v-tec and transmission swap
 

would it be possible for my 1997 honda civic lx, to swap my non v-tec engine with a v-tec and switch my automatic transmission to a manual transmission?

yes its possible. but rather difficult and a lengthy process. engine will drop right in but the auto to manual conversion in my opinion isn't worth it. Id sell the lx and find myself a two door coupe (mainly because I like them better than the hatches) definately an si if you want to spend a little more then you'd have a b16 :)

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what wrong with u Ek is the one of the best platforms to build because of it low weight. and about the motor tranny swap it not that hard theirs many DIY and help in the forums go for it if thats what u what bro.

haha big mick i like your avatar thingy. I do like the ek civic though don't get me wrong. but for the conversion won't he have to do some firewall and floor tunnel modification to fit the clutch assembly and shift linkage? or was I misinformed?

no you dont have to do any modifications, the automatic shell and the manual shell are the same

hmm good to know thanks for the info. id say go for it there's a Thread in the DIY section for this.