and I just have to get the clutch replaced, does anyone know how much that costs?
 
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